SPIM Optics 101

This set of pages is intended to assemble a short introduction to the necessary principles of optics that allow you to understand how a SPIM works. This should also help when building, modifying or aligning a SPIM. It is distributed over several subpages, each covering a special topic:

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 * 1) SPIM Optics 101/Theoretical basics: Introduces basics of optics (geometric optic, gaussian beams, ...)
 * 2) Geometric Optics
 * 3) Gaussian Beams
 * 4) SPIM Optics 101/Practical Hints: gives general hints and tips, when setting up optics.
 * 5) '''Laser Safety