Multi-color fluorescence imaging based on plasmonic wavelength selection and double illumination by white light

作者:Choi Jong Min; Eom Kyungsik; Hwang Seoyoung; Lee Yena; Jun Sang Beom; Byun Kyung Min*; Kim Sung June
来源:Optics Express, 2014, 22(5): 5977-5985.
DOI:10.1364/OE.22.005977

摘要

We demonstrate the proof-of-concept for developing a multicolor fluorescence imaging system based on plasmonic wavelength selection and double illumination by white light source. This technique is associated with fluorescence excitation by transmitted light via a diffraction of propagating surface plasmons. Since double illumination through both sides of isosceles triangle prism in the Kretschmann configuration enables multiple transmission beams of different wavelengths to interact with the specimen, our approach can be an alternative to conventional fluorescence detection owing to alignment stability and functional expandability. After fabricating a plasmonic wavelength splitter and integrating it with microscopic imaging system, we successfully confirm the performance by visualizing in vitro neuron cells labeled with green and red fluorescence dyes. The suggested method has a potential that it could be combined with plasmonic biosensor scheme to realize a multi-functional platform which allows imaging and sensing of biological samples at the same time.

  • 出版日期2014-3-10