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I was actually referring to the newer UV versions that are ~380 nm.  I think
some people really need excitation lower than 405nm.  Certainly if one can
use 405nm instead of 380nm, that is best.


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> Jeff,
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> 	You are right.  I think all of the major confocal 
> manufacturers are
> offering 405nm diode lasers.  I have two of them here on my 
> SP2s, and have
> not had any problems.  As a side benefit they excite CFP very nicely
> 
> Owen
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