Optical Microscopy
Plasma treatment is used in optical microscopy to clean and activate surfaces, ensuring better sample preparation and imaging. For techniques like Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy, plasma treatment is crucial for creating hydrophilic surfaces that facilitate even sample distribution and reduce background noise. It also enhances the bonding of biomolecules or coatings to glass or plastic substrates, improving the clarity and contrast of images. By modifying the surface properties, plasma treatment allows for more precise and reliable observation of delicate biological samples in high-resolution optical microscopy.
Learn more about how plasma treatment is used for your specific application in the following application notes:
Fluorescence Microscopy
Plasma cleaning is essential to the preparation of fluorescence microscopy samples. Plasma removes organic contamination and introduces polar groups to glass or quartz slide surfaces. As a result, plasma removes fluorescent impurities that would...