Optics and Photonics

Geomagnetic Sub-Storm in Earth's Magnetic Field Lines

This video shows a geomagnetic sub-storm in the earth's magnetic field lines captured using an Andor Neo sCMOS camera. It provides a high resolution view of auroral magnetic field lines at 50 fps.

ROSA System Reveals Sun’s Rapidly Evolving Atmosphere

This video shows the Sun’s rapidly evolving atmosphere. The images were captured using the ROSA (rapid oscillations in the solar atmosphere) imaging system and Andor iXon+ EMCCD camera.

New Technologies for White Light Confocal Imaging

In this webinar, Dr. Mark Browne, Director of Systems Division with Andor, discusses about the CCD camera Clara, UVP-350i, and also DSD (differential spinning disk).

Nano Optics - Helping Everyone from Surgeons to Scientists to See Better

An Oklahoma company, Access Optics, is using nanotechnology to help everyone from surgeons to scientists to see better.

Photoactivation of GFP in Human Bone Osteosarcoma Cell

This video shows the photoactivation of GFP (green fluorescent protein) in multiple regions of interests in a human bone osteosarcoma cell using Andor’s FRAPPA.

Mode-Filtered Fiber Amplifier

Using coiled fibers to dramatically increase the power of fiber lasers has led to the fabrication of high-power, high-beam-quality lasers that are compact, rugged, and extremely efficient.

BluLoop Multi-LED Light Source from Ocean Optics

FLIR GF304 Camera Detects Refrigerant Gases

This video shows a gas leakage that can pose a threat to the environment. The FLIR GF304 is an advanced gas imaging camera which is designed to detect refrigerant gases.

The New Cilas Large Area Optical Coatings Machine - PACA2M

Cilas PACA2M optical coatings machine magnetron sputtering

FRET-Based Detection of Mechanical Stress in Cytoskeletal Protein

This video shows the real time FRET-based detection of mechanical stress in a cytoskeletal protein using an Andor iXon EMCCD camera.

The Cilas SLD500 Counter Sniper and Surveillance System

A quick demonstration of the Cilas SLD500 counter sniper and surveillance system.

Belgian Exhibitors at MILIPOL 2011

This video from Xenics shows the member companies of the Belgian Security and Defence Industry presenting their products at MILIPOL 2011.

GFP-Lifeact Probe Expression in Live Mouse Primary Neutrophil

This video shows the expression of F-actin binding probe Lifeact-GFP in a live mouse primary neutrophil which was stimulated with the chemotractant FMLP and visualized using Andor iXon 897 EMCCD camera.

IBM Advances the Use of Light Instead of Wires for Chips

IBM researchers from the T.J. Watson Research Center reached a significant milestone in the quest to send information between the "brains" on a chip using pulses of light through silicon instead of electrical signals on copper wires.

A Step by Step Guide to SpectraSuite Software for Spectrometer - by Ocean Optics

A tutorial by Ocean Optics demonstrating the basics to teh SpectraSuite software for use with spectrometer. This step by step video guide is very comprehensive for any level user on the use of the SpectraSuite software package.

Adhesion of HEK Cells Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System

This video, shot at 2x speed, shows the adhesion of human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells using an E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System from Elliot Scientific.

Andor Technology Insight Awards 2010

This video shows the Andor Insight Awards 2010 which rewards visually stunning and scientifically captivating spectra, images, movies and graphics captured by scientists using products and systems from Andor Technology.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 8

In this video, Colin Coates, Product Manager at Andor Technology, illustrates the connections of the iXon Ultra EMCCD camera.

Nanooptics Overview

Nanostructures allow scientists to manipulate light in ways not previously possible. Based on nanofabricating several one hundred nanometer-sized bars into regular structures, photonic lattices allow the steering of light beams around corners and reflect them with near 100 percent efficiency. This capability represents the new generation of nanocomponents that may herald in an age of optical computing. Already structuring semiconductors at the nanoscale, led to the development of the vertical cavity surface emitting laser or VCSEL, the most efficient low-power light source available and fast becoming a key 21st century technology for communications.

Diffraction Limited Photoactivation of GFP with TIRF

This Mosaic video by Andor Technology shows the photoactivation of GFP (green fluorescent protein) in multiple regions of interests at the diffraction limit.

