This invention is a companion device to the portable, field-deployable light sheet microscope device developed for detecting airborne particle morphology (UA26-002). This device has an improved, simplified design with an alternate optical configuration for imaging airborne particles as they pass through an air column. Background: Airborne particle characterization is an essential process in environmental science, industrial monitoring, and public health, aimed at analyzing particles suspended in the air to determine their size, shape, composition, and origin. This information is used to assess air quality, identify pollution sources, evaluate health risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Techniques for particle characterization range from simple mass concentration measurements to advanced imaging methods capable of revealing fine morphological details. Light sheet microscopy is an optical imaging technique that uses a thin plane of laser light to illuminate a sample from the side, allowing only the illuminated plane to be imaged at a time. This approach reduces out-of-focus light, improves image contrast, and enables high-speed imaging of dynamic or delicate samples. Its ability to capture detailed structural information in real time makes it well-suited for applications requiring precise morphological analysis of small, moving objects. Applications:
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