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We have a Power Technolgy laser rated at 440 nm but closer to 436 nm that 
is 18mW and was less than $10k in 2004.  It works great for objective 
illuminated TIRF with the Olympus objectives.


At 01:01 PM 09/01/06 -0400, you wrote:

>Dear List,
>
>I am looking for 425 or 430 nm laser for TIRF (ca. 10 mW or better).
>
>Does anyone have any experience with the Rainbow Photonics 430 nm laser
>(stability, noise, service, etc.). For what price one can get the 430 nm
>laser? Which other company could be selling a laser(s) in between 420 and
>430 nm?
>
>Does anyone have the 592 nm laser from Crystal Laser equipped for TIRF (25
>or 50 mW)? Any feedback is highly appreciated.
>
>Have a nice long weekend,
>
>Vitaly
>
>NCI-Frederick,
>301-846-6575
>
>

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Michael Cammer   Analytical Imaging Facility   Albert Einstein Coll. of Med.
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