Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
  Nikon AX
       Installation date: March 2025

  
  Features
  •   Large field of view (25mm diagonal)
  •   Spectral imaging (Linear Variable Filter: LVF)
  •   High-resolution imaging (Enhanced Resolution Imaging: ER)
        -ER improves confocal spatial resolution by decrease the pinhole diameter and applying deconvolution processing.

  Rules
  •   You must receive a training session.
  •   Usage fee: 1,900 yen/hour
  •   There are restrictions on time of use: 3 hours (weekdays from 9:00AM to 5:00PM).
  •   Except for the above hours, there is no time limitation. Please refrain from reserving unnecessarily long hours.
  •      If you have any questions or inquiries about reservations, please contact us.
  •   Scan digital media (CD, DVD, USB flash drive, etc.) for viruses with the designated computer of our center.

  About training session
  •   We conduct training session once every one and a half months.
  •      Please contact us after the start date for the experiment has been decided.
  •   You must take two training sessions in order to use the equipment.
         First training session: explanation of basic operations (about 2.5 hours long, up to 5 people)
         There is no need to bring a sample.
         Second training session: practical individual training to verify your operation procedure (about 1-2 hours long, individual)
         You need to bring a sample.
  •   About the use of 63x oil-immersion objective lens
         Even after completing the two training sessions, please contact us in advance before using the 63x oil immersion objective lens on your own for the first time. We will review the operating procedures with you.

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