{"id":2380,"date":"2021-01-04T14:41:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dcsa\/?page_id=2380"},"modified":"2025-03-24T01:47:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T06:47:20","slug":"equipment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dcsa\/research\/cores-facilities\/optical-imaging\/equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Optical Imaging Facility Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDVEFCTEUlMjBhbGlnbiUzRGxlZnQlMjBCT1JERVIlM0QwJTIwQ0VMTFNQQUNJTkclM0QwJTIwQ0VMTFBBRERJTkclM0Q3JTIwV0lEVEglM0Q3MDAlM0UlMEElM0N0ciUzRSUwQSUyMCUyMCUzQ3RoJTIwY29sc3BhbiUzRDMlMjBhbGlnbiUzRGxlZnQlMjB2YWxpZ24lM0R0b3AlMjBiZ2NvbG9yJTNEJTIyJTIzYmQ1ZjAwJTIyJTNFJTNDZm9udCUyMGNvbG9yJTNEJTIyd2hpdGUlMjIlM0UlM0NiJTNFQ29uZm9jYWwlMjAlMkYlMjBNdWx0aXBob3RvbiUzQyUyRmIlM0UlM0MlMkZmb250JTIwY29sb3IlM0UlM0MlMkZ0aCUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRnRyJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGdGFibGUlM0UlMEElM0NiciUyMGNsZWFyJTNEYWxsJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This confocal microscope was funded by NIH S10 grant 1S10OD036297-01\u00a0in\u00a02024. It is designed to combine classic single-point scanning confocal imaging with super-resolution capability. The system is equipped with an\u00a0<strong>Axio Observer 7<\/strong>\u00a0inverted microscope and cutting-edge technologies, which are highlighted below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>AI Sample Finder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The AI sample finder is an AI-assisted device that automates sample placement, focus adjustment, and sample area identification. It automatically acquires an overview image, identifies the sample carrier, and detects and outlines relevant sample areas. This device significantly enhances the efficiency of sample navigation and improves productivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Airyscan 2 Super-Resolution Detection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Airyscan 2 super-resolution detection achieves\u00a0120 nm resolution, which can be further improved to\u00a090 nm\u00a0with the available\u00a0Joint Deconvolution\u00a0software. Its multiplex feature enables parallel acquisition, improving imaging speed by severalfold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Cell Incubation System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The live cell incubation system provides precise\u00a0temperature control\u00a0and\u00a0CO\u2082 regulation\u00a0for optimal live cell imaging conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Auto Immersion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The auto immersion system works with water immersion objectives for long-term live cell imaging. It prevents the evaporation of the immersion water droplet on the objective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Z-Piezo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Z-piezo allows for rapid Z-axis movement, improving the efficiency of\u00a0three-dimensional (3D) imaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confocal Detection System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The confocal detection system consists of\u00a0six spectral channels:<\/p>\n<p>Two multi-alkaline photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), each forming an individual channel.<br \/>\nAn array of 32 highly sensitive gallium arsenide phosphide (GaAsP) PMTs forming the remaining four channels.<br \/>\nThe full spectral range of detection is\u00a0360\u2013760 nm. However, since the shortest excitation laser wavelength is\u00a0405 nm, the actual full spectral detection range is\u00a0410\u2013760 nm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transmission Channel and Monochrome Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The system is equipped with a transmission channel that can operate simultaneously with laser-scanning fluorescence imaging. Additionally, a monochrome camera is available for brightfield and differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy, as well as wide-field fluorescence microscopy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;roomy&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">Objectives:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>10X 0.45 NA (Plan Apo)<\/li>\n<li>20X 0.8 NA (Plan Apo)<\/li>\n<li>40X 1.2 NA Water (C-Apo)<\/li>\n<li>40X 1.3 NA Oil DIC (Plan-Apo)<\/li>\n<li>63X 1.40 NA Oil DIC (Plan-Apo)<\/li>\n<li>100X 1.46 NA Oil (Alpha Plan-Apo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">\u00a0Lasers:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Diode laser 445 nm<\/li>\n<li>Diode laser 488 nm<\/li>\n<li>Diode laser 514 nm<\/li>\n<li>DPSS laser 561 nm<\/li>\n<li>Diode laser 639 nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<em><strong>All current and new users are required to read and acknowledge the new Laser Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dcsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/05\/OIF-SOP_Zeiss710-v1.pdf\">Zeiss LSM 710 Laser SOP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This confocal is equipped with an Axioimager Z1 upright microscope, three spectral channels offering flexible optical configuration, motorized stage for tiling, FRET, FRAP, and physiological software module. This confocal is ideal for 3-dimensional imaging of fixed tissue slices and cultured cells.