F. Maurer* BMG LABTECH
Monochromators are wavelength selection devices that can be used in a microplate reader. With monochromators, users can conveniently type in any wavelength for excitation or emission, whereas with filters, it is necessary to have the correct hardware. A major drawback to conventional monochromators, however, is that, unlike filters, they are not sensitive enough to perform all of the leading microplate reader applications.

In this poster, BMG LABTECH introduces a new, advanced type of double monochromator to microplate reading instrumentation, the LVF MonochromatorTM. Able to use adjustable bandwidths up to 100 nm, LVF MonochromatorsTM can have significantly greater light transmission than conventional monochromators. In addition, this new monochromator technology is based on linear variable filters, which avoid the inherent stray light encountered with conventional monochromators. The result is more light transmission and greater sensitivity in all fluorescence and luminescence assays.