[FILM-Users 00346] Fwd: RE: Simple camera for quantitative phase imaging - SID4Bio

[Martin Spitaler]

Dear microscopy users,

  is anybody interested in this technology? In principle, what it does 
is generating high-contrast images in 'brightfield' mode, without any 
staining.

  If several people are interested, we could organise an on-site 
demonstration.

Good imaging,

Martin

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Subject: 	RE: Simple camera for quantitative phase imaging - SID4Bio
Date: 	Fri, 3 May 2013 18:39:23 +0200
From: 	Aurelie Azam <azam at phasics.fr>
To: 	'Martin Spitaler' <m.spitaler at imperial.ac.uk>



Dear Martin,

Thank you for your interest.

We are not related to Phasefocus. We provide the same type of images: 
quantitative phase image, but we rely on another technology. We 
integrate a specific grating in front of our camera that will enable 
generating the phase image. There are three main advantages as compared 
to the Phasefocus technique. First we do not need for scanning: one 
acquisition provide one image. So we can do real time imaging and we 
don't need mechanical part. Secondly, our technology does not require 
laser source and can work with white light illumination with or without 
filter. Consequently,  it can fit any set-up and simultaneously works 
with other modalities such as fluorescence . Finally, our technology 
presents as a simple camera that plugs on the microscope. So it is very 
simple to put in place (no scanning stage, no other source are needed).

If quantitative phase imaging is of interest for you, I would be really 
pleased to discuss with you and explain further our technology. I would 
also be pleased to learn more about our projects and understand how 
phase imaging would be of help for them. I will not be at my office next 
week but would it possible to call you the week after?

Best regards,

Aurélie Azam

/Marketing Manager/

*/Phasics/*

Tel : +33 1 69 33 89 87

Fax : +33 1 69 33 89 88

*De :*Martin Spitaler [mailto:m.spitaler at imperial.ac.uk]
*Envoyé :* jeudi 2 mai 2013 18:30
*À :* Aurelie Azam
*Objet :* Re: Simple camera for quantitative phase imaging - SID4Bio

Dear Aurelie Azam,

   is this the same technology that is sold in the UK under the name of 
Phasefocus Virtual Lens? Interesting, I've seen a presentation recently.

Martin Spitaler

On 26/04/2013 12:25, Aurelie Azam wrote:

    Dear Martin,

    Our company, Phasics is offering an innovative camera-like device
    enabling quantitative phase imaging in light microscopy.

    The instrument enables label-free cells imaging. It offers a very
    *great contrast with no marker*, making possible time lapse
    observation over long period of time. Moreover, as it provides
    *quantitative* data, it allows advanced image analysis: rigorous
    segmentation, counting, cell dry mass measurement.... It applies to
    the study of individual cell or cell populations in matter such as
    *cells migration, growth, death, intracellular processes, drugs
    effect comparison or parasite counting*....  The instrument simply
    plugs on the C-mount of *any microscope* and does not require any
    specific dishes.  Thus it can work simultaneously with fluorescence,
    thus it is possible to observe the interaction of labeled molecules
    (proteins, DNA...) in their global environment. In the attached
    brochure, you will see some examples of our images.

    We would be very interested in getting *your feedback* and
    discussing if such a technology may be of interest for your research.

    We will be at ELMI next month with a demo. Will you be attending the
    congress? This would be a nice opportunity to meet. Otherwise, we
    would be pleased to visit you for a demo. In any case, it would be
    great to discuss with you before. When would it be possible to call
    you?

    Best regards,

    Aurélie Azam

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    *Aurélie Azam*

    /Marketing Manager/

    *PHASICS*

    XTEC BAT 404

    Campus de l'Ecole Polytechnique

    91128 Palaiseau, FRANCE

    Tel : +33 1 69 33 89 73

    Fax : +33 1 69 33 89 88

    /http://www.phasics.com/

    	

    	



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