Leica SP2 Upright Confocal Microscope
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Leica SP2 Upright Confocal Microscope
Brief Description
The Leica SP2 is an upright laser scanning confocal microscope designed for high-resolution fluorescence imaging of cells, tissues, and histological specimens. The system enables optical sectioning and three-dimensional image reconstruction through confocal scanning, making it ideal for studying subcellular structures and molecular interactions.Specifications
Capabilities / Supported Techniques
- Confocal fluorescence microscopy
- Multicolor imaging of multiple fluorescent markers
- FRAP
- FLIP
- FRET
- Optical sectioning and 3D reconstruction
- Time-lapse imaging
- Imaging of histological sections and cellular specimens
- Combined fluorescence and transmitted-light microscopy
Key Technical Specifications
- Microscope type: Upright confocal microscope
- Laser excitation lines:
- 476 nm
- 488 nm
- 496 nm
- 514 nm
- 561 nm
- 633 nm
- Objectives:
- 10×
- 20×
- 40× oil
- 63× oil
- Fluorescence illumination using a UV lamp with green, red, and DAPI filter sets
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