Laser Microdissection

Optical Tweezers System

PALM MicroTweezers is an optical tweezers system that allows for precise, contact-free cell manipulation as well as to trap, move, and sort microscopic particles such as beads or even sub-cellular structures. Optical Tweezers use a highly focused laser beam to manipulate cells as well as trap, move, and sort microscopic particles.

The force field of a highly focused laser beam generates an optical trap and allows for precise micromanipulation without mechanical contact. Living cells can be manipulated either in isolation or amongst other cells without damage to their structure or function.

The wavelength of the applied infrared laser is 1064 nm and therefore within the medical technology's "therapeutic window" of 600 nm to 1200 nm, preventing damage to living systems.

Features

• Contact-free, non-invasive sample manipulation in 3D
• Trap, position or sort microscopic objects with nanometer precision
• Intuitive dual-beam operation with click & trap functionality
• Combined micromanipulation and high end imaging workstation
• Compatible with other ZEISS solutions such as PALM MicroBeam
• Applications range from micromanipulation, cell-cell interactions, cell sorting to quantitative force measurements