Abstract: A microscope system and a method that record spectra (60a, 61a, 62a, 63a, and 66a) of the dyes present in the specimen (15) using an SP module (20) are disclosed. A transformation of the data of the ascertained spectra, and of the dye spectra (60b, 61b, 62b, 63b, and 66b) stored in a database, is performed. The spectra are entered into a correspondingly into a divided transformation space. Allocation of the dye spectra (60b, 61b, 62b, 63b, and 66b) to the measured spectra (60a, 61a, 62a, 63a, and 66a) is accomplished by way of a comparison in the transformation space. allocates the transformed dye spectra to the measured spectra, in which context a comparison can be performed.

Abstract: The inventive system comprises a scanning microscope with at least one monitor, a computer and inputting means. Furthermore, at least one laser and control electronics are provided. All of these elements can be arranged on a table top. The laser and the control electronics are stored in a electromagnetically shielded housing wherein the housing can be completely stored under the table top. The housing comprises an U-shaped control panel which embraces a part of the table top when the housing is stored completely under the table top.

Abstract: A scanning microscope, in particular a confocal scanning microscope, with a light source (1), preferably a laser, for generating an illumination light beam (14) for a sample (11) and a scanning device for deflecting the illumination light beam (14) is, with a view to fast and reliable image-data acquisition and a compact structure, configured and refined in such a way that the scanning device has at least one micromirror (16). An optical arrangement with a light source (1), preferably a laser, for generating a light beam and at least one micromirror (16) for deflecting the light beam is furthermore provided, in which an adaptive lens (22) is provided for correcting for mirror defects or deformation of the mirror surface.