Revitalization of a multimodal microscope for biological imaging applications

Abstract

The goal of this engineering thesis was to restore and upgrade a legacy electro-optical microscopy system for use in experimental research. This was accomplished through the application of a broad range of engineering disciplines and problem solving skills. The operation of the legacy system was assessed as a whole, and the performance of each component was characterized and compared to the design requirements. Malfunctioning technology was repaired, when possible, and new devices and software were implemented to enhance the capabilities of the original design. The resulting imaging system is capable of producing data on par with the legacy system and serves as a base for implementing additional microscopy techniques and future upgrades.