Big data analysis of Nikon confocal microscope operational data
Laser scanning confocal microscope is the most sophisticated optical imaging instrument and an important research equipment in the field of life research.The Nikon confocal microscopes at Core Facility of School of Life Sciences of Lanzhou University worked more than 10,000 hours over two years and obtained a large amount of observational data.Analysis of the usage records showed that the instru-ment was used saturatedly from 09 to 22 o'clock every day,and the usage only decreased during the winter vacation,indicating the need for all-weather service.Big data analysis of observational data ob-tained a lot of valuable information.For instance,the total utilization rate of 488nm and 561nm laser is more than one-third,the percentages of single laser excitation and dual laser excitation are 72% and 24%,respectively,and the utilization rate of high sensitivity detection channel is close to 90%.This valuable information can provide the scientific basis for the instrumental management and training of confocal microscopes.
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