Post by Darcy Peterka (Columbia University/Yuste lab):
We do a bunch of multiple imaging/uncaging experiments with 2+ lasers, and got tired of constantly taking apart the camera/laser ports to switch lenses and dichroics. This…
A UK postdoc came to our lab in the US and was surprised that we didn’t have any Blu-Tack in the lab. His old lab wasn’t the only UK lab that goes through Blu-Tack…
PVC plumbing pipe is often used for cheap and easy builds such as Faraday cages for electrophysiology rigs. However, the choice of sizes and fitings is rather limited. Enter FORMUFIT. They offer a…
I recently covered some alternative optomechanics sources beyond the usual suspects like ThorLabs and Newport. Here are a couple of less well known optomechanics shops.
The unfortunately named Eksma Optics has a…
Does the length of a cap screw include the head? How many threads per inch for the fine version of a 1/4″ bolt? Bolt Depot has all of this information neatly collected in …
Where do you get your optomechanics from?
Newport is a big, one-stop-shop. Get your Ti:Sapph laser, air table, and mechanics all in one place.
ThorLabs has a great line of standard parts….
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