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THUNDER Imager Tissue

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Decode 3D biology in real time*

The THUNDER Imager Tissue allows real-time fluorescence imaging of 3D tissue sections typically used in neuroscience and histology research. Acquire rich, detailed images of thick tissues, free from the haze ofout-of-focus blur.

With Computational Clearing, an innovative Leica technology, fine structures deep in tissues can be resolved thanks to Computational Clearing, an innovative Leica technology. Image detailed morphological structures like axons and dendrites of neurons in a brain slice. The high image quality, even with thick tissue sections, is combined with the well-known speed, fluorescence efficiency, and ease of use of a widefield microscope.

Gain these advantages using a THUNDER Imager Tissue for your research:

  • Get computationally cleared images directly in your live preview with THUNDER Live
  • Rapidly acquire blur-free images showing finest details of the morphology, even deep within thick specimens
  • Fast sample overviews with full electronic synchronization of the hardware
  • Image and analyze challenging tissue sections with an intuitive and integrated workflow

*in accordance with ISO/IEC 2382:2015

Begin every experiment with confidence

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Perform high resolution tissue imaging on thick samples without struggling to find your region of interest.

The new THUNDER Live add-on visualizes a computationally cleared image instantly in the live view and allows you to optimize ICC parameters by using live image feedback.

Your benefits with THUNDER Live:

  • Computationally cleared images directly in your live preview.
  • Reduced time to optimal results with immediate visual feedback.
  • Intuitively and quickly find the best THUNDER ICC parameters on the fly while still in live view.
  • Easy selection of important regions of interest even with thick samples.

Faster imaging

Increase your slide scanning experiment speed and perform fast and efficient multicolor acquisiton. You'll be able to assess more fluorescent markers with less photobleaching.

The advantages with the accelerated tissue imaging

  • Scan your samples, such as slides, faster with fully synchronized hardware control
  • Multicolor acquisitions are more than two times faster when using the Synapse controller
  • Discover contextual information unbelievably fast with multicolor, whole slide scanning experiments
  • Evaluate more markers, with less photobleaching, through precise control of multiline LED light sources

Resolve fine details of challenging specimens

THUNDER Imager Tissue delivers instantly cleared fluorescent images with fine details of your multi-color tissue sections. Simply turn on the THUNDER Imager and start imaging! The unique Computational Clearing method will use optimal parameters to produce expert results. It does this automatically with no need for calibration or user interaction.

Achieve optimal fluorescence and contrast settings instantly via the patented Leica fluorescence intensity (FIM) and contrast managers. Choose from a range of objectives, optimized for specific applications, to ensure outstanding results even with challenging specimens.

"THUNDER Imager Tissue configurations"

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Choose the configuration which best meets your requirements:

  • With the Computational Clearing functionality, you can have a fully automated tissue imaging system for recording multi-color images. Including THUNDER Live for easy previews*.
  • Our adaptive deconvolution can be combined with Computational Clearing to achieve brilliant imaging with 3D samples. Achieve high contrast, 3-dimensional images with maximized resolution and clarity.
*Only available with certain configurations

The Ultimate Combination: Laser Microdissection and THUNDER Imaging

THUNDER can be combined with additional Laser Microdissection (LMD) capabilities on the same system. Since both systems are based on our upright microscopy stand, the LMD and THUNDER Imager Tissue can be combined to offer:

  • Space savings with one system for multiple tasks
  • Brilliant fluorescence imaging with THUNDER using LAS X
  • Laser Microdissection using the unique LMD Software to visualize and mark regions of interest for subsequent dissection and collection via gravity into standard vials ready for downstream processing such as RNAseq, NGS, MS, qPCR, microarray etc.
Specifications
Microscope Platform DM6 B
Display/Touch screen SmartTouch controls the microscope conveniently and intuitively
Focus Motorized and Mechanical
Stage Mechanical, motorized and scanning stages
LAS X Navigator Software Yes (optional)
Transmitted Light Illumination LED
Transmitted Light Contrast Methods BF, optional PH, DF, POL, DIC
Fluorescence Axis Fully automated, with optional Internal Filter Wheel (IFW) and Excitation Manager
Fluorescence Illumination LED, EL6000
Does the THUNDER Imagers preserve both raw image data and THUNDERed data?
Yes, THUNDER Imagers always keep both the raw data and the THUNDERed data. It is however possible to only keep the THUNDERed data to reduce data size.
How does THUNDER compare to other techniques like deconvolution, spinning disk and structured illumination?
Comparison to deconvolution: The core technology in all THUNDER Imagers is Computational Clearing. Computational Clearing removes blur in real time and extends the range of applications to thick samples compared to conventional Widefield techniques. THUNDER Imagers offer all the benefits of camera-based systems such as high acquisition speed, low light stress, high dynamic range, and high sensitivity, allowing imaging under physiological conditions. Image quality can be further improved by combining Computational Clearing with 3D deconvolution as offered in the methods Small Volume Computational Clearing (SVCC) and Large Volume Computational Clearing (LVCC). LVCC specifically benefits from Computational Clearing as it makes thick samples more accessible for deconvolution. Comparison to other imaging techniques: another way to acquire optical sections with camera-based imaging systems is by using multiple-point illumination, such as a Nipkow disk or grid-projecting devices. The latter introduces artifacts whenever the grid cannot be projected sharply in the focal plane so they can struggle with thick specimens. In addition, they require multiple exposures for each image which slows down acquisition and may cause more photo damage to the sample. Disk-based systems, on the other hand, must deal with the finite distance between pinholes which introduces light contamination from out-of-focus planes at certain imaging depths. The benchmark for optical sectioning of 3D samples are confocal point scanners which offer superior quality high-contrast fluorescence images. However, with point scanning confocal systems, imaging large samples can be time consuming.
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