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This Consensus Statement discusses common misunderstandings about photodetector performance characterization and reporting, and offers recommendations for standardized practices.
Brillouin scattering microscopy is prone to artefacts and inconsistencies. This Consensus statement provides recommendations for measuring and reporting relevant parameters with the aim of standardizing protocols and improving the comparability of studies.