Equipment
We have two models of “Ultima IV” two-photon laser scanning microscopy stations, produced by Prairie Technologies, Inc., Middleton, WI (a Bruker Corporation).
The setups allow imaging in vivo – even on the behaving animal, active on, e. g. a track ball – and include high quality objectives, image scanners, rapid scanners (resonant galvanometric), and independently controllable scanners for chemical activation purposes and optogenetics.
The system includes up to four detectors of which at least three highly efficient GaAsP PMT tube detectors. The laser sources are group wave dispersion compensated ultra-fast laser units emitting wave lengths in the range 680nm–1080nm/1300nm.
The setups also include the data acquisition software (uses “Prairie View”), which, in coordination with the high-end user electronics, also allows for time coordinated image scanning, chemical activation and control of external processes.
Contact and booking
Booking
The systems are being moved and upgraded, and therefore temporarily unavailable for booking in 2024.
Staff
- Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam
- Rune Enger
- Vidar Jensen