About event
WHEN: 13–15 December 15, 2016
WHERE: room 1.15, building A2, University Campus Bohunice, Brno
Please register until December 12, 2016.
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Nikon-CrEST Spinning disk system
Key specifications and features
- Resolution: 100X Plan Apo Lambda 1.45 objective and 70 μm pinhole: 250 nm lateral; 650 nm axial
- Disk Speed: 15.000 rpm standard, 20.000 rpm version possible
- Illumination: LED – Spectra X (Lumencor) or CAIRN Laser unit
- Single or dual pattern option, up to 22mm FOV (single pattern)
- Pattern pinhole size: 40 μm (for low NA objectives) and/or 70 μm (for high NA objectives). Custom size and pattern on request
- Ease of use: NIS Elements driven interface. Easy pattern focusing
- Objective compatibility: 100X, 60X, 40X
- Possibility for: VCS hardware resolution enhancement or deconvolution software resolution enhancement with NIS Elements software
Technology
- CrEST spinning disk uses a proprietary NA dependent pinhole pattern for maximum confocality and higher S/N ratios
- Single pattern (1 pinhole size, large FOV) or dual pattern (2 pinhole sizes, but smaller FOV)
- Motorized widefield to confocal switchover while spinning
- Easy Gimbal mount for quick alignment and best S/N
- Continuous spiral pattern available for higher throughput
- Motorized dichroic and emitter filter wheels