Photoactivation in Discrete Regions of GAG-GFP for Particle Tracking

This video from Paul Spearman MD., at Emory shows the simultaneous photoactivation of the key HIV structural proteins (PA/Gag/GFP) for particle tracking in the nucleus and cell membrane boundary.

Sydor Optics - Company Presentation

Sydor Optics - Your vendor of choice for prototype to large volume production as well as highly complex, cost-efficient components.

Shamrock Spectrographs from Andor Technology

This video shows the Andor family of spectrometers based on the Czerny-Turner optical design. The Shamrock spectrographs offer high-resolution with exceptional sensitivity.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 1

This tutorial by Colin Coates demonstrates the installation of Andor iXon Ultra EMCCD camera for achieving ultimate sensitivity under extreme low-light conditions.

In Vivo Laser-Induced Thrombosis

This video shows the in vivo laser-induced thrombosis in the cremaster muscle of a mouse. The images of the platelet deposition and fibrin generation were captured using Andor’s real-time two color confocal microscopy.

Andor EMCCDs for Spectroscopy

This video shows the advantages and features of the spectroscopy solutions, in particular the EMCCD cameras, from Andor Technology. The electron multiplying CCD technology opens the door to ultra-fast and ultra-sensitive spectroscopy.

Movement of M1 Molecules in Living CHO Cells

This video shows the movement of M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor molecules labelled with florescent ligand Cy3B--telenzepine in living CHO cells using TIRFM (total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy) and Andor iXon EMCCD camera.

Insights into Dynamic 3-D Localizations of Critical Cellular Components

In this webinar, Gary Karpen, Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz and Tobias Meyer, discuss how they visualize and analyze the dynamic 3-D localizations of vital cellular components.

3x3 Array of Polymer Beads Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System

This video, shot at 2x speed, shows 3x3 trapping of 2µm polymer beads, demonstrating expansion, contraction, and rotation of the bead array.

Changing of Fluorescence Filters by Optical Tweezers from JPK Instruments

This video shows the changing of fluorescence filters by optical tweezers from JPK Instruments.

Study on Movement of Organelles in Tradescantia Stamen Hair Cell

This video highlights a study of organelle movement in Tradescantia stamen hair cell using Imaris software.

Chemotactic and Ca2+ Responses of Sea Urchin Spermatozoon

This video shows the chemotaxis of a sea urchin sperm in Flou-4 (calcium dye) acquired using an Andor iXon EMCCD camera.

Pittcon 2012 - Not To Be Missed If You Are Involved with Testing, Measurent or Analysis

If you are involved with laboratory science in any way, be it testing analysis, procurement or even if you are looking for someone to provide testing services, Pittcon is a must attend event. It is the world's largest annual conference for laboratory science and will feature over 950 equipment manufacturers, distributors and service providers from 30 countries in 2012. The technical program will also include over 2000 sessions covering over 60 topics.

Neo sCMOS Camera from Andor Technology

This video shows the new 5.5 MP Neo sCMOS camera from Andor Technology. The Neo sCMOS is a unique deep cooled Scientific CMOS, which has the capability to eliminate the performance drawbacks of the current gold standard microscopy cameras.

ROSA Imaging System, Andor iXon Camera Reveal Sun’s Atmosphere

This video shows the turbulent and dynamic atmosphere of the sun. The images were acquired using an Andor iXon+ EMCCD camera and ROSA (rapid oscillations in the solar atmosphere) imaging system which is installed on the Dunn solar telescope.

Microsurgical Ablation of Cell Membrane

This video shows a targeted microsurgical removal of cell membrane in a drosophila embryo. The image was captured in real time using Andor’s MicroPoint laser ablation system.

Red Blood Cell Stretch Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System

This video shows the stretching of an RBC (red blood cell) using an E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System from Elliot Scientific. Video was recorded at 2x speed.

Microscopy Systems from Andor Technology

This video shows the microscopy systems from Andor Technology. These microscopy systems offer solutions to address a wide range of optical microscopy methods such as photo-bleaching, activation, conversion and ablation, white light spinning disk confocal, TIRF, laser spinning disk confocal microscopy, comet assay, bioluminescence and calcium ratio imaging.

Scientific CMOS from Andor Technology

This video shows the scientific CMOS (sCMOS) from Andor Technology. sCMOS is a low-light imaging technology based on a new generation of CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) design and process technology.

