Microscopy Illumination: Considering Nonlaser Light Sources
Jan 19, 2016 — As recently as five years ago, shopping for a microscope light source was fairly straightforward. For routine applications, it was tungsten halogen, typically 100 W, while for fluorescence, it was an arc source, typically 100 W mercury. Today, there is a dizzying array of choices available from both the microscope vendors and independent third parties. Here is a quick review of the new nonlaser light sources and six questions to consider when buying a new system.