Lightnovo RG Raman Microscope
Introduction:
The Lightnovo RG Raman Microscope at DaMBIC consists of a microscope platform with 2 possible spectrometer configurations (532 nm and 785 nm excitation) for spectroscopy applications requiring high spectral and spatial resolution, broad spectral range, long mapping range and excellent laser stability. Dual microscopy modes (upright and inverted) are available through a flip design.
Applications:
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Label-free chemical imaging and mapping for life sciences, materials, and industrial analysis.
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Raman spectroscopy by using the spectrometers as stand-alone units.
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Rapid area mapping with high throughput and diffraction-limited spatial resolution.
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Examples of materials analysed: pharmaceuticals and supplements, (micro-)plastics, food, bacteria determination, topical products penetration in skin,
Specifications
Microscope platform:
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Dual configuration: upright and inverted (flip without reassembly)
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Integrated transmitted-light imaging on a separate camera sensor
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The microscope stage is compatible with Lightnovo RG or miniRaman spectrometers
Spectrometers & Lasers:
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Excitation options: 532 and 785 nm (spectrometer models)
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532 nm model: Spectral range of 80-3700 cm-1 and a spectral resolution of 3-5 cm-1 / 4-6 cm-1 / 5-7 cm-1 corresponding to slit sizes 20/35/50 µm. (or 1.5-3cm-1 / 2-4cm-1 / 2.5-3.5cm-1 corresponding to slit sizes 20/35/50um?)
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785 nm model: Spectral range of 70-2500 cm-1 and a spectral resolution of 2-4 cm-1 / 3-5 cm-1 / 4-6 cm-1 corresponding to slit sizes 20/35/50 µm.
Performance:
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Lateral resolution: ~200–420 nm (objective/λ dependent)
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Axial resolution: ~700–2400 nm
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Motorized mapping range (XYZ): ~102 × 102 × 25 mm (min step ~100 nm)
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Manual mapping range (XYZ): ~10 × 10 × 13 mm (min step ~5 µm)
Sample holders / Accessories:
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Objectives: 10X, 20X, 40X, RMS/M25 adapters
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Holders for slides, 96-well plates, and dishes possible
Software:
MiraSpec software for acquisition, preprocessing (baseline/smoothing/normalization), mapping (XY/Z/time), and analysis (e.g., PCA, MCR).
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