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-# clsm_velocimetry
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+This code package implements the scanning laser image correlation algorithm outlined in:
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+Jun, B., Giarra, M., & Vlachos, P. (2018). Multi-dimensional confocal laser scanning microscopy image correlation
+for nanoparticle flow velocimetry. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics., 22(8), 89
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+Jun, B., Giarra, M., Yang, H., Main, R., & Vlachos, P. (2016). Nanoparticle flow velocimetry with image phase
+correlation for confocal laser scanning microscopy. Measurement Science & Technology, 27(10), 104003
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+Please cite the above papers if you use this code package for your work.
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