Nikon CSU-W1 SoRa Spinning Disk

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