Conventional microscope Vs Phonon probe (IMAGE) University of Nottingham Caption (top) Conventional microscope pictures of model biological cells. (bottom) The phonon probe reproduces 3D images of the objects (colour is height). Simultaneously, the probe detected stiffness related measurements which are mapped in green on the top left image. The white scales bar are 10 micrometres long. Credit Dr Salvatore La Cavera Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.