39 – LSM 880 Training Guide
Using AiryScan
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Once our light path has been designed, we can set up our baseline settings for the raw AiryScan data. We start by deciding how
we want to balance resolution with speed using the sampling frequency.
1.
From the Acquisition toolbar, expand the blue dialog labeled
‘Acquisition Mode’.
2.
Choose sampling rate.
Note: The sampling rate is broken down into 4 options:
SR
– 2x sampling (Nyquist) – choose this mode for the best
possible resolution
OPT
– 1x sampling (equivalent to confocal) – choose this option
for image quality comparable to confocal
FLX
– 0.7x undersampling for speed > resolution
RS
– 0.5x undersampling for speed >> resolution
3.
Set Speed to Max.
4.
Note the system defaults to bi-directional scanning mode. Leave it in
bidi mode for highest speed.
Note: The AiryScan processing modes have a correction factor built in
for any bi-directional scanning artifacts.