Testing a high-power LED based light source for hyperspectral imaging microscopy

Phiwat Klomkaew; Sam A. Mayes; Thomas C. Rich; Silas J. Leavesley

doi:10.1117/12.2252460

16 February 2017 Testing a high-power LED based light source for hyperspectral imaging microscopy

Phiwat Klomkaew, Sam A. Mayes, Thomas C. Rich, Silas J. Leavesley

Proceedings Volume 10068, Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XV; 100681V (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2252460
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2017, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Our lab has worked to develop high-speed hyperspectral imaging systems that scan the fluorescence excitation spectrum for biomedical imaging applications. Hyperspectral imaging can be used in remote sensing, medical imaging, reaction analysis, and other applications. Here, we describe the development of a hyperspectral imaging system that comprised an inverted Nikon Eclipse microscope, sCMOS camera, and a custom light source that utilized a series of high-power LEDs. LED selection was performed to achieve wavelengths of 350-590 nm. To reduce scattering, LEDs with low viewing angles were selected. LEDs were surface-mount soldered and powered by an RCD. We utilized 3D printed mounting brackets to assemble all circuit components. Spectraradiometric calibration was performed using a spectrometer (QE65000, Ocean Optics) and integrating sphere (FOIS-1, Ocean Optics). Optical output and LED driving current were measured over a range of illumination intensities. A normalization algorithm was used to calibrate and optimize the intensity of the light source. The highest illumination power was at 375 nm (3300 mW/cm²), while the lowest illumination power was at 515, 525, and 590 nm (5200 mW/cm²). Comparing the intensities supplied by each LED to the intensities measured at the microscope stage, we found there was a great loss in power output. Future work will focus on using two of the same LEDs to double the power and finding more LED and/or laser diodes and chips around the range. This custom hyperspectral imaging system could be used for the detection of cancer and the identification of biomolecules.

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Phiwat Klomkaew, Sam A. Mayes, Thomas C. Rich, and Silas J. Leavesley "Testing a high-power LED based light source for hyperspectral imaging microscopy", Proc. SPIE 10068, Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XV, 100681V (16 February 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2252460

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