Confocal aperture Details

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The beam path of the LSM 5 LIVE is completely revised. From the complex cross-sectional shaping of the laser beam through the changed form of the confocal aperture to the novel detector – the entire optical concept is consistently tailored to biomedical applications. Leading-edge optical technology in the service of life sciences, innovation from Carl Zeiss. LSM 5 LIVE

Beam shaper
AchroGate beam splitter and SK Filters
Zoom optics
Confocal aperture
Detector
 
Confocal aperture
Two individually adjustable confocal apertures ensure maximum confocality at all levels. This variability guarantees an optimal combination of spatial resolution and signal/noise for every specimen and experiment.