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Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope

31 Ekim 2019
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Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope

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Microscopy is one of the most commonly used imaging methods in scientific research. The fluorescence microscopes which are used to determine the cell and tissue content at the molecular level, provides high-resolution images of the fluorochrome marked molecules. They are used in many areas with this feature. However, the use of fluorescence microscopy in biomedical field is limited due to various factors such as cost, size and difficulty of use. Also for some applications of fluorescence microscopy there are no need for very high quality and detailed images. Therefore, a small, practical and cost-effective mini fluorescent microscope is needed (Sanz, Picazo-Bueno, Granero, & Micó, 2017).
In this study, a practical, portable and cost-effective fluorescent microscope was designed for specific proposes. Unlike the common fluorescent microscopes in this mini version one emission and one excitation wavelength is used. From top to bottom the design consists of a LED which is emitting the chosen wavelength of light, an excitation filter that can be used if necessary, a sample holder, a practical focus system developed in this project to be used for focus adjustment, a single-focus microscope objective lens, an emission filter and a camera. Plates holding these elements were formed using laser cutter, these plates are fixed in the form of layers with the appropriate materials. Filters and LED light source were determined and supplied according to the specific fluorescent dye to be used. These elements were tested by spectrophotometer and assembled together in the design. The LED power driver used in the design was supplied and the connections with the LED are completed.
The focal point was calculated as 4 mm and the focal length as 44 mm so optical magnification 0.27 um/pixel was obtained. This means a 610 times magnification on a 15.6-inch screen.
Using the mini fluorescent microscope a fluorochrome sensitive to 360nm wavelength was imaged. And the image from emitted light at 460nm wavelength was obtained. The entire design cost 2500 TL (434 USD). The dimensions of the fluorescence microscope are 120mm x 120mm x 170mm, 2448cm^3. Its weight is 1 kg.
This mini fluorescence microscope can be used as an alternative to traditional fluorescent microscopes in developing countries and geographies where resources are scarce, because it is cost-effective and portable. As it is practical and user friendly, it can reduce the need for expert person. Also for point of care applications, this microscope can be an alternative for conventional fluorescence microscopy.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Mühendislik

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ekim 2019

Gönderilme Tarihi

1 Ağustos 2019

Kabul Tarihi

25 Ekim 2019

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2019

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yüksekkaya, M., Şahin, B., & Özel, G. (2019). Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 398-403. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.638369
AMA
1.Yüksekkaya M, Şahin B, Özel G. Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope. EJOSAT. Published online 01 Ekim 2019:398-403. doi:10.31590/ejosat.638369
Chicago
Yüksekkaya, Mehmet, Buket Şahin, ve Gülnihal Özel. 2019. “Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope”. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, Ekim 1, 398-403. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.638369.
EndNote
Yüksekkaya M, Şahin B, Özel G (01 Ekim 2019) Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 398–403.
IEEE
[1]M. Yüksekkaya, B. Şahin, ve G. Özel, “Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope”, EJOSAT, ss. 398–403, Eki. 2019, doi: 10.31590/ejosat.638369.
ISNAD
Yüksekkaya, Mehmet - Şahin, Buket - Özel, Gülnihal. “Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope”. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi. 01 Ekim 2019. 398-403. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.638369.
JAMA
1.Yüksekkaya M, Şahin B, Özel G. Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope. EJOSAT. 2019;:398–403.
MLA
Yüksekkaya, Mehmet, vd. “Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope”. Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, Ekim 2019, ss. 398-03, doi:10.31590/ejosat.638369.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Yüksekkaya, Buket Şahin, Gülnihal Özel. Design of a Mini Fluorescence Microscope. EJOSAT. 01 Ekim 2019;398-403. doi:10.31590/ejosat.638369