Table 1 Characteristics of superSIL microscopy versus fluid immersion microscopy
From: Solid immersion microscopy images cells under cryogenic conditions with 12 nm resolution
SuperSIL microscopy | Fluid immersion microscopy |
|---|---|
NAs in the range of 1.4–2.2 available | NA ~1.4 |
Super-high resolution | High resolution |
×471 magnification | ×100 magnification |
Suitable for imaging under cryogenic conditions | Not suitable |
Low cost | High cost |
