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Question 1: What is the AF01-504/24-25 used for?
Answer: The AF01-504/24-25 is a fluorescence bandpass filter designed to selectively transmit light around 504 nm while blocking unwanted wavelengths. It is commonly used in fluorescence microscopy, imaging systems, and analytical instrumentation.
Question 2: Is this filter intended to be used with other filters?
Answer: Yes. Semrock specifically recommends pairing this filter with, AF01-539/27 and AF521-Di01, when working with compatible fluorophores such as YFP, Venus, and ATTO dyes. Find the set here.
Question 3: How do I know if this is the right filter for my fluorophore?
Answer: This filter is optimized for applications involving short Stokes shift fluorophores such as:
Users should compare the filter transmission range to their fluorophore excitation and emission spectra before selecting a filter.
Question 4: What does 504/24 mean?
Answer: The designation 504/24 indicates- Center wavelength: 504 nm and Bandwidth: 24 nm. This means the filter transmits a narrow spectral band centered near 504 nm while rejecting wavelengths outside that range.
Question 5: Why choose an Avant™ bandpass filter?
Answer: The Avant family combines:
This design helps maximize fluorophore performance and signal collection efficiency, particularly for short Stokes shift fluorophores.