The Materials Science of Optogenetics Experiments
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Blog Post
Published
Sept. 17, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
...needed for optogenetics.
There are several important considerations with fabrication of the fiber optics...pulse generator such as the A.M.P.I Master-9 Pulse Stimulator, which can control output of several lasers...equipment, most of which is relatively cheap). Several protocols have been written outlining the different...stimulation.
The scatter effect is also an important consideration when preparing the implant itself, which brings...least 85% of the initial laser output. The same considerations apply to the polishing and preparation of the... channel, Channelrhodopsin 2 (ChR2), exists in several states: closed/light receptive, open, closed/light...manipulation of the laser power source itself. Pulse generation (TTL pulse) is a standard electronics protocol...