Confocal microscopy
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Confocal microscopy

A confocal microscope records point-by-point scans of a sample to create two-dimensional images.Three-dimensional images can be created by combining the images of multiple planes, taken by repeating the scanning technique but varying the z-axis.

List of available equipment
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
KEY DIFFERENTIATOR
LOCATION
Lasertec L2000
Confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM)
NSW Node University of Sydney
Description
Lasertec Scanning Laser Microscope
Related Information
More information to come.
Tool Contact
rpf.queries@sydney.edu.au
Leica SP8
Confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM)
QLD Node University of Queensland
Description
Confocal Microscope with Hybrid Detector (HyD) and white light laser with resonance scanner for high-resolution and high-speed imaging.
Related Information
Scan field 20mm diagonal maximum. Image resolution 64 megapixels. Excitation laser available 405, 442, 470-670 nm. Spectral detection 400-700 nm. Z-range up to 300 µm. Environmental control. Can collect multiple channels. Confocal super-resolution of 140 nm laterally available.
Tool Contact
anff@uq.edu.au
Olympus OLS5000
Laser confocal microscope
SA Node University of South Australia
Description
Laser confocal microscope for inspection and surface feature analysis
Related Information
Precisely measures shape and surface roughness at the submicron level
Tool Contact
Simon.Doe@unisa.edu.au
Zeiss LSM 710 Confocal
Confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM)
QLD Node University of Queensland
Description
High Resolution imaging of fluorescent structures and the ability to combine this with optical sectioning. This can be used to build a 3D image of sample.Has variable laser range which expands application possibilities
Related Information
Scan field of 20mm diagonal and a Z-range of 300µm. Spectral detection of 400-700 nm with 4 excitation lasers (405, 488, 561 and 633 nm). Heated stage. Time series available.
Tool Contact
anff@uq.edu.au
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
KEY DIFFERENTIATOR
LOCATION
Lasertec L2000
Confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM)
QLD Node University of Queensland
Description
Lasertec Scanning Laser Microscope
Related Information
More information to come.
Tool Contact
rpf.queries@sydney.edu.au
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
KEY DIFFERENTIATOR
LOCATION
Leica SP8
Confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM)
QLD Node University of Queensland
Description
Confocal Microscope with Hybrid Detector (HyD) and white light laser with resonance scanner for high-resolution and high-speed imaging.
Related Information
Scan field 20mm diagonal maximum. Image resolution 64 megapixels. Excitation laser available 405, 442, 470-670 nm. Spectral detection 400-700 nm. Z-range up to 300 µm. Environmental control. Can collect multiple channels. Confocal super-resolution of 140 nm laterally available.
Tool Contact
anff@uq.edu.au
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
KEY DIFFERENTIATOR
LOCATION
Olympus OLS5000
Laser confocal microscope
QLD Node University of Queensland
Description
Laser confocal microscope for inspection and surface feature analysis
Related Information
Precisely measures shape and surface roughness at the submicron level
Tool Contact
Simon.Doe@unisa.edu.au
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
KEY DIFFERENTIATOR
LOCATION
Zeiss LSM 710 Confocal
Confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM)
QLD Node University of Queensland
Description
High Resolution imaging of fluorescent structures and the ability to combine this with optical sectioning. This can be used to build a 3D image of sample.Has variable laser range which expands application possibilities
Related Information
Scan field of 20mm diagonal and a Z-range of 300µm. Spectral detection of 400-700 nm with 4 excitation lasers (405, 488, 561 and 633 nm). Heated stage. Time series available.
Tool Contact
anff@uq.edu.au