LED Light Sources
Research applications generally involve an illumination technique termed ‘epifluorescence.’ A light box or LED of much greater intensity than halogen externally connects to the microscope and illuminates samples from the top-down. This is used in conjunction with filters to excite dyes that are added to the specimen.
Traditionally, mercury lamps have been used in epifluorescence but these are now being replaced by LED as they are safer and will last thousands of hours significantly reducing the cost of replacing bulbs. Specific LED wavelengths can be selected specific for you needs; pick the dyes you want to use and we’ll help you choose the filters and light choice. These days LED sources fit almost any microscope so it is simple to upgrade dating systems.
Microscope light
Our customers have found a great way to improve imaging in an older microscope is to fit it with a new LED white light-source as this will give a bright white light more similar to daylight than the yellow we normally seen for low power halogen. This can dramatically increase resolution and clarity of the image.
Traditionally, mercury lamps have been used in epifluorescence but these are now being replaced by LED as they are safer and will last thousands of hours significantly reducing the cost of replacing bulbs. Specific LED wavelengths can be selected specific for you needs; pick the dyes you want to use and we’ll help you choose the filters and light choice. These days LED sources fit almost any microscope so it is simple to upgrade dating systems.
Microscope light
Our customers have found a great way to improve imaging in an older microscope is to fit it with a new LED white light-source as this will give a bright white light more similar to daylight than the yellow we normally seen for low power halogen. This can dramatically increase resolution and clarity of the image.