Used as light sources for TIRF, confocal microscopy, FRAP, etc., our Laser Launches direct laser energy into a single mode or multi-mode optical fiber. Acousto-Optic Tunable Filters (AOTF) are used to select the desired wavelength, act as a fast shutter, and adjust intensity of throughput light. A wide selection of lasers are available (see chart below). We can work with wavelengths from the UV to the Red end of the spectrum with the capability of combining up to four lasers and 8 wavelengths into a single fiber. Options include the use of 2 fibers on one launch with automated switching between fibers. One launch can deliver light to two completely separate imaging stations! 

UV lasers that deliver up to 900mW of UV light are available for photolysis applications.

features
  • multiple laser options
  • AOTF for selection of wavelength and shutter
  • choice of fiber diameters
  • single or multi-mode fibers
  • up to eight wavelengths in a single fiber
  • single or dual fiber outputs
  • custom configuations available from UV to red
  • for use in: confocal microscopy, UV uncaging, FRAP, TIRF, photoactivation

    • options
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    The sample is CHO K1 (Chinese Hamster Ovary) cells expressing paxillin-GFP. Paxillin is an adaptor molecule found in focal adhesions (large bright structures within the images). The pictures were taken on an Olympus IX70 with a QImaging Retiga Exi camera and of course with your laser launcher. The wide field image is with the laser going straight through the sample and the TIRF image is with the laser tuned to the TIRF mode. Courtesy Claire M. Brown, PhD., University of Virginia.