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Title: Time-Multiplexed Miniaturized Two-Photon Microscopy
We propose a time-multiplexed miniaturized two-photon microscope (TM-MINI2P), enabling a two-fold increase in imaging speed while maintaining a high spatial resolution. Using TM-MINI2P, we conducted high-speed in-vivo calcium imaging in mouse cortex.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1847141
PAR ID:
10644636
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Optica Publishing Group
Date Published:
Page Range / eLocation ID:
BM3C.2
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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