Nomarski's DIC microscopy: a review

Maksymilian Pluta

doi:10.1117/12.171873

3 May 1994 Nomarski's DIC microscopy: a review

Maksymilian Pluta

Proceedings Volume 1846, Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast Imaging Techniques and Applications; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171873
Event: Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast Imaging Techniques and Applications, 1992, Warsaw, Poland

Abstract

Differential interference contrast (DIC) was introduced to microscopy by George Nomarski over four decades ago and since the late 1960s has become increasingly popular. Today, Nomarski's DIC system is part of the basic equipment of advanced microscopes manufactured by all the leading firms in Europe, Japan and USA. Its principle, specific properties (3-D appearing images, optical sectioning, directional sensitivity), and applications are discussed. Modulation contrast microscopy is also mentioned, and a short biography of G. Nomarski is also given.

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Maksymilian Pluta "Nomarski's DIC microscopy: a review", Proc. SPIE 1846, Phase Contrast and Differential Interference Contrast Imaging Techniques and Applications, (3 May 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171873

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