Light Microscopes
Instruments:
Leica S6D
The Leica S6D stereo microscope is commonly used for dissection,
inspection and documentation for TEM samples, but is also useful for imaging
large samples or samples with non-typical mountings. The microscope has a
zoom range of 0.63X to 4X. The Leica KL 1500 LCD light source provides up
to 150 W of white light for refection imaging. Image capture with the Leica
DFC 320 color camera is also available.
Leica DM LB
The Leica DMLB compound microscope is used for general transmission microscopy and TEM semi-thin section mapping. It is equipped with six dry objectives (listed below) several with DIC and phase capabilities. Image capture with the Leica DFC 320 color camera is also available.
Objectives:
2.5X dry (N Plan 0.07NA)
5X dry (N Plan 0.12NA)
10X dry (N Plan 0.25NA Ph1)
20X dry (N Plan 0.40NA Ph1 CS)
40X dry (N Plan 0.65NA Ph2 CS)
100X dry (N Plan 0.80NA CS)
The Microscopy Facility provides assisted use and training for this instrument.
For assisted use, contact a member of the Microscopy Staff to schedule an initial consultation. We will work with you to develop and experiment that is both technically feasible and meets your scientific needs.
For information about training, stop by the Microscopy Facility Office (1.426 H) to discuss your microscopy plans and set up a training session. Each trainee must attend at least 2 hours of microscope training with Angela Bardo. Once training is complete, the trained user will be given unassisted access to the instrument.
Location:
The Leica S6D Leica DM LB are located
in MBB 1.426 R.
Core Facilities Map
Instrument Supervisor:
Please contact Angela Bardo for information.
Fees:
Currently, ICMB does not charge for
use of these instruments.
Light Microscopy Information and Links:
Instrument Information
Leica
S6D (light source KL1500
LCD)
Leica DM LB
Leica
DFC320
General Microcopy information
Molecular
Expressions - Very informative site for all levels of interest.