New Instrument Brings Micro-Ablation Of Sub-Cellular Organelles And Molecular Uncaging In Live Cell Imaging
Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, is launching a pulsed laser instrument designed specifically to improve applications involving the ablation of sub-cellular organelles and molecular uncaging.
The Andor ALC-UVP-350i utilises a 350 nm laser source with pulse energy up to 60 µJ and repetition rate from 1Hz to 5 kHz. With computer control pulse energy can be varied over more than four decades, spanning the range from micro-surgery to molecular uncaging. UV pulses are delivered via optical fibre ensuring safe and convenient coupling to optical microscopes via dichroic coupler. With UV spot size down to 2.5 µm and high aperture objectives, precision targeting can be achieved.
This instrument is a new addition to the Andor Revolution laser-spinning disk confocal system, which allows simultaneous imaging and ablation or uncaging. The system is part of a core nanotechnology facility at University College in London.
Dr. Mark Browne, market development manager within Andor said "Our new instrument will help biologists achieve more precise micro-surgery and optical activation with live cells. The UVP-350i is an innovation that continues our tradition of bringing the best tools in laser microscopy to life scientists".
About Andor
Andor enables its customers to break new ground by performing light measurements previously considered impossible. With a portfolio spanning high-performance scientific digital cameras, spectrographs, and microscopy systems, Andor is a leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, with revenue totalling GBP24.7 millions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. For more information, visit www.andor.com.
SOURCE: Andor Technology PLC