TOF-SIMS (Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry)
Instrument description
The ZEISS LSM 980 NLO is an advanced laser scanning microscope for high-resolution fluorescence imaging of cells and thick tissues. It operates in laser scanning mode with highly sensitive and spectral detectors for flexible emission detection, as well as Airyscan detection (a detector array enabling super-resolution and increased sensitivity), and includes a multiphoton (two-photon) modality for deep-tissue imaging. It also features FLIM for advanced fluorescence lifetime analysis. The instrument is available for research activities, training sessions, and service-based analyses within scientific collaborations and supported projects.”
Access procedures
Internal users (CNR / affiliated institutions)
Access is available through the institutional intranet portal: [intranet link].
Instrument use must be booked in advance and approved by the instrument manager (enrica.soprano@cnr.it)
External users
External access is possible under the following agreements:
1.Scientific collaboration – use of the instrument within a joint research project or bilateral collaboration agreement.
2.Training – hands-on sessions supervised by qualified laboratory staff.
3.Use under technical assistance
4.Service – measurement and analysis performed by the facility staff on samples provided by the user
Indicative fees
Scientific collaboration
To be defined
Training and self use
Includes technical support and independent use of the instrument with on demand technical support.
Hourly user fee: 75-110 €Hourly instrument fee: 50-80 €
Technical supervision
To be defined
