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Picture of a supercontinuum based laser system using an ultrafast Ti:S laser used in conjunction with a Photonic Crystal Fibre. This set up was used to demonstrate the suitability of such a source to perform Optical Beam Induced Current confocal microscopy.

Picture of a supercontinuum based laser system using an ultrafast Ti:S laser used in conjunction with a Photonic Crystal Fibre. This set up was used to demonstrate the suitability of such a source to perform Optical Beam Induced Current confocal microscopy.

Services

The Centre for Biophotonics provides an extensive range of equipment and expertise to enable laser-based imaging of a wide range of preparations. Access to the equipment is available in the following ways:

  • The Centre is particularly keen to develop collaborations that fully exploit or extend the boundaries of currently available technology. Projects may employ existing technology in the Centre or involve the development of new technology, but are usually biologically oriented.
  • The Centre looks to create continuing relationships with companies to facilitate and augment research output. This is made possible through our close links to Scottish Enterprise(Glasgow) and Research and Consultancy Services.
  • Short or long term use of specific imaging systems
In addition, the Centre can provide practical help and advice to external partners. This may be in the form of
  • training workshops in confocal and multiphoton imaging. Private tuition can be tailored to individual or group requirements.
  • short-term technical consultancy, usually as an option to initiating longer-term strategic partnerships.