The Olympus 60x, NA 1.4 corrected microscope objective lens delivers optimal levels of performance using light at wavelengths from 405-650nm.
It is suitable for cell biologists, neuroscientists and others using lasers for imaging inter- and intracellular detail in biological specimens.
The Plapon60XOSC lens provides for less than 0.2um of chromatic aberration when working with lasers from 405-650nm.
Most other comparable objectives only deliver their optimal performance down to around 435nm.
Because 405nm light is useful for imaging in many scientific experiments, the improvement in chromatic aberration means users can now perform multicolour imaging with the highest colour fidelity even at the shortest commonly used wavelengths, allowing reliable colocalisation and three-dimensional microstructure studies.
Images down to 405nm benefit from improved optical performance with better flatness; more importantly the lens eliminates shadowed areas at the periphery of the image, giving users a bright, crisp image from edge to edge.
In addition, the objective provides excellent near-infrared fluorescence imaging up to 850nm.
This reduces chromatic aberration and other aberrations.
Olympus is providing guaranteed optical-performance specifications.
The new objective, which has a working distance of 0.12mm and a field number of 22, provides an enhanced point-spread function for confocal imaging at low ultraviolet wavelengths with enhanced flatness and improved brightness out to the periphery of the field.
It is designed for use with an appropriate cover glass and immersion oil.
The objective can also be adapted for use with differential interference contrast (DIC).
The objective is made using the company's lead-free ECO glass materials.
