Designing a Custom Fluorescence Illumination System

In the context of an automated fluorescence system such as a high content screening platform for applications including drug discovery and spatial biology, the function of the light source can seem relatively simple: to provide a focused beam of light at a specified wavelength. However, there are many aspects to consider when it comes to designing a high-performance LED illumination system. This presentation provides a closer look at the importance of precision, performance, and lifetime, along with how these can be maximized. The session also covers which aspects of the light source can be customized to suit individual application requirements, helping guide system designers towards optimized illumination.

About the presenter
Samuel Hamilton, Ph.D., is part of the core technology team at CoolLED, where he is involved in designing and testing prototypes for cutting-edge LED Illumination Systems for a range of life science applications. Hamilton specializes in optical engineering, and earned his doctorate from the University of Cardiff, which focused on developing a method for profiling nanodiamonds using quantitative optical microscopy methods such as DIC and photothermal microscopy.