Schott Lightline A08909 9.0" x 0.022" Fiber Optic Light Guide for Microscopy Illumination

The Schott Lightline A08909 is a precision-engineered fiber optic light guide designed as an alternative to conventional fiber optic bundles, offering enhanced uniformity and accuracy in microscopy and inspection lighting applications. Key features include:

• Calibrated illumination: Adjusted using a DDL-bulb to achieve a mean gray scale level of 200 with a gamma of 1.0, ensuring optimal uniform light distribution critical for detailed imaging and analysis.
• High positional accuracy: The fiber line is assembled within a rugged aluminum body to a tolerance of ±0.004" (0.1 mm) across all three planes, maintaining precise alignment parallel to the mounting surface for consistent illumination direction.
• Durable construction: The lightline features a hard-anodized black aluminum body and light source ferrule, with PVC-covered metal tubing that provides robust protection to the fiber bundle in demanding laboratory environments.
• Customization options: Available in custom lengths, bundle exits, and multiple configurations (dual, quad lines), accommodating specific experimental setups and optical system requirements.
• Optical accessories: Cylindrical and apertured lenses can be custom ordered to tailor beam shaping, making this lightline adaptable for specialized microscopy and bioimaging tasks.
• Applications relevance: Ideal for researchers in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical engineering, the Lightline supports high-precision illumination necessary for live-cell imaging, fluorescence microscopy, and inspection in bioprocessing workflows.

This fiber optic light guide is widely used in microscopy settings demanding uniform, calibrated illumination, making it an essential component for synthetic biology research and clinical diagnostic instrumentation where precise light delivery is paramount.