Microscopy Suite

Fees

Microscopy Suite Equipment Fees

Fees/rates for use of equipment in the Microscopy Suite determined through analysis by Government Costing, University of Illinois. In effect starting August 1, 2021; subject to change.

Stereology Workstation

Using the Zeiss AxioImager A1 light microscope and the software provided, one may trace and analyze branching structures throughout single or serial sections. The SW will also plot and analyze the distribution of cells throughout single or serial sections. Measurements may be made while tracing, and the system includes all modern stereological probes for unbiased measurements (optical fractionator, optical and physical dissector, Cavalieri, cycloids, lines, nucleators, rotator).

Features

Optronics MicroFire Progressive Scan CCD
CCD Array: large-format 3/4" Color CCD
Active Pixels: 1600 x 1200
Pixel Size: 7.4 µm square
Fluorescence, transmitted brightfield, reflected brightfield & transmitted polarized light capabilities
Motorized stage and focus

For additional information about this piece of equipment, see the Calendars, Contacts, and Fees pages.

Primary Contacts	View Dianwen Zhang in Beckman directory Dianwen Zhang
Secondary Contacts	View Catherine Wallace in Beckman directory Catherine Wallace
Manufacturer	Carl Zeiss, Inc.
Equipment Model	AxioImager A1
Location	B606 E
Phone Numbers	(217) 333-4387, (217) 244-6928, (217) 265-5071, (217) 244-4473 (Room B606E)

Notes:

* The fee for use is added to our purchase cost for the specific precious metal (gold, gold-palladium, or platinum) expended during coating. Gold and gold-palladium are charged at $0.30/nm, and platinum is charged at $0.45/nm. The added fee is easy to determine for the dual-metal evaporator, for which total thicknesses are reported in nm. For the sputter coaters, at 65 mTorr and 40 mA, gold coats at 3 nm/10 seconds, gold-palladium coats at 1 nm/10 seconds, and platinum coats at 1 nm/10 seconds. So a standard 70-second coat of gold will cost an additional (21 x 0.30) $6.30, a 70-second coat of gold-palladium will cost (7 x 0.30) $2.10, and a 70-second coat of platinum will cost (7 x 0.45) $3.15.