FLIR GF-Series Thermal Imaging Cameras for Gas Detection

This video shows a gas leakage in a natural gas pipeline that is easily detected by an ergonomically designed FLIR GF-Series infrared thermal imaging gas detection camera.

RBC Transportation Using Optical Tweezers from JPK instruments

This video shows the transportation of red blood cells (RBCs) using optical tweezers from JPK Instruments. A RBC is captured and manipulated using four time shared traps.

GFP/Photoactivation in C-Elegans Gonad

This video from Jim Priess, Howard Hughes Investigator at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, shows the photoactivation of GFP (green fluorescent protein) in multiple regions of interests in P-granules in a C-elegans gonad.

Interview with Graham Rothon, Managing Director of Pacer International

AZoOptics 'Insights from Industry' interview with Graham Rothon, Managing Director of Pacer International.

Overview of Spectroscopy Solution Portfolio from Andor Technology

This video covers the comprehensive range of spectroscopy solutions offered by Andor Technology. These include scanning monochromator and microspectroscopy accessories, high-end CCD, GaAs, EMCCD and ICCD cameras as well as echelle and Czerny-Turner spectrographs.

Imaging EMCCD Cameras from Andor

This video shows the benefits and features of the imaging EMCCD cameras such as the Clara, iKon, Luca and iXon from Andor Technology.

Observing Extra-Solar Planets Using Andor Luca EMCCD Camera

This video which has been produced from data taken at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork, Ireland, shows the observation of extra-solar planets from the ground using Andor low-cost Luca EMCCD camera.

Andor Technology - Low Light Imaging

Andor Technologys range of low light imaging cameras, offer industry-leading performance solutions to your most demanding of scientific challenges. Andors innovative imaging cameras are installed in thousands of research laboratories worldwide, environments in which photon detection performance is central to scientific breakthrough. Whether your experimental needs are guided by single molecule detection, living cells, luminescence, astronomy, nanotechnology, atom trapping, super-resolution, plasmas or semiconductors, Andors imaging solutions offer distinct performance advantages.

Burst-Train Femtosecond Laser Interaction with Glass Using ICCD Camera

This video shows the burst-train femtosecond laser pulses interaction with glass samples. The images were acquired using an Andor ICCD camera in real-time.

B&W Tek Product Range from Pacer International

Overview of the B&W Tek products available from B&W Tek.

Revolution DSD Laser-Free Confocal Microscopy from Andor Technology

This video shows the Revolution DSD laser-free confocal microscopy from Andor Technology. The Revolution DSD is ideal for live cell imaging or high throughput with fixed samples.

Assessment of Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Ca2+ in Rat Cardiomyocyte

This video shows the assessment of spatial and temporal dynamics of Ca2+ in a rat cardiomyocyte. The images were captured every 38 ms using an Andor camera.

Laser-Induced Cell Wounding in Drosophila Embryo

This video shows the laser-induced cell wounding in a Drosophila embryo. The images were acquired in real time using Andor Technology’s MicroPoint Laser System.

Bead Manipulation of RBC Using Optical Tweezers from JPK Instruments

This video shows the bead manipulation of red blood cell (RBC) using optical tweezers from JPK Instruments. A RBC is fixed to the floor of petri dish by two traps, where the third trap is used to stretch the cell membrane.

Optoinjection of HL60 using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System - 2

This video, shot at 2X speed, shows the 3D optical trapping of HL60 (human leukaemia) cells using an E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System from Elliot Scientific.

Actual Effect of InGaAs Array Cooling on SNR

This webinar from Andor investigates the actual effect of InGaAs (indium-gallium-arsenide) array cooling on signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) including minimizing the sensor’s dark current and quantum efficiency.

5x5 Array of Polymer Beads Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System

This video, shot at 2x speed, shows the stable trapping of a 5x5 array of 2µm polymer micro-spheres, demonstrating expansion, contraction, and rotation of the bead array.

Pulse Profile of Crab Pulsar in Visible Light

This video shows the pulse profile of the Crab pulsar in the visible light. The light curve was obtained using AstraLux camera based on an Andor EMCCD at the Calar Alto 2.2m telescope.

