Feather Under Laser (IMAGE)

University of Kansas

Feather Under Laser

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This is a feather under reflected and matrix fluoresced illumination. (A) Reflected light microscopy, with only barbs visible. (B) Polarized light, some traces of barbules. (C) A laser-stimulated fluorescence of matrix behind carbon film backlights the feather and renders the barbules visible across the entire field of view.

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KU News Service/University of Kansas

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