Prior Scientific has published a 12-page catalogue featuring high performance LED and metal halide light sources designed to provide the best illumination for microscopy work.
The company’s range of precisely engineered, reliable and long lasting light sources are tailored to the exacting requirements of scientists across a broad range of disciplines.
The catalogue details Prior’s expanding range of LED illumination sources for brightfield, DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence microscopy.
The extreme speed with which LED sources can be turned on and off makes them ideal where rapid bursts of illumination are required, negating the need for shutters.
In addition, the light levels are consistent, and can be precisely controlled to provide clear, repeatable illumination while the low amounts of heat and vibration produced reduce disruption during the imaging process
Full technical specifications are also provided for Prior’s Lumen range of metal halide light sources that produce an intense spectrum which is similar, yet superior, to that of traditional HBO mercury lamps.
The output of metal halide bulbs corresponds well to the peak excitation wavelengths of the majority of commonly used fluorescent dyes used in microscopy applications.
The catalogue also contains information describing a selection of filter wheels and shutters which are vital for accurately regulating light transmission during the imaging process.
