Indicate Whether Each of the Following Descriptions Better Applies to SIM

question 12

Short Answer

Indicate whether each of the following descriptions better applies to SIM (S), STED (T), or STORM/PALM (P) superresolution techniques. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters S, T, and P only, e.g. PPTS.
( ) It switches on and off individual fluorophores at random over time to accurately determine their position.
( ) It creates a moiré pattern from the interference of the illuminating pattern and the sample features.
( ) It doubles the resolution of conventional fluorescence microscopy.
( ) It limits excitation to the fluorophores that are located at the center of the focal point by using a doughnut-shaped beam in addition to the excitation beam.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage (DOL)

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, emphasizing the impact of fixed costs.

Operating Income (EBIT)

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a measure of a company's profitability from its operations.

Dollar Sales

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, measured in dollars.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds (debt) to amplify returns from an investment, which can increase the potential for profit as well as loss.