Central Analytical Facilities
Advanced Confocal Microscopy
Captures high-quality subcellular, multi-colour, and three-dimensional imaging of live or fixed samples. Supports biological and biomedical research.
Provides super-resolution imaging with increased throughout, gentle enough for imaging live or fixed samples, with a beam path designed for high spectral flexibility and sensitivity.
Technical specifications
- Easy to use system
- Confocal laser scanning microscope with 405, 488, 561, 640nm laser lines
- Detection Modules: GaAsP PMT, Airyscan 2 Detector and TL Detector
- AiryScan 2 super-resolution imaging at 120 nm resolution
- Fast Z piezo focus device, AxioCam 702 monochrome sCMOS camera
- Motorised XY stage and anti-vibration table
- Colibri 7 LED FL illuminator
- DIC transmitted light observation
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