Microscopic Anatomy of Living Human Neutrophil

This video from Prof. Maurice Hallett, Neutrophil Signalling Group, Medical School, Cardiff University, shows the microscopic anatomy of a living human neutrophil in a yeast cell. The membrane and the nucleus of the actively phagocytic neutrophil were stained with fluorescent markers.

In-Vivo Imaging Technique Reveals Inflammatory Cellular Dynamics in Obese Adipose Tissue

This video shows an in-vivo imaging technique which reveals the inflammatory cellular dynamics in obese adipose tissue.

Harnessing the Power of Light in Many New Ways

The photonics group has led the way in developing photonic crystal fibres, pioneered by Professor Philip Russell in 1991 and now a major new area within physics. These optical fibres are able to harness the power of light in many new ways, enhancing existing applications and leading to many new ones. The work is expected to have a major impact in many areas of engineering and technology, including light sources, optical telecommunications, ultra-violet light and x-ray generation, atomic and quantum physics and astronomical imaging.

Invisibility a Reality?

Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that could render people and objects invisible.

Imaris Microscopy Software from Bitplane

This video shows the new features of Imaris 7.2 microscopy software from Bitplane. Andor acquired Bitplane on 23 December 2009.

Bitplane’s Imaris Infinity Solution

This video from Andor shows the Existing capabilities and new features that are added to the Imaris package by Bitplane.

Manipulation of Macrophage Cell by Optical Tweezers from JPK Instruments

This video shows the manipulation of macrophage cell by optical tweezers from JPK Instruments.

Overview of the B&W Tek NanoRam by Pacer International

Stephen Newport from Pacer International gives an overview of the B&W Tek NanoRam, now available from Pacer.

Clara Interline CCD Camera from Andor Technology

This video shows the Clara interline CCD camera from Andor Technology. The Clara has been designed to deliver the highest sensitivity interline CCD on the market.

FLIR Optical Gas Imaging Camera for Environmental Protection

This video shows Rob Van Doorn, technical manager at DCMR Environmental Protection Agency Rijnmond, highlighting the benefits of the FLIR GF-Series optical gas imaging camera.

3D Trapping of Algae Using Elliot Scientific Optical Tweezer System

This video, shot at 2x speed, shows a trapped 3x3 array of Trachydiscus minutus (algae) to demonstrate expansion, contraction, and rotation of the cell array.

Optical Tweezers in Action: Key Facts

An Elliot Scientific optical tweezer system is used to manipulate groups of microspheres. This video is real-time and demonstrates the speed and precision of the system.

Insight Awards 2013 from Andor Technology

This video shows the Insight Awards 2013 announced by Andor Technology plc (Andor) and Bitplane, world leaders in scientific solutions and visualization software.

Andor iXon Ultra EMCCD Camera Connections

In this video, Colin Coates, Product Manager at Andor Technology, introduces the new iXon Ultra EMCCD camera connections. The iXon Ultra is the most recent novelty in the EMCCD product family of Andor.

Role of Simple Invertebrate Model Systems in Basic Research

This video shows how the simple invertebrate model systems, including the cricket, play a major role in basic research using Andor iXon EMCDD camera.

Imaging of Methane Gas with Firefly-IR Laser System

This video from St. Andrews University in Scotland, M Squared Lasers and Elliot Scientific shows a mid-IR image of methane gas captured using a Firefly-IR laser system.

Photoactivation of PA/ GFP in Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Compartments

This video shows the photoactivation of the highly soluble PA/GFP (photoactivated green fluorescent protein) in the nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 2

In this video, Colin Coates illustrates the installation of Andor iXon Ultra for maximizing the frame rate performance in EMCCD cameras.

Red Blood Cell Flip Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System

This video shows the stretching and flipping of a red blood cell (RBC) using an E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System from Elliot Scientific.

"Cloaking Device" Concept Moves Beyond Theory

A team led by scientists at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering has demonstrated the first working "invisibility cloak." The cloak deflects microwave beams so they flow around a "hidden" object inside with little distortion, making it appear almost as if nothing were there at all.

Elliot Scientific Exhibited at Photonex 2009

This video shows the demonstration of products such as optics and lasers, mechanics, cryogenics, telecom, magnetic, positioners and aligners and datacom components by Elliot Scientific at October’s Photonex 2009 Exhibition in Stoneleigh, near Coventry.

