The Leica SP8 SMD is a laser scanning confocal microscope that allows researchers to capture high-resolution multi-color 3D images of fixed and living cells. The system is especially tailored for functional imaging methods. The single molecule detection (SMD) sensitivity allows users to perform in-depth fluorescence (cross)-correlation spectroscopy (FCS) experiments, enabling them to observe and measure dynamic interactions between different (small) molecules and particles in living cells. The SMD is also suited for fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM), which is the preferred fluorescence detection method for FRET (Förster resonance energy transfer) sensors and other molecular sensors. The Lightning (deconvolution) technology on this system provides a 1.7x increased resolution as compared to normal confocal microscopy (providing approximately 140 nm lateral resolution). The system is equipped with the following lasers: 405 nm diode, argon (458, 477, 488, 514nm) and a white light laser (470 - 670nm).

 

Costs: 38.50 euro/h. Training: 70.00 euro/h.