Infinity Cube

Specifically designed for Optogenetics, flash photolysis, FRAP and widefield fluorescence, the Cairn Infinity Cube gives scientists direct access to the infinity-space of commercial upright microscopes and macroscopes.

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This allows for the efficient and flexible coupling of multiple independent light sources with each optimised for different field of view, wavelength, polarisation state and / or other property. Unlike competing systems the principal, on-axis, filter cube can be precisely and simply steered in-situ delivering the photons to exactly where they are needed.

Illumination areas can range from full field to controllable areas down to several microns diameter using LEDs and diffraction limited spots using lasers.
We can also use the Infinity Cube as the basis of a modular fluorescence microscope for bespoke applications; please contact our Sales team for details.

Application Usage

  • Optogenetics – halo and channel rhodopsin
  • FRAP – Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching
  • Flash photolysis
  • Widefield fluorescence especially FRET / calcium recordings
  • Integration into modular fluorescence microscopes

Features and Benefits

  • Independent iris, rectangular, or pin hole field stops for selective illumination / phototoxicity reduction
  • Interchangeable magnetic filter cubes
  • OptoFlip option for rapid bypass
  • Laser safety interlocks and bespoke optics for singlemode, multimode fibres and direct laser coupling
  • Works with our MultiPort adapters for four or more independent illuminators
  • Emission filter slider
  • Rotating polariser option
  • Infinity space cube holder
  • Adjustable mirror mount
  • Interlock safety switch

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FAQ

Cairns’s design ethos is based on compatibility across a wide range of manufacturers. In the rare case where we do not have a compatible part, we have a custom design team available to provide a solution. 

We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all our products.

We aim for a delivery time of 2-4 weeks. However, the specific delivery time will be confirmed at the point of order.

We offer full training and support across our entire product range. 

Yes, we have full custom design capabilities and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers available to provide a solution that meets your needs. 

Our CellCams are supported in Micro-Manager and we have a full SDK available. 

Customer Reviews

"The build quality of their equipment is excellent, and has proven both reliable and versatile in our lab’s day-to-day research; our Cairn equipment has provided years of dependable service."
Andrew James
“Over the past 20 years we have purchased a wide range of equipment from Cairn Research, ranging from several Optopatch amplifiers, OptoLED, Optosourse arc lamp and custom-made optical pathways for nanoscale measurements.”
Walter Marcotti
“What I love about this company is the quality and the reliability of every piece of equipment that I purchased. The instruments are made of high-grade materials (mostly aluminum for the optics components) and are intended for heavy everyday use in the laboratory. “
Andreas Werdich

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