3i Spinning Disk Confocal (Chem & Biochem)

The Spinning Disk Confocal on an inverted microscope base with DIC, transmitted light, and epi-Fluorescence.  The system is equipped with two fluorescence laser excitation sources at 488 nm and 561 nm.  The detector is a Photometrics Evolve CCD detector with optional Dual View attachment. Definite Focus is available for maintaining focus during timelapse experiments.  A 150 um piezoelectric Z stage and Eppendorf Transferman micromanipulator are mounted on the system.  A Plan-Neofluar 20X/0.5 NA air, Plan-Neofluar 40X/1.3 NA oil, and a Plan-Apochromat 63X/1.4 NA oil objectives are available.

Imaging Modes: DIC, Transmitted Light, Epi-Fluorescence, Confocal Fluorescence and FRET

Fees as of February 1st, 2015:  Internal $10/hour; Internal Assisted $40/hour; External Assisted $78/hour