The Nikon CSU-W1 SoRa Spinning Disk Microscope is a cutting-edge platform designed for high-resolution fast-acquisition live-sample imaging. The system also supports a DMD for optogenetic experiments.
Capabilities
- High speed imaging (confocal and widefield)
- Highspeed super resolution
- Photoconversion/Activation with DMD
- Live imaging
Objectives:
- 4x Air for Large Overview
- 20x Air N.A. 0.75, W.D. 1mm
- 40x Water N.A. 1.15, W.D. 0.59-0.61mm, Correction Collar 0.15-0.19mm
- 60x Oil N.A. 1.49, W.D. 0.12mm
Equipment Details:
- CSU-W1 SoRa Spinning Disk - Large field-of-view with Super-Resolution option.
- 4-Line Laser Launch - 405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 647 nm. Each 100 mW.
- Dual Camera Option - Hamamatsu ORCA-FusionBT for simultaneous dual-wavelength imaging.
- Environmental Chamber - Full enclosure for temperature and CO2 control with quick-release front panel access.
- Polygon 100 DMD - For Optogenetics with 395nm, 440nm, 475nm, 555nm, 575nm, 640nm, and 730nm LEDs.
- Phase Contrast - Brightfield sample alignment.
- Nikon Elements Software - Includes 3 oine licenses for image analysis.
Light Source:
- LUN-F 4-Line Laser Launch
- 405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 647 nm. Each 100 mW.
Location:
Health Sciences West (PH)
Room:
HSW6
Core:
BIDC
Technique:
Brightfield, DIC, phase
Confocal
FRAP/Photoactivation
High-speed imaging (>100 fps)
Inverted microscope
Live Cell
Super-resolution
Widefield epifluorescence
Staff contact:
Special Access requirements:
Laser Safety
Training by Core Staff