The PARISS® Hyperspectral Imaging System The PARISS imaging spectrometer uses a prism with curved sides, a back reflector and a computer operated microscope stage To form a spectral or Hyperspectral image the FOV is translated, in a technique known as “Push-Broom” Hyperspectral imaging PARISS Hyperspectral Imaging instrumental schematic CCD spectrum camera Curved prism and back reflector Field of view translates under computer control PARISS Hyperspectral Imaging Instrumentation PARISS components • PARISS Imaging spectrometer • Spectrum camera CCD • Observed image camera CCD • Computer operated microscope stage • Custom Hyperspectral Imaging software • Attaches to most research microscopes by “C” Mount • A microscope is not supplied by LightForm  Play the presentation to see PARISS in action LightForm_Logo Copyright © LightForm Inc, 2011 Cover of "Biotechniques" with Tissue Section Cover of BioTechniques showing a PARISS Hyperspectral image of a “damaged” tissue section