STS Microspectrometers for OEM Applications from Ocean Optics

STS Microspectrometers from Ocean Optics are the smallest on the market and have been designed for OEM applications. They use CMOS detection technologies and pack spectrographic performance comparable to much larger instruments. They have a spectral range of 350-1100nm.

Manipulating 5 Micron Spheres Using E3100 Optical Tweezer

This video shows the illustration of manipulating 5 µm spheres using an E3100 Optical Tweezer from Elliot Scientific.

Andor Revolution Laser Microscopy Systems

This video shows the high-performances laser microscopy systems from Andor Technology. The company has been setting standards for light measuring solutions for the last 20 years. It launched the Revolution products in 2005 for imaging live specimens. Andor Revolution provides solutions for a range of laser-microscopy systems, such as spinning disk confocal, TIRFM and activation and photobleach modalities (FRAPPA). The spinning disk confocal instrument combines the renowned Yokogawa CSU-X1 confocal scanner, Andor’s iXon EMCCD cameras and solid-state laser combiner (ALC).

Emission of Photons by Aequorin on Arabidopsis Thaliana

This video illustrates the emission of photons by aequorin reporter on Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings. The images of the Ca2+ waves were acquired using Andor iXON D897 back-illuminated EMCCD camera.

OEM Solutions from Andor Technology

This video shows the tailored OEM solutions from Andor Technology. With years of academic and industrial experience, Andor's OEM experts specialize in developing new analytical device, or incorporating new functionality into an existing device.

FRAP of Several Nuclei in C-Elegans Embryo

This video from Jim Priess, Howard Hughes Investigator at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, shows the FRAP (fluorescence recovery after photobleaching) of several nuclei in a C-elegans embryo.

Dynamics of Colliding Plasma Plumes

This video from Andor shows the temporal and spatial evolution of two colliding laser produced plasmas at 5•10^10W/cm².

Optoinjection of HL60 Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System - 1

This video, shot at 1x speed, shows the optoinjection of HL60 (human leukaemia) cells using an E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System from Elliot Scientific.

Benefits of White Light Confocal Microscopy

In this webinar, Dr. Mark Browne, Director of Systems Division with Andor, explains the full benefits of white-light, spinning disk confocal microscopy including high-resolution, cost-effective live-cell imaging, etc.

Agilent's Thermocouple for Measuring Temperature

In this video Bill Griffith, application engineer of Agilent Technology explains the measurement of temperature with a thermocouple.

Manipulation of Red Blood Cell by Optical Tweezers from JPK Instruments

This video shows the manipulation of red blood cell by optical tweezers from JPK Instruments.

3x3 Array of Red Blood Cells Using E3500 AOD Optical Tweezer System

This video shows a trapped 3x3 array of human red blood cells (RBCs) to demonstrate contraction, expansion, and synchronized cell rotation obtained by combining two 3x3 arrays.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 4

In this video, Colin Coates illustrates the use of Andor iXon Ultra EMCCD camera to achieve the industry-lowest clock induced charge (CIC) noise.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 6

In this video, Colin Coates illustrates how to use the Count Convert on Andor iXon Ultra EMCCD camera. The Count Convert offers the ability to calibrate data in either photons or photo-electrons.

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

This video from Andor discusses the basic principles of LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) to better understand the technique and the reasons behind its slower integration.

FRAP Soluble GFP in a Living Cell

This video shows a FRAP (fluorescence recovery after photobleaching) soluble GFP (green fluorescent protein) in a living cell. The images were captured in real time using Andor’s MicroPoint system.

Diffusion of QD-Tagged Receptor in Synapse

This video shows the diffusion of QD (quantum dots)-tagged GABA receptor molecules in a synapse using high-resolution and low-light imaging platforms and Andor iXon EMCCD camera.

Morphological Assessment of Spindles and Chromosomes in Oocytes

This video from Andor shows the morphological assessment of spindles and chromosomes in macaque oocytes to better understand in-vitro oocyte saturation process.

Mapping of Organization Territories Occupied By Genes in Cell Nucleus

This video shows the mapping of organization territories occupied by genes in the cell nucleus for statistical interpretation of gene map. The confocal image of the living cells with the labeled genes is captured using Andor iXon EMCCD camera.

