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Spectral flow cytometry requires filters covering the UV, visible, and NIR in discrete steps, which may lead to a desire to balance instrument cost and optical filter performance. IDEX Health & Science understands these needs, and we are proud to announce our latest Semrock bandpass optical filters: Nanopede™. These essential performance and cost-effective filters cover the near UV and visible spectrum in even (Flight 1) and odd (Flight 2) 20 nm Full-Width, Half-Max (FWHM) steps.
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Super-resolution/TIRF Microscopy Cubes set the new standard for laser based microscopes. These cubes are optimized for mounting 1λ RWE 1mm thick super-resolution/TIRF laser dichroic beamsplitters. Maximize SNR and minimize artifacts in TIRF, Confocal, PALM, STORM, SIM, and other super-resolution techniques.
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Welcome to MyLight™, our online optical filter modeling tool that allows you to quickly characterize the theoretical spectral behavior of our Semrock filters under various conditions.
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Explore the newest feature of our Custom Part Builder: instantly check the availability of in-stock optical filter products with this step-by-step tutorial.
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Step up your research and instrument performance. Scientists trust Semrock quality: explore the published work of those who have cited Semrock optical filters in their research.
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Fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system with SearchLight™. In this blog, learn about a few of SearchLight’s capabilities to help you simulate filters, search our catalog, and visualize data.
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Find comparison images of Rat Mesangial Cells: labeled with Hoechst, Alexa 488, MitoTracker Red and Cy5 using the Semrock Quad-band DA/FI/TR/Cy5-4X-B “Pinkel” filter set on an Olympus BX61WI-DSU Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope in this article.
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Traditional next generation DNA testing is missing a piece of the puzzle, key proteins. Discover how proteomics can evolve disease treatment and detection.
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Quantum dot nanocrystals are fluorophores that absorb photons and then re-emit longer-wavelength photons nearly instantaneously. However, there are some important differences between quantum dots and traditional fluorophores including organic dyes and naturally fluorescing proteins. Learn more.
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As key part of our commitment to employee safety, our Life Science Optics Team in Rochester, NY recently conducted their training for MERT (medical emergency response team) on September 25th, 2023. Learn More.
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