Leica SP8 Inverted Confocal Microscope
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Leica SP8 Inverted Confocal Microscope
Brief Description
The Leica SP8 is a state-of-the-art inverted laser scanning confocal microscope designed for high-resolution fluorescence imaging of cells and tissues. Confocal technology enables the acquisition of optical sections at different sample depths, reducing out-of-focus light and allowing three-dimensional (3D) image reconstruction. The system is suitable for both fixed and live-cell imaging and supports multicolor fluorescence imaging using multiple excitation lasers.Specifications
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- Confocal fluorescence imaging
- Multicolor fluorescence imaging
- FRAP (Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching)
- FLIP (Fluorescence Loss in Photobleaching)
- FRET (Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer)
- Z-stack imaging and 3D reconstruction
- Time-lapse imaging
- Live-cell imaging
- Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) microscopy
- Slide navigation and automated image acquisition
Key Technical Specifications
- Microscope type: Inverted confocal microscope
- Laser excitation lines: 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm, 633 nm
- Objectives: 10×, 40× oil, 63× oil
- LED fluorescence illumination
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