The OptogeniX ThetaStation-1 is an opto-mechanical tool designed to perform in vivo site-selective stimulation with OptogeniX tapered fibers. The ThetaStation-1 can be used with any fiber-coupled source of visible light (either laser or LED).
The ThetaStation-1 is manually operated and is applied for site-selective light delivery with tapered fibers. Once the optrode has been implanted, the emitting sub-region of the tapered fiber can be adjusted using the micrometric screw on the ThetaStation-1.
The emitting sub-region of the tapered fiber depends on:
Before your experiment, it is strongly advised that you build up a calibration table for the optrode, light source, and patch cables you intend to use in your experiment. Please refer to the ThetaStation-1 guide (p.2-4) for detailed instructions on how to do this.
Optogenix Properties
External Light Source
Fiber-coupled laser or LED
Input Port
FC/PC
Output Port
FC/PC or SMA905
Dimensions
16 cm x 16 cm x 19 cm
Weight
5 kg
Items to be purchased with the Theta Statation: