ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 13, 2008 – Semrock’s
new BrightLine
Laser Dichroics are ideal for laser-based
fluorescence microscopy, and complement Semrock’s
well-established line of reliable, hard-coated fluorescence
filters and dichroic beamsplitters for wideband fluorescence
microscopy. The new Laser Dichroics are optimized for
the most popular lasers used for fluorescence imaging,
including newer all-solid-state lasers that are rapidly
replacing older gas-laser technology. These 45 degree
beamsplitters offer excellent reflection at the laser
wavelengths, regardless of polarization, combined with
high transmission and very low ripple over extremely
wide passbands – out to 900 and even 1200 nm. And
the transition from reflection to transmission is exceptionally
steep (< 2.5% of the longest laser wavelength) to
enable maximum capture of even weak signals close to
the laser line.
Semrock’s new Laser Dichroics are designed for
use in laser-scanning and spinning-disk confocal microscopes,
as well as total-internal-reflection fluorescence (TIRF)
microscopes. They are also ideal for any fluorescence
microscope or imaging system that demands premium spectral
performance and/or beamsplitter flatness, such as structured
illumination systems for reduction of out-of-plane noise.
And, the Laser Dichroics are a perfect match to Semrock’s
value-priced EdgeBasic™ line of long-wave-pass
filters for Raman spectroscopy and fluorescence imaging.
Like
all of Semrock’s thin-film optical filters,
the new Laser Dichroic filters are hard-coated using
Semrock’s ion-beam sputtering deposition process
for permanent “no burn-out” optical durability
and lasting reliability even in harsh environmental conditions,
and they are backed by an industry-leading five year
warranty.
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About Semrock:
Semrock manufactures quality optical filters that set
the standard in performance and reliability for the biotech
and analytical instrumentation markets. All Semrock optical
filters are made with hard Ion Beam Sputtered optical
coatings. OEM filters are manufactured in volume. End-users
benefit from a wide selection of standard catalog products
that ship from stock. Semrock’s patented and patent-pending
products include the highly acclaimed BrightLine® series
of fluorescence filters for research and clinical microscopy,
high-throughput screening, real-time PCR, and other fluorescence-based
instrumentation; state-of-the-art filters for Raman spectroscopy;
and other unique laser analytical instrumentation filters.
Semrock’s innovative products, made possible by
combining modern ion-beam sputtering with Semrock’s
proprietary volume manufacturing technology, are covered
under an industry-leading five-year warranty.
Founded in September 2000, Semrock is based in Rochester,
New York, a well-known center of optics, and has sales
offices throughout the United States. For additional
information about Semrock, its products, and its team
of international distributors, visit the company website
at www.semrock.com.
BrightLine and Semrock are registered trademarks.
CONTACT:
Amanda Valek-MacDonald
Semrock, Inc.
amacdonald@semrock.com
585-594-7000
