Andor Technology has uploaded a webinar that explains how white-light spinning-disk confocal microscopy can be used to great effect for high-resolution, cost-effective live-cell imaging.
The webinar also gives an overview of Imaris 3D and 4D visualisation software.
White-light spinning-disk confocal systems such as Andor's new Revolution DSD (Differential Spinning Disk) scanners deliver image quality comparable to a traditional laser-point scanning confocal microscope at average light levels.
Because the system uses white light, however, it is five times cheaper.
Dr Mark Browne, director of systems at Andor, explained in his recent webinar how the new system delivers high-performance live-cell imaging at a competitive price and how its working mode compares with conventional point scanning.
He also explained how the Revolution DSD system's optical and image-processing techniques reject out-of-focus light.
The situation also explains when to use widefield and confocal microscopy and when to choose an EMCCD camera over a CCD camera.
A recorded version of the webinar is available at the company website.