What's New
Posted 9-8-2009
The JEOL 1200EX is equipped with a CCD Camera.
The JEOL 1200EX TEM has recently been fitted with a CCD Camera for digital image acquisition. The SIA 15C 3Kx3K bottom mounted camera is a lens-coupled, slowscan device that allows for high-resolution images to be recorded. Users that were checked out on the microscope prior to the camera installation please contact Christos Savva (csavva@mic.tamu.edu) to schedule free training on the use of the camera.
Posted 4-17-2009
Seminar: Introduction to Deconvolution and Image Restoration
Wednesday , April 22, 2008, 3PM in the Microscopy and Imaging Center (BSBW, Room 119).
Deconvolution is a computational technique used to improve contrast and resolution in fluorescence images - both in confocal and wide-field fluorescence modes.
If you have a fluorescence microscope and a CCD camera, you could probably take advantage of this technique.
Overview of the principles, hardware requirements and software - both freeware and commercial- will be presented.
For more information, please contact Stan Vitha (vitha@mic.tamu.edu, tel 845-1607)
Posted 2-25-2009
First images from the multiphoton nonlinear optical microscope.
Yes, it is finally almost here. For more info, go to Multiphoton Non-linear Optical Microscope (NLOM) page.
Posted 1-15-2009
New Instrumentation Rates effective 3/1/09
The MIC announces increased instrumentation fees (http://microscopy.tamu.edu/MIC%20RATES%20030109.pdf) effective 3/1/09. Technician fees will not increase at this time. If you have any questions, please call 845-1129.
Posted 7-16-2008
Computer for Zeiss Axiophot has been upgraded
The Zeiss Axiophot PC now has a faster computer with USB2 ports for speedier transfer of data. The responsiveness of the MicroManager software has improved noticeably as well. All user's files located on the old computer were transferred to the new system. Please remember to archive your data and erase them from the computer after acquisition. Old files will be purged periodically.
Posted 04-08-2008
CCD camera acquisition on the olympus Fluoview system
The Olympus FV1000 confocal microscope has a CCD camera (Qimaging Rolera XR) that can be used for non-confocal (wide-field) fluorescence imaging. The camera and the Prior motorized XY stage are now controlled by the free MicroManager software (http://www.micro-manager.org). This software allows multi-area time lapse imaging.
Posted 03-17-2008
New sample holders for the Olympus confocal microscope
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Universal specimen holder: accepts 1 x 3” slides, 2 x 3” slides, Petri dishes up to 60mm diameter. |
Recessed microtitre plate (85 x 128mm) specimen holder. Can be used with the MATL (multiple-area time lapse) module in the confocal software to automatically scan multiple (or all) wells. |
Posted 03-17-2008
Olympus Confocal software updated to v. 1.7
I. New features
- Virtual Channels
- Partial open of large stacks
- Open multiple files that are selected on File Open dialog
- Save As compressed TIFF
- Customizable Series Analysis and Live Plot
- Multiple improvements in Time Controller and Multi Area TimeLapse
- Users can choose the order of acquisition and file name for Mosaic Outline and Define Matrix in Multi Area TimeLapse
- Can use ROI on the Live View window as Mosaic outline in Multi Area TimeLapse
- Stitching images acquired by Mosaic Outline or Define Matrix in Multi Area TimeLapse Viewer
- Improvements to FRET routines:
- Stop bleaching when signal drops to desired value in FRET Acceptor Photobleach
- Change HV for PMT during bleach by main scanner in FRET Acceptor Photobleach
II. Modified Items
- The processing time of opening and saving OIF/OIB is reduced.
- The result is shown as [um] in Intensity Profile.
- The processing time of calculating in Series Analysis and Live Plot is shortened
- The width of the slit for Lambda scans as the position of the image frame is shown in Series Analysis
- The folder and file name for Projection or Appended images are changed in Time Controller and Multi Area TimeLapse. It is possible to specify folders directly.
- The amount of time to register points by Mosaic Outline or Define Matrix is shortened in Multi Area TimeLapse. The maximum number of registration is changed to 3000.
- Improved dye editing
Posted 05-31-07:
Digital camera for the Nikon dissecting microscope installed
The Nikon SMZ-10 dissecting microsope is now equipped with a Nikon Coolpix 4500 camera for digital photomicrography.
NEW ! NOW AVAILABLE !
Assisted use of our workhorse SEM Jeol 6400
For whom ?
For individuals from the A&M campus with image-ready specimens who want to take electron micrographs of their specimens but do not wish to go through the regular training routine and/or be certified for independent operation.
What does it entail ?
1) Users in the assisted use regime will not receive a key and must use the instrument during regular business hours when the staff member who assists in the use is present.
2) Sample exchange and filamant saturation need to be performed by a staff member.
3) Users will receive basic training in image acquisition and X-Y translation.
What are the charges ?
$ 40/hour
