To get access to the microscopy facility each user has to attend a short laser safety introduction.

To request introduction, please contact Dr. Petra Bolte or Dr. Levent Gütay. The introduction should be repeated every year.

At the core facility we have following laser classes:

1. Leica SP5 STED (laser class 4/ IV device in accordance with IEC/EN 60825-1 )
- WLL / laser class 3B/ IIIb
- 592 STED laser /  laser class 4/ IV
- Argon laser / laser class 3B/ IIIb

2. Leica SP8 (laser class 3B/ IIIb device in accordance with IEC/EN 60825-1 )
- 405nm / laser class 3B/ IIIb
- 488nm / laser class 3B/ IIIb
- 564nm / laser class 3B/ IIIb
- diode laser(633nm) / laser class 3B/ IIIb

Regarding lasers class IV:

 "Class IV—High Power Laser, whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take precautions to prevent exposure to direct and reflected beams. Diffuse as well as specular reflections cause severe skin or eye damage. Danger! " (ref.)