Optogenetics is a technology that allows one to investigate behaviours of neurons and their circuits, by precisely delivering light - of different colors and with high spatial and temporal resolutions - to stimulate/silence selected neurons. In addition, there may also be a need to control neural activity independently and/or simultaneously at different locations. Mightex's Polygon400 Dynamic Spatical Illuminators(DSI) are specifically designed for such ex vivo or in vitro optogenetics applications.
Polygon400 DSI integrates the state-of-the-art spatial light modulators and high-power LEDs using a proprietary Etendue-preserving optical design to deliver high-intensity illumination patterns with diffraction-limited resolution. A Texas Instruments' DLP spatial light modulator is used to display a user defined image pattern. At the heart of the Polygon400 is a unique optical system that carefully delivers light from LED sources to the DLP panel and then through a microscope to the specimen plane. Such a systematic approach makes it possible to achieve maximum optical intensity while maintaining diffraction-limited imaging performance. We look forward to seeing you at the 21st LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich from May 13 - 16, 2013. Meet AMS Technologies and our Co- Exhibitors in hall B1.301 + 309