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New White Light System creates a New Entry Point into Confocal Microscopy - Differential Spinning Disk and high sensitivity Interline CCD camera from Andor Technology set new benchmark for performance

Published in Medical Imaging Week, March 20th, 2010

For the first time, high performance confocal microscopy can now be achieved using a white light source. This follows the launch by Andor Technology of Revolution® DSD, a new fully integrated system based on a unique, Differential Spinning Disk optical system working in conjunction with an Andor Clara high sensitivity, Interline CCD camera and controlled by an IQ work station.

Using white light, as opposed to lasers, significantly cuts the cost and brings this powerful form of microscopy within the budget of far more potential users, particularly as this new, compact solution will fit the side port of any microscope.

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