Tether Pulling of Macrophage Cell by Optical Tweezers from JPK Instruments

This video shows the pulling of membrane tether from the macrophage cell by optical tweezers from JPK Instruments.

Non-Contact Centre Thickness Gauge from Armstrong Optical

This video demonstrates Armstong Optical's non-contact laser based technique for measuring the centre thickness of optical components.

Ultrasensitive Imaging Technologies for Microscopy

In this webinar, Dr. Colin Coates, Imaging Manager from Andor Technology, discusses mainly on the use of laser spectroscopic studies to explain the complete photophysics of useful metal centered complexes.

Manipulation of Microspheres Using Elliot Scientific Optical Tweezer System

This real-time video shows the manipulation of microspheres using Elliot Scientific optical tweezer system. High speed and accuracy of the optical tweezer system is demonstrated in this video.

Making Computers a Thousand Times Faster

Researchers at Warwick University are helping to develop a material which would vastly increase the speed of computing, the material could revolutionise home entertainment.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 5

In this video, Colin Coates illustrates the incorporation of the new OptAcquire interface in Andor iXon Ultra EMCCD camera. Using this interface, the highly flexible iXon can be optimized for different application requirements with a single click.

Corporate Overview of Andor Technology

This video shows the corporate overview of Andor Technology. The company manufactures a variety of spectrographs, detectors, digital cameras, software and accessories for spectroscopy, microscopy, low-light imaging, X-ray and time-resolved applications.

Benefits of Bitplane’s Imaris Software

This video illustrates the benefits of Imaris microscopy software from Bitplane. The Imaris allows visualization of original and derived data objects in real time in 3D and 4D.

Photoactivation of GFP in Fibroblast Cell

This Mosaic video shows the photoactivation of GFP (green fluorescent protein) in multiple regions of interests in a fibroblast cell.

Absorbance Spectophotometry is a versatile technique that can be used as both a qualitative or quantitative tool for chemical substance measurement. This video demonstrate how to use absorbance spectrophotometry as a qualitative tool.

The Silicon Photonics Vision

This video provides a brief explanation of where the silicon photonics technology is heading.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 7

In this video, Colin Coates, Production Manager at Andor Technology, demonstrates the new spurious noise filter (SNF) functionality of the iXon.

Release of Caged Calcium in Illuminated Cell

This video shows the release of caged calcium in Flou-4 (calcium dye) using Andor’s Mosaic along with a 405 nm high-power laser diode.

Andor iXon Ultra Tutorial Series – Part 3

In this video, Colin Coates illustrates how to utilize a ‘cropped sensor mode’ region of interest for maximizing the frame rate performance of Andor iXon Ultra EMCCD camera.

Self-Assembling Process for Fabricating Tailored Thin Films

A simple, economical nanotechnology coating process that enables the development of nanoparticle thin films with architectures and properties unattainable by any other processing method.

Photonex - The UK's Premiere Event for Photonics

Photonex is the UK's premiere event for photonics. It covers almost all industries you can imagine that involve light, from science to industry and the products and technologies on show will no doubt impact everyone from academia to consumers. Attendees come from all over the UK as well as from overseas.

Low Light Imaging Scientific Cameras from Andor Technology

This video shows the high-performances low-light imaging scientific cameras such as the UltraVac, EMCCD, iXon, Luca EMCCD, iKon CCD and i-Star ICCD from Andor Technology.

Force-Induced Rupture of RBCs Using Optical Tweezers from JPK Instruments

This video shows the rupture of red blood cell (RBC) using optical tweezers from JPK Instruments. A RBC is captured between two traps, 'Force Spectroscopy' mode of the NanoTracker optical tweezers are used to tear the cell into two parts.

Formalin-Induced Fluorescence Ultramicroscopy

This video shows the image data from a mouse hippocampal CA1 region using the formalin-induced fluorescence ultramicroscopy and Andor cameras with EM-gain.

Optical Trapping - How Optical Traps Work

A brief description of how optical traps work from a ray tracing perspective. Very qualitative, but only relies on knowledge of college freshman physics. THis video was designed for an undergraduate electrical engineering course on lasers at a large state university.

Benchtop Digital Refractometer - The Kruess Optronic DR6000

We get a brief overview of the Kruess Optronic refractometers from Stefan Wegner. He then goes on to provide us with a demonstration of the DR6000 benchtop digital refractometer.

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