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Deciding on a set of optical filters for a new fluorescence-based product is a complex task that requires careful planning to assure a successful outcome. Complicating factors include the need for fast timeline, reliable production, and budget constraints. IDEX Health & Science has empowered this search process with its line of Semrock® optical filters.
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Laser damage to optical filters is strongly dependent on many factors, and thus it is difficult to guarantee the performance of a filter in all possible circumstances. LDT is typically specified in units of Joules/cm2. Read this blog to explore factors important to determining LDT.
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Spectral measurements of filters using standard spectrometers suffer from a few limitations, especially when attempting to measure very steep edges and sharp transitions. Read this blog to learn more!
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Optical filters are critical for precision imaging, fluorescence applications, and laser-based systems, but small miscalculations can lead to signal loss, distortion, or suboptimal performance. Choosing and specifying the correct optical filters is crucial to success in these types of biological experiments. Here are examples of three common optical filter mistakes and how to avoid them.
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At IDEX Health & Science, we create optical solutions that drive scientific and medical advancements. Semrock filters and Melles Griot systems are designed for precision, but their impact goes far beyond technical specifications. A recent experience brought this reality home.
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Watch the webinar replay! The session discusses the selection of optical filters in a fluorescence microscope system for biological applications, under real-world conditions of overlapping fluorescent probe spectra and spectral edge position jitter in bandpass and dichroic filters.
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To overcome the obstacles many imaging system designers face with spectral management, our experts created SearchLight: a free, intuitive, online plotting tool that gives you the power to optimize your fluorescence imaging system. Learn more.
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Explore the specifications, theory, and technology behind Semrock optical filters from IDEX Health & Science and how you can reduce cost, maintain quality, and meet your filter bill-of-materials (BOM).
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This Blog summarizes the rationale and distinguishing features of the new E-Grade Maxline® laser line filters, which now allow users to take full advantage of the superior edge steepness offered by the RazorEdge™ E-Grade edge filters for Raman spectroscopy.
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Watch our webinar for a step-by-step walk through on how to accelerate time to market using SearchLight™ spectral modeling tool, our extensive optical filter catalog, and by partnering with our team. This webinar is brought to you by Elizabeth Bernhardt, Ph.D., one of our senior application scientists at IDEX Health & Science.
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