Filter wheel for an automated microscope having excitation/emission tuned aperatures

摘要

An improved filter wheel is disclosed, through embodiments, that comprises a plurality of reflector support structures formed as a unitized structure with a circular base member. In some embodiments, the filter wheel further comprises a plurality of light sources mounted on the filter wheel.

主权项

1. A filter wheel apparatus of an automated microscope, comprising a plurality of optical component modules positioned at angular intervals around the filter wheel, wherein each of the plurality of optical modules comprise the filters, dichroic reflectors, and apertures tuned for each of the excitation/emission frequency combinations.