Microscopy Resolution Rayleigh Criterion

Calculate optical microscopy resolution limit using Rayleigh criterion: d = 1.22 * lambda / (NA_obj + NA_cond) for transmitted and epi-fluorescence.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Calculate optical microscopy resolution limit using Rayleigh criterion: d = 1.22 * lambda / (NA_obj + NA_cond) for transmitted and epi-fluorescence

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Rayleigh criterion: d = 1 — The rayleigh criterion: d = 1 recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the rayleigh resolution result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the Rayleigh criterion: d = 1 for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Calculate optical microscopy resolution limit using Rayleigh criterion: d = 1.22 * lambda / (NA_obj + NA_cond) for transmitted and epi-fluorescence. Use the rayleigh resolution result to inform your clinical assessment.

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