Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Titanium (Ti) Sapphire lasers are used to generate ultrashort laser pulses with durations in the femtosecond or picoseconds range. These lasers are used to study the fast dynamics of atoms, molecules, and materials. The fully automated hands-free dispersion compensation integrated in a single box delivers shorter pulses at the sample. The combination of short pulses, high power and widest tuning provides path to brighter and deeper images.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for performing sponsored research and other sponsored activities under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor or by sources other than State appropriations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(8)) The 2photon microscope is part of an update to an existing aging 10 years old 2photon microscope. The new instrument has an updated and unmatched capabilities, recently introduced to the market and will enable cutting edge research in the field of biological imaging and will be accessible to all University researchers through Research Resources Center (RRC) management.