%0 Generic %1 cybulski2014foldscope %A Cybulski, James %A Clements, James %A Prakash, Manu %D 2014 %K arxiv ed-ph optics %T Foldscope: Origami-based paper microscope %U http://arxiv.org/abs/1403.1211 %X Here we describe an ultra-low-cost origami-based approach for large-scale manufacturing of microscopes, specifically demonstrating brightfield, darkfield, and fluorescence microscopes. Merging principles of optical design with origami enables high-volume fabrication of microscopes from 2D media. Flexure mechanisms created via folding enable a flat compact design. Structural loops in folded paper provide kinematic constraints as a means for passive self-alignment. This light, rugged instrument can survive harsh field conditions while providing a diversity of imaging capabilities, thus serving wide-ranging applications for cost-effective, portable microscopes in science and education.

@misc{cybulski2014foldscope, abstract = {Here we describe an ultra-low-cost origami-based approach for large-scale manufacturing of microscopes, specifically demonstrating brightfield, darkfield, and fluorescence microscopes. Merging principles of optical design with origami enables high-volume fabrication of microscopes from 2D media. Flexure mechanisms created via folding enable a flat compact design. Structural loops in folded paper provide kinematic constraints as a means for passive self-alignment. This light, rugged instrument can survive harsh field conditions while providing a diversity of imaging capabilities, thus serving wide-ranging applications for cost-effective, portable microscopes in science and education.}, added-at = {2014-12-14T18:05:57.000+0100}, author = {Cybulski, James and Clements, James and Prakash, Manu}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/24606087065c0d7c2db70b08991c02cf3/vch}, description = {Foldscope: Origami-based paper microscope}, interhash = {e9e8252a264ee41e98d2a9a080be733c}, intrahash = {4606087065c0d7c2db70b08991c02cf3}, keywords = {arxiv ed-ph optics}, note = {cite arxiv:1403.1211}, timestamp = {2014-12-14T18:05:57.000+0100}, title = {Foldscope: Origami-based paper microscope}, url = {http://arxiv.org/abs/1403.1211}, year = 2014 }