Microscope Imaging Service—Leica SP8 STED Super Resolution Confocal

Confocal microscopy is an optical imaging technique that uses point-by-point illumination and spatial pinhole modulation to remove scattered light from the non-focal plane of the sample, allowing for improved optical resolution and visual contrast compared to traditional imaging methods. CD BioSciences, the imaging experts, can provide you with Leica SP8 STED Super Resolution Confocal-based confocal microscopy imaging services.

Name of the Instrument/Platform

Leica SP8 STED Super Resolution Confocal

MANUFACTURER:

Leica

Introduction

The Leica 3× STED system is a super resolution microscope based on the Leica SP8 confocal microscope. It has a guaranteed resolution of 50 nm though the system has been routinely achieving 40 nm. It is equipped with multiple excitation lasers including a continuum fiber laser that can deliver up to 8 simultaneous lines of any wavelengths between 470 and 670 nm. All common fluorophores can be imaged. Alexa 532, TRITC, Alexa 594 and ATTO 647N are ideal STED fluorophores. YFP, Venus and mStrawberry are excellent STED fluorescent proteins. It has 4 detectors, two of which are high-sensitivity Hybrid detectors. It can be operated in STED or standard confocal mode.

Feature Highlights

1. Continuum Fiber Laser: continuous excitation tuning from 470 nm to 670 nm
2. Argon Ion Laser with 457, 477, 488 and 514 nm lines
3. 405 nm DPSS laser
4. 775 and 660 nm Depletion lasers
5. Two HyD and two PMT detectors
6. Transmitted light detector
7. Objective lenses
1) 10× dry
2) 20× dry
3) 40× oil for confocal
4) 63× oil for confocal
5) 93× glycerol for STED only
6) 100× oil for STED only

CD BioSciences' Leica SP8 STED Super Resolution Confocal-based confocal microscopy service is an ideal partner for cutting-edge biomedical research, providing precise 3D imaging, as well as accurate imaging of cell structure and dynamic processes, all in one package. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

For research use only, not intended for any clinical use.

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