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Confocal Laser Microscopy System for Ultimate speed and sensitivity

Confocal Laser Microscopy System for Ultimate speed and sensitivity
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Confocal Laser Microscopy Systems for Ultimate Speed and Sensitivity Revolution® XD www.andor.com discover new ways of seeing™

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Laser Microscopy Andor Revolution® Andor Revolution® provides a framework for our range of laser-illuminated microscopy solutions, including spinning disk confocal, TIRFM and photobleach and activation modalities. Our spinning disk, live cell confocal instrument, illustrated below, combines Andor’s award winning iXonEM+ EMCCD cameras, solid-state laser combiner and the renowned Yokogawa CSU-X1 confocal scanner “inside”. Andor has established a global distribution agreement with Yokogawa Electric Corporation and harnessed our optoelectronics engineering and manufacturing knowledge to create...

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Microscopy Systems Products iXonEM+ Single Photon Sensitivity discover new ways of seeing™ Features • Single photon sensitivity & Back Illuminated sensors • UltraVac™ cooling to -100°C • Minimized dark current from unparalleled –90°C TE cooling; especially critical for confocal imaging where experimental backgrounds are minimal • Industry fastest vertical shift rates (< 2ìs/row) - Minimizes clock-induced charge (CIC) • DU-897 - The ultimate combination of sensitivity and frame rate • DU-888 - 1MP resolution and exceptional sensitivity combined • DU-885 - 35 MHz readout, high resolution...

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Laser Combiner & Multi-Port Unit Compact, flexible robust Imaging Workstation Optimised PC workstation for live cell work Handling, processing and visualising multidimensional images is very computer intensive. The Andor IQ workstation is a high end Desktop PC optimised for use with IQ and for handling large data sets which arise from experiments that employ Andor cameras. Precision Controller Unit Flexible Expansion www.andor.com Features • Integral AOTF for microsecond laser selection and modulation • Hardware blanking minimizes specimen exposure • Long life solid state lasers with...

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www.andor.com FRAPPA Photo-Bleach and Activate interact with speed and precision Fluorescence Recovery After Photo-bleach (FRAP) and Photo Activation (PA) are established imaging protocols in which a computer-steered laser beam is used to photo-bleach or photo-activate a user-defined region in the specimen. Andor’s FRAPPA uses a dual galvanometer scan head to provide a computer-steered laser beam delivery system. It can be configured in-line with a CSU and/or camera or on another ports. Motorized XY & Z Control Automation Filter Wheels & Splitters Emission discrimination discover new ways...

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Camera Port Adapters Single & Dual Port Microscopes Diverse compatibility Revolution® products are compatible with modern infinity corrected microscopes from Leica, Nikon, Olympus or Zeiss to meet your preferred configuration. Note: For laser safety, a 100% side port switch is required. Microscopes need environmental control to maintain living conditions for mammalian live cell preparations. We recommend temperature and CO2 control incubators from Okolab and Tokai Hit. Thermal and mechanical factors can impact the observation of living specimens when image focus is affected by drift or...

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discover new ways of seeing™ Microscopy Techniques Microscopy Applications Revolution® components and systems benefit from common features across applications. Whether in confocal, photo-bleach/activation or TIRFM imaging this means state of the art performance, flexible component-oriented supply and an open-minded approach to systems and technically demanding solutions. As we continue to provide wide-ranging support for key hardware components, we also try to increase your choice through expanding our software compatibility. We are actively involved in making the bridge from iQ to MatLab,...

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MXDB 0110 Microscopy Techniques Fluorescence Recovery After Photo bleach (FRAP) and Photo Activation (PA) provides a tool for precisely controlled and targeted application of the selected laser beam to initiate photo-effects, which include (FRAP) fluorescence recovery, (FLIP) rate of loss with repeated bleaching, (PA) activation and even ablation (with Q-switched UV laser). Imaging the effects reveals qualitative and quantitative information about the cellular structures of interest and their environment. For example, photo-activated fluorescent proteins are becoming widely used to provide...

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