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Lightsheet readout mode

Lightsheet readout mode is a patented* process developed by Hamamatsu that synchronizes the rolling read out of the sensor with the sweep of a lightsheet. The advantage of this method for lightsheet is that only the sample plane being imaged is illuminated, reducing scatter and improving contrast.

 

* For detailed information about the patent, please refer to this link.

Linearity

When light strikes a photodiode, a photocurrent is generated in proportion to the light level. This proportional relationship between the photocurrent and light level is called the linearity. If the incident light level becomes higher than a certain level, then the linearity begins to deviate, causing the photocurrent in the photodiode to saturate. The light level causing saturation depends on the photodiode structure and also varies according to the load resistance, reverse voltage, and the size of the incident light spot.