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Aura Phase Contrast Illuminator

Aura Phase Contrast Illuminator

Aura Phase Contrast Illuminator

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Cairn Aura Phase Contrast Illuminator is designed for ultra long-distance phase contrast imaging in inverted microscopes. It supports applications such as phase contrast, bright field, electrophysiology, and simultaneous fluorescence and transmitted light imaging.

Specifications and Features
  • Allows Zernike phase contrast with a working distance up to 180 mm.
  • Utilizes concentric rings of super-bright LEDs instead of conventional condensers and phase rings.
  • Compatible with inverted research microscopes for electrophysiology, live cell imaging, and multimodal time-lapse experiments.
  • Supports PhL, Ph1, Ph2, and some darkfield imaging in white light or near-infrared.

Key Benefits
  • Ultra long working distance enhances access.
  • Integrates with existing systems from Nikon and Olympus.
  • Simple and consistent alignment.
  • White light or NIR illumination for multimodal imaging.

Illumination Systems
  • MultiLine LaserBank: Modular system supporting up to six solid-state lasers for various applications including TIRF and optogenetics.
  • TriLine Laser Bank: Compact version supporting up to three lasers, configurable for multiple research applications.
  • Aura Pro: Affordable LED light source for phase imaging, supporting PhL, Ph1, and Ph2 objectives.
  • OptoLED: Dual channel LED controller with high stability and fast switching.
  • MonoLED: Single LED white light illuminator for various imaging applications.
  • OptoScan: Monochromator with submillisecond control for fluorescence measurements.
  • MultiPort Illumination Couplings: Efficiently couples multiple light sources into a single path.
  • OptoTIRF V2: Motorised TIRF illuminator for research-grade inverted microscopes.
  • FuraLED: LED illuminator optimized for Fura-2 fluorescence imaging.
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Catalog excerpts

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PHASE CONTRAST ILLUMINATOR Ultra long-distance phase contrast for inverted microscopes The Cairn Aura phase contrast illuminator allows true Zernike phase contrast with a working distance up to 180 mm (clear working space!) for your most demanding experiments. Based on a concept developed by Webb et al. at the University of Nottingham, the Aura uses concentric rings of super-bright LEDs in place of the conventional condenser and phase rings. The Aura provides the highest-quality phase contrast images with very simple alignment and works with a selection of inverted research microscopes for electrophysiology, live cell imaging, and multimodal time lapse experiments. The Aura allows turn-key PhL, Ph1, and Ph2 and some darkfield imaging in white light or the near infrared (other colours on request). APPLICATIONS Phase contrast Bright field Electrophysiology Simultaneous fluorescence and transmitted light Standard commercial systems Cairn Aura Illuminator Ultra long working distance for enhanced access Integrates with existing systems from Nikon & Olympus Simple and consistent alignment White light or NIR illumination for multimodel imaging DIAGRAM DEMONSTRATING WORKING DISTANCE COMPARISON BETWEEN STANDARD CONDENSER AND AURA SYSTEM email: [email protected] [email protected]

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ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS INTENSITY, STABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY MultiLine LaserBank Modular and versatile laser launch system allows for use of up to six solid-state lasers from multiple manufacturers. Ideal for TIRF, spinning disk confocal, FRAP and optogenetic applications or any combination of these with multiple outlets via single or multi-mode fibres. Provides the convenience of a custom, turnkey system. TriLine Laser Bank The TriLine shares much of the modularity and flexibility of the MultiLine, but in a simpler and more compact package (up to 3 lasers). The design offers the flexibility to...

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