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We looked somewhat into using LEDs as general purpose fluorescence and
illumination lamps a while back.  It basically boils down to the
wavelengths you need to access with your lamp.  A white LED will get
much of the visible spectrum, for instance, but if you are imaging
something with a UV-responsive dye you will need a different LED.

Craig


On 11/5/07, Glen MacDonald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Has anyone replaced the mercury illuminator on an Olympus IX-81 with
> a non-arc source such as metal-halogen or LED?  I'm looking for
> experiences regarding reliability, operational cost and performance
> on a laser scanning confocal installation.
>
> Off-line commercial responses are welcome.
> Thanks,
> Glen
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