http://www.leica-microsystems.com/science-lab/tag/tags/sensitivity/show/tag/ Article tagged with Sensitivity en-US This article discusses detectors (more precisely: sensors), that are employed in single point, i.e. true confocal scanning microscopes. The sensors in such systems are usually photomultiplier tubes. Also, the silicon pendants of PMTs are used for particular applications, especially single-molecule measurements. A new development has led to chimeric devices called hybrid detector (HyD) which unite benefits of both technologies. http://www.leica-microsystems.com/science-lab/detectors-for-sensitive-detection-hyd/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Frank Schreiber, Holger Birk, Dr. Rolf T. Borlinghaus In this article, advantages and disadvantages of different types of sensors for single point true confocal scanning devices are discussed. Traditionally, photomultiplier tubes have been employed in such systems. For some cases, avalanche photodiodes have proven to fit best. A new development uniting vacuum and silicon technology has led to chimeric sensors, called hybrid detectors (HyD). They benefit from both technologies. http://www.leica-microsystems.com/science-lab/sensors-for-true-confocal-scanning/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Frank Schreiber, Holger Birk, Dr. Rolf T. Borlinghaus Are you interested in learning more about the latest Leica confocal innovations for high speed imaging and sensitive detection? Then this webinar is for you. http://www.leica-microsystems.com/science-lab/webinars/webinar-fast-point-scanning-confocal-microscopy/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Dr. Constantin Kappel This tutorial explains the underlying hybrid detection technology and compares it to photomultiplier technology. The implications of hybrid detection design for imaging and photon counting are discussed. The tutorial closes with a brief summary of photon counting in the context of imaging. http://www.leica-microsystems.com/science-lab/step-by-step-guide-to-hybrid-detection-and-photon-counting/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:17:00 +0200 Dr. Constantin Kappel