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[[image:Primer-tirf.jpg|thumb|Molecular Expressions Microscopy Primer: TIRF introduction [http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/techniques/fluorescence/tirf/tirfintro.html link]]] | [[image:Primer-tirf.jpg|thumb|Molecular Expressions Microscopy Primer: TIRF introduction [http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/techniques/fluorescence/tirf/tirfintro.html link]]] | ||
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* [http://support.svi.nl/wiki/NyquistCalculator Nyquist Calculator]<br>calculate the - according to Harry Nyquist - perfect sampling for your setup | * [http://support.svi.nl/wiki/NyquistCalculator Nyquist Calculator]<br>calculate the - according to Harry Nyquist - perfect sampling for your setup | ||
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− | == Spectral Data == | + | == Spectral & Optical Data == |
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+ | === Fluorochrome Spectra === | ||
[[image:Invitrogen-spectra.jpg|thumb|Invitrogen Spectra Viewer [http://probes.invitrogen.com/servlets/spectraviewer link]]] | [[image:Invitrogen-spectra.jpg|thumb|Invitrogen Spectra Viewer [http://probes.invitrogen.com/servlets/spectraviewer link]]] | ||
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* [http://www.online-spectra.com/applet.html Online Spectra Viewer]<br>a lot of dyes, filters and lasers available, rather simple layout | * [http://www.online-spectra.com/applet.html Online Spectra Viewer]<br>a lot of dyes, filters and lasers available, rather simple layout | ||
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+ | === Filter Specifications === | ||
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+ | * [http://www.ahf.de/asp/group.asp?topnav=Filtersysteme AHF Analysentechnik Filtersystems] | ||
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+ | === Objective Data === | ||
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+ | * [http://www.zeiss.com/C12567BE0045ACF1/Contents-Frame/35ED128655E644D6C1256AD900473B53 Zeiss objective database] | ||
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+ | * [http://www.leica-microsystems.com/objectives.nsf/searchobjective?openform Leica objective database] | ||
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+ | * [http://microscope.olympus.com/uis2/ Olympus objective database] | ||
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+ | * [http://www.nikon.com/products/instruments/lineup/biological-microscopes/accessory/objective_lense/index.htm Nikon objective list] | ||
== Free Software == | == Free Software == | ||
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[[image:Micromanager-main panel.gif|thumb|µManager: main panel [http://micro-manager.org/ link]]] | [[image:Micromanager-main panel.gif|thumb|µManager: main panel [http://micro-manager.org/ link]]] | ||
*[http://micro-manager.org/ µManager]<br>open source software package for imaging and control of automated microscopes, refer to the [http://valelab.ucsf.edu/~nico/MMwiki/index.php/Main_Page µManager Wiki] for configurations etc.<br>(Windows, Mac OS, Linux) | *[http://micro-manager.org/ µManager]<br>open source software package for imaging and control of automated microscopes, refer to the [http://valelab.ucsf.edu/~nico/MMwiki/index.php/Main_Page µManager Wiki] for configurations etc.<br>(Windows, Mac OS, Linux) | ||
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== Mailing Listserver == | == Mailing Listserver == | ||
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* [http://rsb.info.nih.gov/ij/list.html ImageJ Mailing List]<br>lots of discussions, good if you are interested in using ImageJ more advanced | * [http://rsb.info.nih.gov/ij/list.html ImageJ Mailing List]<br>lots of discussions, good if you are interested in using ImageJ more advanced | ||
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== Companies == | == Companies == |
Revision as of 09:14, 23 October 2008
Contents |
Microscopy - Infos and Introductions
- Molecular Expressions Microscopy Primer
very comprehensive - provides information about various microscopy techniques, stainings and much more- Nikon MicroscopyU
Nikons part of the MEM Primer - Olympus Microscopy Resource Center
Olympus' part of the MEM Primer
- Nikon MicroscopyU
- Jim Pawley Course Material
pre-course reading chapters foo Jim Pawley's "3D Microscopy of Living Cells" course
- Nyquist Calculator
calculate the - according to Harry Nyquist - perfect sampling for your setup
Spectral & Optical Data
Fluorochrome Spectra
- Fluorescent Spectra Database by Carl Boswell, George McNamara
comprehensive database with sorted spectras and lasers, lamps and filter sets
- BIO-RAD Microsciences fluorochrome database
fluorochrome spectra database, search function, Java based
- Invitrogen Fluorescence Spectra Viewer
nice layout, no search function, Java based
- BD Biosciences Fluorescence Spectrum Viewer
slightly different fluorochrome setup, i.e. some FACS dyes
- Online Spectra Viewer
a lot of dyes, filters and lasers available, rather simple layout
Filter Specifications
Objective Data
Free Software
Image Processing and Analysis
- ImageJ
- Improvision Volocity LE
easy-to-use image viewer for various microscopy file formats, including confocal ones
(Windows, Mac OS-X)
- BioImageXD
open-source image analysis software
(Beta, cross platform)
- Zeiss ZEN LE
new free Zeiss software for viewing and processing *.lsm images
(Windows XP 32bit only)
- Zeiss LSM Image Browser
traditional free Zeiss software, can open database (*.mdb) and images (*.lsm) including all comments and acquisition information
(Windows only)
- Leica LAS AF Lite
free Leica software, can open *.lif and *.lei files, acquisition information are accessible
(Windows XP 32bit only)
- Olympus FV Viewer
free Olympus software, can open *.oib and *.oif files from Fluoview Confocals
(Windows XP 32bit only)
- Zeiss Axiovision LE
free version of the Axiovision software, able to open *.lsm files as well, nice batch export
(Windows only)
- IrfanView
image viewer for common file formats like *.tif and *.jpg, provides simple processing and batch conversion, slide show etc.
(Windows only)
Image Acquisition
- µManager
open source software package for imaging and control of automated microscopes, refer to the µManager Wiki for configurations etc.
(Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
Mailing Listserver
- Confocal List Server
Confocal Microscopy List, many subscribers and discussions, archive function
- ImageJ Mailing List
lots of discussions, good if you are interested in using ImageJ more advanced
Companies
- Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH
LSM 710 and LSM 5 Live confocals, microscope frames and objectives
- Leica Microsystems
SP5(-X) and SPE confocals, microscope frames and objectives
- Olympus Microscopy
FV1000(MPE) confocal, microscope frames and objectives
- Nikon Instruments Europe B.V.
A1(R) confocal, microscope frames and objectives
- Andor Technology
Revolution, IQ software, system integration
- TILL Photonics
iMIC, Polychrome
- Improvision
Volocity
- Bitplane
Imaris
- okolab
stage incubators, cage incubators
- Ibidi
single- and multi-well dishes with cover-slip bottom, stage incubator
- Molecular Devices
MetaMorph, MetaVue
- Intelligent Imaging Innovations
FLIM, Marianas, Everest, SlideBook software, system integration
- Sutter Instrument
DG-4 lightsource, micromanipulators, accessories
- LaVision Biotec
TriMScope 2-Photon, FLIM, software, accessories