Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
The new Olympus FluoView™ FV1000 is the latest in point-scanning, point-detection, confocal laser scanning microscopes designed for today's intensive and demanding biological research investigations. Excellent resolution, bright and crisp optics, and high efficiency of excitation, coupled to an intuitive user interface and affordability are key characteristics of this state-of-the-art optical microscopy system. Our system has four simultaneous detection channels, including one for DIC and two spectral channels. Source.
Figure 1: Confocal miscroscope images of autofluorescence in pond algae found in Pocatello, Idaho (left) and Ascomycotes sp., cup fungus (right). Two different emission wavelengths are detected in each sample.
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Available Laser Lines:
| Lasers Lines |
|---|
| 405 nm |
| 458 nm |
| 488 nm |
| 515 nm |
| 559 nm |
| 635 nm |
Available Objectives:
| Magnification | Platform | Immersion |
|---|---|---|
| 10X NA 0.40 | UPLanSAPO | Air |
| 20X NA 0.75 | UPLanSAPO | Air |
| 40X NA 0.90 | UPLanSAPO | Air |
| 40X NA 1.30 | UPLanFLN | Oil |
| 60X NA 1.42 | PLanAPO | Oil |
| 100X NA 1.40 | UPlanSAPO | Oil |