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http://dx.doi.org/10.3807/KJOP.2004.15.6.519

Optimum Lens Organization and System Set-up for 2-Dimensional Imaging of Biophoton  

Yi Seung-Ho (Dept. of Meridian & Acupuncture, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Shim Seong-Bo (Optics Lab, School of Physics, Seoul National University)
Kim Jai-Soon (Optics Lab, School of Physics, Seoul National University)
Yang Joon-Mo (Biomedical Lab, School of Physics, Seoul National University)
Lee Changhoon (Biomedical Lab, School of Physics, Seoul National University)
Soh Kwang-Sup (Biomedical Lab, School of Physics, Seoul National University)
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Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics / v.15, no.6, 2004 , pp. 519-526 More about this Journal
Abstract
We developed a 2-D imaging system to detect ultra weak biophoton by using a high sensitive fast CCD camera. We installed an illumination apparatus to generate delayed luminescence from plant leaves. Shutters at the illumination system and detector were synchronized to each other. The lens system of the CCD camera was newly designed to accommodate the specific requirements to enhance the collection efficiency for biophoton. Based on the lens simulation, commercial lenses were chose for the lens system. All the equipment was installed in a multi-purpose dark box and the delayed luminescence of Euonymus japonica was successfully acquired.
Keywords
biophoton; CCD camera; delayed luminescence; lens system; optimization;
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