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;roomy&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">Objectives:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>10X 0.3 NA (Plan-Neofluoar)<\/li>\n<li>20X 0.8 NA (Plan-Apo Chromat)<\/li>\n<li>40X NA 1.3 Oil DIC (Plan-Neofluoar)<\/li>\n<li>60X NA 1.4 Oil DIC (Plan-Apochromat)<\/li>\n<li>100X NA 1.4 Oil (Plan-Apochromat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">\u00a0Lasers:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Violet diode (405 nm)<\/li>\n<li>Argon (458, 488, and 515nm)<\/li>\n<li>Laser diode 561 nm<\/li>\n<li>HeNe 594 nm<\/li>\n<li>HeNe 633 nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<em><strong>All current and new users are required to read and acknowledge the new Laser Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dcsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/05\/OIF-SOP_Olympus-FV1000-v4.pdf\">Olympus FV1000 Laser SOP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This confocal and multiphoton system is equipped with an Olympus IX 81 inverted microscope, three internal channels for confocal, including two spectral channels for flexible optical configurations, and three external non-descanned channels for multiphoton imaging. This system is ideal for 3-dimentioanl imaging of fixed cultured cells, tissue slices as well as in vivo imaging. Multiphoton enhances depth of penetration and contrast for imaging of thick specimens. LSM Technology objective inverter device is available for converting this inverted microscope to an upright style for conducting intravital microscopy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;roomy&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">Objectives:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>10X 0.40 NA (UPlanSApo, DIC)<\/li>\n<li>20X 0.75 NA (UPlanApo, DIC)<\/li>\n<li>25X 1.05 NA (XLPlan N, Water) &#8211; Available upon special request<\/li>\n<li>40X 0.60 NA (LUCPlanFLN, DIC)<\/li>\n<li>40X 1.30 NA (UPlanFLN, Oil, DIC)<\/li>\n<li>40X 1.00 NA (UPlanApoN, Oil, DIC)<\/li>\n<li>60X 1.42 NA (PlanApoN, Oil, DIC)<\/li>\n<li>60X 1.10 NA (LUMFI, Water) \u2013 Available upon request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">Lasers:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Violet diode (405nm)<\/li>\n<li>Argon (458nm, 488nm, 515nm)<\/li>\n<li>Green HeNe (543nm)<\/li>\n<li>Red Diode (635nm)<\/li>\n<li>Chameleon Ti:Sapphire tunable laser, 715 \u2013 900nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<em><strong>All current and new users are required to read and acknowledge the new Laser Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dcsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/05\/OIF-SOP_SweptField-v4.pdf\"><strong>Nikon Sweptfield Confocal Laser SOP\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The sweptfield confocal system is equipped with a Nikon Eclipse Ti inverted microscope and a highly sensitive QuantEM camera. The scanner has 32-pinhole and slit scanning options. The live-cell imaging chamber is accessorized with a temperature controller and a CO2 regulator. The microscope system is also equipped with an anti-focus drift device, namely Perfect Focus System, which is essential to combat axial fluctuation in real time during long-term live cell imaging sessions. Its unique rapid scanning mechanism combined with a highly sensitive detector makes it a best choice for rapid live cell imaging with minimal phototoxicity. The sweptfield \u00a0confocal is capable of acquiring to up to four channels. This microscope system also has a Photometrics CoolSnap HQ2 camera, mounted on the right side port, to be used for DIC and widefield Epi-fluorescence imaging.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;roomy&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">Objectives:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>CFI Plan Apo Lambda 10X NA 0.45<\/li>\n<li>CFI Plan APO VC 20X NA 0.75<\/li>\n<li>CFI Plan Fluor 40X Oil NA1.30<\/li>\n<li>CFI Plan APO VC 60X Oil NA 1.4<\/li>\n<li>CFI Plan APO VC 100X Oil NA 1.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ruled-heading\">Lasers:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Violet diode laser 405 nm<\/li>\n<li>Blue diode laser 488 nm<\/li>\n<li>Green diode laser 561 nm<\/li>\n<li>Red diode laser 640 nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<em><strong>All current and new users are required to read and acknowledge the new Laser Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/dcsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/05\/OIF-SOP_Prairie-v4.pdf\"><strong>Prairie Confocal\/Multiphoton Laser SOP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This laser scanning confocal and multiphoton imaging system is mounted on a Nikon FN1 upright microscope. There are three internal detectors for confocal imaging and three external non-descanned detectors for multiphoton imaging. The system is equipped with five visible lasers for confocal imaging and a Coherent Chameleon Ultra II broad range tunable femtosecond Ti:Sapphire laser for multiphoton imaging. The system also includes a high performance motorized Prior Zdeck stage platform with holes for accessory mounting. The height of the stage platform is adjustable, providing flexibility for setting up experiments requiring various accessories. 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The illumination is delivered by dual opposing illumination objectives. Fluorescence signal is imaged by a detection objective in a perpendicular direction to the illumination beam. Illumination objectives are equipped with an adjustable focusing collar to compensate focal shift due to refractive mismatch to ensure the waist of the illumination light sheet is centered in the geometry of the sample chamber. The thin horizontal illumination sheet is scanned vertically to generate homogeneous illumination across the specimen.\u00a0 As with illumination objectives, the detective objectives used for clearing medium are also equipped with focus adjustment to ensure in-focus signal is collected. The scanning mechanism is accompanied by pivot scan technology to eliminate the shadow effect in illumination induced by some structures in specimen to create artifacts free images. Dual cameras are available to simultaneously capture two channels, which is especially important for live specimen imaging. Specimen, loaded from the top of the chamber, can be rotated 360\u00ba automatically allowing for easy sample positioning. Black and Blue versions of Zen software are used for acquisition and analysis, respectively. The system includes two workstations, one for acquisition and one for data analysis. 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