January 23, 2026
New Features Luminosa 2.0 New workflow for FRAP and a Python interface.
This powerful new addition brings even more flexibility and performance.
New functions for LumiFinder:
• Automatically use different excitation power for emitter identification and time-trace measurements to avoid unnecessary photobleaching.
• More stopping criteria for the time-trace measurement offer more flexibility in single-molecule FRET measurements of immobilized molecules.
Adaptive workflows, custom acquisition, and reporting
Luminosa functionality is exported to Python classes:
• Move actuators (mirrors, filter wheels, etc.)
• Define ROIs and positions in a “global” coordinate system
• Set measurement parameters, start & stop measurements
• Access online results
Luminosa maintains functionalities not handled via Python:
• Laser interlock / laser safety
• Over-illumination protection
Use the Python environment of your choice:
• A small built-in Python 3.13 environment
• Any Python installation recognized by Windows as a Python environment
Work conveniently:
• With a small built-in editor
• With any Python editor of your choice
More about Luminosa - Single Photon Counting Confocal Microscope.
Examples:
The Python interface can be used to connect Napari and its ecosystem to FLIM acquisition, or it can speed up combined workflows for FCS and smFRET on multi-well plates with automated reporting.

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Press contact
Nicole Saritas
mkt@picoquant.com
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