Spinning disc device

Spinning disk enables "live cell imaging", microscopic analysis of living native samples. Due to the reduced cross-capture of the signal between the holes of the spinning disk (Nipkow disk), clear image capture of the signals of monolayers and thicker biological samples (tissue slices, spheroids or organoids) is enabled. The spinning disk is designed to capture a larger field of view (FOV). The improved built-in mechanism of the device enables the movements of the discs in the optical path in such a way that a very fast and easy confocal and non-confocal projection of images with fluorescence and phase contrast is enabled. Thanks to the enabled inputs and the system of simultaneous capture of signals with two cameras, it allows for the use of combinations of dyes in native samples and bservation over a longer period of time without photo-fading.

Responsible for equipment: PhD Boris Rogelj
The equipment is available to IJS departments and external users by prior arrangement (contact Boris.Rogelj@ijs.si) within the working hours. The equipment can be used only by trained operators. The possibility of free use is offered in case of joint RR project, otherwise the use is charged according to the JSI price list.