Inverted Flurescence Microscope
Make
ZEISS
Model
Axiovert
Inverted fluorescence microscope is a type of microscope that is designed for observing samples that emit fluorescent light when illuminated with a specific wavelength of light. It is called “inverted” because the optical components are arranged in the opposite configuration to a conventional microscope, with the objective lens located below the specimen and the light source and detector above it.
Inverted fluorescence microscopes are commonly used in cell biology and molecular biology research, where they are used to observe the behavior of living cells, as well as to image and analyze fluorescently-labeled proteins, nucleic acids, and other biological molecules.
Inverted fluorescence microscopes are equipped with a variety of features and accessories, including filters, excitation and emission wavelengths, cameras, and software for image analysis. They can be used for a wide range of applications, including live cell imaging, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
Overall, inverted fluorescence microscopes are a powerful tool for biological research that allow scientists to observe and analyze fluorescently-labeled biological molecules in living cells and tissues. They provide high-resolution images with excellent contrast, making them essential instruments in many laboratory settings.