# Light Lab

> Interactive fluorescence microscopy spectra configuration and simulation tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Zeiss AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-lab/id488066212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-lab/id488066212/reviews.md

## What is Light Lab?

With Light Lab by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, you have a fully interactive spectra configuration tool for fluorescence microscopy at your hands. You easily check the spectral compatibility for over 500 fluorophores in the Spectra Viewer module, see the efficiencies in the Imaging Simulator, and email the configuration to yourself or others in the lab as pdf. Additionally you have the option to save your lab's microscopy systems configurations as presets in the Microscope Manager.
 
What's more, the app offers quick and easy access to our online databases for support, events and brochures, and integrates our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels.
 
Light Lab by Carl Zeiss Microscopy is the ideal companion to our ZEN 2011 digital imaging software solution. For more information, go to http://www.zeiss.com/zen

## Key features

- Interactive spectra configuration
- Spectra Viewer for fluorophore compatibility
- Imaging Simulator for efficiency
- Save microscopy system presets
- Access to online databases and social media

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-lab/id488066212/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Could be good

*2017-11-28*

Disappointing that in SpectraViewer there are no x axis marks, making it difficult to determine emission wavelengths.

### 1/5 — Keep crashing in ios8

*2014-12-19, version 1.2*

Doesn't work at all on ios8

### 5/5 — Handy Tool, Slick Package

*2012-09-27, version 1.1.2*

A great teaching aid.  The spectra database is pretty thorough and has helped me optimize laser settings countless times.

### 3/5 — Good start

*2011-12-23, version 1.0*

Hanging a little bit on my iPhone 4s. Because of that I never got my microscope sufficiently set up to run the simulator. I love the spectral viewer. Very useful.

## Frequently asked questions about Light Lab

### What is Light Lab used for?

Light Lab is an interactive tool for configuring spectral settings in fluorescence microscopy. It helps users check spectral compatibility for fluorophores, simulate imaging efficiencies, and manage microscopy system configurations.

### Can Light Lab be used offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, it mentions access to online databases for support, events, and brochures, suggesting an internet connection may be required for some features.

### What devices does Light Lab support?

Light Lab is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is Light Lab suitable for young children?

Light Lab has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is generally appropriate for younger users. However, its technical nature makes it most relevant for users involved in scientific research or education.

### How often is Light Lab updated?

The app was last updated on August 18, 2016, with version 1.3. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the user sentiment for Light Lab?

Based on the provided data, Light Lab has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed to slightly negative user reception.

### Does Light Lab have ads?

No, Light Lab does not contain advertisements.

### How does Light Lab compare to other microscopy software?

Light Lab is a specialized tool for spectral configuration and simulation in fluorescence microscopy, integrating with Carl Zeiss's ZEN 2011 software. It offers interactive features for fluorophore compatibility and imaging efficiency not found in general microscopy viewers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-08-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- bugs have been smashed
- improved compatibility for current iOS versions
- extended support for new devices & screen resolutions

### 1.2 — 2014-05-27

- Compatibility with iOS 7.1
- Support for new devices
- New icon design
- Menu function “Get more apps by ZEISS”
- Minor bugfixes
- Push notifications for webinars and important events

### 1.1.2 — 2012-09-26

- Fixed bug with iPhone 3GS that caused crashing of application at first start
- iOS 6 compatibility
- Various minor fixes

### 1.1 — 2012-05-23

- native support of Retina iPad display
- ZEISS on Your Campus integration
- After adding a dye and light source, the app recommends suitable ZEISS filter sets
- Import your microscope setup from "Microscope Manager" directly into the "Spectra Viewer"
- Option to edit the LSM detector manually
- Completely reworked and updated brochures database
- various minor fixes for glitches, usability improvements, updated graphics etc.

### 1.0 — 2011-12-14

No release notes.

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