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Olympus Introduces FV1000 Multi-Laser Combiner System - Revolutionary
multi-laser source!
Hamburg, 01.05.2007 – Olympus has introduced a new multi-laser combiner for
its world leading FluoView FV1000 confocal laser scanning microscope (cLSM).
This unique laser combiner enables the easy integration and more flexible use of
an unmatched number of lasers, providing a wider range of available wavelengths
for high-resolution, confocal live cell imaging.
The Olympus multi-laser combiner has been designed to provide market leading
flexibility and functionality within a compact footprint. The system supports up
to six diode and gas lasers, enabling the selection of a large number of
wavelengths from near UV to far red. Presently, laser diodes are available in
405, 440, 473, 559 and 635 nm wavelengths, with the Multi-Argon as well as the
green and orange Helium Neon gas lasers providing 457, 488, 514.5, 543 and 594
nm respectively. This comprehensive line-up of lasers offers unique flexibility
for a diverse range of demanding biological research applications, and further
contributes to efficient fluorescence detection for use in high-resolution
confocal imaging.
The integration of the combiner is further enhanced by the broadband
capabilities of the advanced new Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter (AOTF) technology
and new broad-band fibre laser delivery system. These enable the system to
filter and convey the widest range of wavelengths - 400-650 nm -to the FV1000
confocal scan unit. The computer controlled AOTF allows independent micro-second
high-speed selection and switching of the available laser lines, as well as the
flexible control of laser intensity.
Furthermore, an advanced version of the new multi-laser combiner is designed to
provide all the available laser lines to both the main confocal scanner and
optional secondary SIM Scanner, simultaneously. This significantly increases the
flexibility and functionality of the FV1000 with SIM scanner for a variety of
applications, such as resonance energy transfer (FRET), Fluorescence Loss In
Photobleaching (FLIP) and Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP)
studies.
The modular design of the FluoView FV1000 allows Olympus to offer existing
FV1000 system users upgrade possibilities to the new multi-laser combiner.
Please contact:
OLYMPUS LIFE AND MATERIAL SCIENCE EUROPA GMBH
Microscopy
Esther Ahrent
Department Manager Marketing Communication
Tel: +49 40 2 37 73 - 5426
Fax: +49 40 2 37 73 - 4647
E-mail:
microscopy@olympus-europa.com
www.olympus-europa.com
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