The LDI is a multiline, solid-state laser illuminator
offering up to 1000mW of output power via a multimode
fiber at the price of low power LED light engine. With
feedback controlled output stability and up to a 100:1 linear
dynamic range, the LDI is the ideal light source for a
wide range of applications including spinning disk confocal
microscopy, structured illumination microscopy, FRAP,
photoactivation/photoconversion, and PALM/STORM.
| Number of laser lines | 6 or 7 lines, depending on the model |
|---|---|
| Laser wavelengths | LDI-6 – 405/445/470/518/528/640 LDI-7 – 405/445/470/518/528/555/640 |
| Output power | Out of 400 micron, 0.22 NA fiber 405 nm – 300 mW |
| Lifetime | 20,000 hrs – 2 year warranty |
| Stability | <1% RMS (at 100% laser power) |
| Dimensions | 12.5″ x 9.2″ x 5.75″ |
| High output power | Shorter exposures |
|---|---|
| Feedback controlled optical stability | Quantitative imaging, ideally suited for ratiometric imaging |
| Up to 100:1 linear dynamic range | Ability to turn power down when needed and maintain stability and quantitative imaging |
| Up to 7 lines | Covers most of the standard fluorescence probes |
| No user alignment | Easy to use and maintain |
| TTL and Analog control | No need for software specific drivers |
Spinning Disk Confocal illumination
Photoactivation/Photoconversion/FRAP
Optogenetics
Whole animal imaging