The Thermo Scientific DXR™2 Raman microscope is designed to produce the results demanded by Raman experts with the ease required by busy analytical laboratories. SmartLock optical components and a patented auto alignment system make set-up easy, fast and precise. Automated calibration, focus and exposure ensure quality results with every measurement.
Capabilities:
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High performance confocal Raman microscopy in a robust, integrated design
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Autoalignment and calibration ensures scientifically accurate measurements, without tools or manual procedures
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Real-time preview, automated fluorescence correction, autoexposure, and cosmic ray rejection
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System status indicator shows the user at a glance that the system is optimized and ready to collect data
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Three-path fine beam autoalignment maintains peak performance and sampling integrity
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Laser power regulation ensures consistent sample excitation over the lifetime of the laser
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Advanced spectrograph design with no moving parts simplifies use and make the detection system and calibration robust
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Pre-aligned and lock-in-place components use automatic recognition and stored alignment, allowing any user to reconfigure an instrument in seconds
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Lasers and other components can be interchanged and shared with every instrument in the DXR2 Raman family
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Optional, automated polarized Raman capabilities provide structural information that complements chemical information
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Add new wavelengths without tools or service engineer visit
Exceptional Performance:
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Spatial resolution—demonstrated as good as 540nm resolution on ideal sample
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Confocal depth resolution—demonstrated as good as 1.7μm on ideal sample\
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Full spectral range of 3500-50cm-1 captured with a single exposure of the CCD avoids stitching artefacts. Extended spectral range to 6,000cm-1 available for 532nm laser
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Supports multiple excitation lasers. 532nm, 633nm, and 780nm
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Automatic fluorescence correction available with all excitation lasers
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Research-quality Olympus viewing optics
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Automatic intensity correction generates spectra that are comparable between instruments and different excitation lasers
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Multidimensional wavelength calibration provides accurate wavelength calibration across entire spectral range
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Proprietary Triplet spectrograph provides exceptional peak shape and maintains focus at all wavelengths
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Software controlled switching between confocal and high-energy collection modes
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Proprietary algorithm for automated cosmic ray rejection and high-quality laser line filters ensure artefact-free spectra
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Lasers depolarized to avoid confusing sample orientation effects
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Laser Power Regulator provides active monitoring of laser power and ensures reproducible laser excitation power over the lifetime of lasers and even after replacing lasers
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Optimized gratings for each excitation laser avoid performance sacrifices of systems that share gratings for multiple excitation lasers
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Proprietary auto alignment ensures system can be maintained in like-new condition
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Proprietary Smart-backgrounds automatically remove CCD dark energy profile
Recommended for:
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Forensics – trace evidence and illicit drug identification
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Pharmaceutical – polymorphs, particulate contaminants, and diffusion studies
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Art Restoration/Conservation – identify and characterize pigments, resins, glazes, and inks
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Archaeology – characterize horn, shell, bone, and ceramic artefacts
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Solar – Silicon crystallinity; characterization of photovoltaic materials
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Polymers – inclusions and gel defects, weathering effects, tie layers in laminates, and crystallinity
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Failure analysis – characterizing particulates and small features on surfaces
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Gemology – rapid ID of coloured stones, distinguishing natural and synthetic diamonds, characterizing inclusions and adulterants
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Nanotechnology – characterize graphene, CNTs, DLC coatings and other nanostructures
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Academic research – useful in material science, biological studies, and many applied research fields
