Jun. 11, 2013

Pixel-Wise Fitting

For excitable cells in which signaling events occur in milliseconds, a mathematical formalism for pixel-wise fitting generates virtually pixel noise-free image sequences from high-speed 2-dimensional confocal data. This approach provides novel insight into cardiac excitation-contraction coupling and its pathophysiology. Such an analytical approach can be extended into other biological systems to uncover otherwise inaccessible features of subcellular signal transduction in living cells. moreDec. 18, 2012

Photonic Science Introduces InGaAs Camera for Visible-SWIR spectrum

Photonic Science Limited has introduced InGaAs cameras for the standard spectral range (900 to 1700nm) with extension in the visible range (400nm) as well as infrared region (2200nm). moreDec. 11, 2012

Cobolt Zouk 355 nm 20mW: High Performance, Single Frequency DPSS Laser

The Cobolt Zouk is a continuous-wave (CW) single-frequency DPSS laser operating at 355 nm in a perfect quality TEM00 beam (M2<1.1) and with 10 or 20 mW output power.
A proprietary laser cavity design provides ultra-low noise performance of typically <0.2% rms (over 20 Hz-20MHz and over 10-40ºC), a narrow spectral linewidth of <1MHz and immunity to optical feedback. moreDec. 08, 2012

SymPhoTime 64 from PicoQuant: Integrated Solution for Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging and Correlation ...

The SymPhoTime 64 Software Package from PicoQuant is an integrated solution for fluorescence lifetime imaging and correlation microscopy that facilitates data acquisition as well as data analysis. A clearly structured layout and a wide range of customizable analysis procedures allow the user to focus on the results rather than on data processing. The SymPhoTime 64 is designed for a 64 bit operation system. moreOct. 16, 2012

Live Cell Super-Resolution Microscopy with Plastic Bottom Slides

ibidi has announced the use of its µ-Slides, which have a special plastic bottom, for super-resolution imaging applications based on the microscopy method dSTORM. moreOct. 09, 2012

Power Scaling of CW Single-Frequency Lasers

Cobolt has recently introduced four new high power laser models on the 05-01 platform for high power single-frequency DPSS lasers.

The Cobolt Zouk 355 nm is now available with an output power up to 20mW, the Cobolt Samba 532 nm up to 1.5W, the Cobolt Flamenco 660 nm up to 0.5W and the Cobolt Rumba at 1064nm up to 3W.  moreOct. 09, 2012

Excelsior One DPSS Lasers for Bioinstrumentations

Spectra-Physics, a Newport Corporation brand, has introduced the Excelsior One continuous-wave (CW) lasers series.
The new line of ultraviolet (UV), visible, and near-infrared (NIR) CW lasers integrate laser head and controller into a single, compact package. Available as free-space and fiber-coupled laser configurations, the plug-and-play Excelsior One series includes eleven different wavelengths and delivers up to 500 mW of average power. moreJun. 21, 2012

Webcast: Helmut Wurm from Visitron Systems Presents New Spinning Disk Confocal Technology from ...

Imaging & Microscopy on Tour has met the new spinning disk confocal technology from Yokogawa at the trade fair floor of European Light Microscopy Initiative Meeting in Leuven, Belgium this month. The video shows the integrated device and a brief summary of the key features presented by Helmut Wurm from Visitron System. moreMay. 30, 2012

Raman Edge-Filters for Detecting Smallest Raman Shifts

Edmund Optics has introduced Techspec Raman Edge Filters which are ideal for integration into Confocal Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy and Life Science Instrumentation. The precision filters provide single filter solutions to reduce spectral noise in Stokes shift applications. moreMay. 16, 2012

LSM 7 Series from Carl Zeiss With New Possibilities

The LSM 7 Series from Carl Zeiss now permit the simultaneous use of two NLO lasers or one laser with an optical parametric oscillator (OPO). Both components are fully integrated and expand the functionality of the multiphoton systems. more