| Term | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Count | More cameras, faster imaging | |
| Dichroic Mirror | Wavelength-selective beam splitting | |
| Emission Filter | Selecting the fluorescence signal | |
| Filter Wheel | Motorized filter switching | |
| Multi-Camera Splitter | Simultaneous multi-channel detection | |
| Pentaband Dichroic | Multi-laser excitation without switching | |
| Tube Lens | Forming the image from infinity-corrected objectives |