Jan. 17, 2012

sCMOS Camera With High Sensitivity, High Resolution and Fast Readout

Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the world's first Gen II sCMOS camera, the ORCA-Flash4.0.  It simultaneously provides high sensitivity (over 70% QE at 600 nm), very low noise (1.3 electrons), and fast frame rates (100 frames/s). This versatile camera is suitable for many applications including super-resolution microscopy, TIRF microscopy and FRET. moreDec. 13, 2011

sCMOS Camera With High Sensitivity, High Resolution and Fast Readout

Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the world's first   Gen II sCMOS camera, the ORCA-Flash4.0.  It simultaneously provides high sensitivity (over 70% QE at 600 nm), very low noise (1.3 electrons), and fast frame rates (100 frames/s).
This versatile camera is suitable for many applications including super-resolution microscopy, TIRF microscopy and FRET. moreNov. 15, 2011

Dual Wavelength Imaging – The Ultimate Solution

The ORCA-D2 CCD camera is designed around two ER-150 CCD devices.  It can capture simultaneous dual wavelength or multiple focal plane images.  Each CCD captures a field of view measuring 1280 (H) x 960 (V) pixels, and each CCD has independent exposure and gain settings to accommodate significantly different intensity levels between the two images as is often seen in FRET and ratio imaging applications.   moreNov. 15, 2011

Multi Color Laser Light Source for Super Resolution Microscopy

The Agilent Monolithic Laser Combiner MLC 400, distributed by Laser 2000 Europe, is a perfect solution for confocal, super resolution and fluorescence microscopy. Long-life DPSS and diode lasers are efficiently combined in a single output fiber, which is coupled to the microscope. With the integrated AOTF fast switching between the wavelengths and fast regulation of the output power is possible.
The unique design includes permanent factory alignment. No more losing time with adjusting lasers instead of taking microscope images. moreOct. 18, 2011

Super Resolution Microscopy with Cobolt Jive 561 nm -

Cobolt has introduced a higher power version of its Cobolt Jive 561nm. The laser is available on the 05-01 Series single frequency platform with an output power of 500 mW CW. 200 mW and 300 mW powers are also available on the same platform. Lower power versions (25 mW-150 mW) can be found on the 04-01 Series SLM platform. moreAug. 29, 2011

Measuring Nanodistances in Cells

Understanding how complex processes such as receptor signal transduction work in cells requires knowledge of the structure-function relationships underlying the composition of protein complexes. Characterization of the oligomerization state of complexes requires the measurement of distances around 10-15 nm, too long for fluorescence energy transfer (FRET), but too small for optical resolution. Here we discuss various approaches that are being taken to mea­sure these distances in cells.

Spatial Resolution Requirements for Cell Biology
moreJul. 11, 2011

Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy Analysis Introduced by Kavita Aswani

Most experiments need to be repeated at least three times for data accuracy and statistical significance. Whether you are using a lamp system, LED or laser source, measuring the illumination power is a critical step in ensuring consistent conditions. In this short video presentation, Dr. Kavita Aswani is introducing a power measurement system enabling consistent and repeatable illumination throughout research experiments.   moreJun. 16, 2011

Lamp? LED? Laser? Which Light Source is Best for your Microscopy Application?

The webinar "Lamp? LED? Laser? Which light source is best for your microscopy application?" will be presented by Dr. Claire Brown on June 28, 2011 at 10 am - 11 am EST and is sponsored by X-Cite by Lumen Dynamics.
moreMar. 04, 2011

Andor Introduces a Two Camera Imaging Adapter

Andor Technology has launched TuCam, a high performance, two-camera adapter for macro or microscopic imaging applications.

TuCam can be configured for simultaneous imaging from two similar cameras or as a switch between camera models with different imaging capabilities. The solution is particularly suited for the detection of two different fluorophores in experiments such as co-localization FRET or ratiometric ion signalling. moreJan. 18, 2011

Focus On Microscopy – FOM 2011

Focus On Microscopy - FOM 2011: After the successful FOM2010 conference held in Shanghai, China in 2010, the next conference Focus on Microscopy 2011 takes place in Konstanz, Germany in the week before Easter from Sunday April 17 to Wednesday April 20, 2011. Hosted by the University of Konstanz, it starts around 6 o‘clock in the afternoon on Sunday the 17th with a plenary opening session followed by a welcome reception.
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