Compact dual-channel microscope Confotec® Duo
The new Confotec® Duo microscope from SOL instruments is a compact device with two integrated lasers (532 nm and 785 nm with an optical isolator) with the telescopes and a dual-channel imaging spectrometer. Confotec® Duo, based on Raman scattering technique, has been designed to provide a new level of convenience in the class of compact Raman microscopes offering easy, rapid measurements of sophisticated samples with improved spatial resolution.
Confocal microscope Confotec® Duo
For more than 25 years SOL instruments has been in progress discovering unique solutions for the ever-growing researchers’ needs and challenges in various fields of application.
Our extensive knowledge of cutting edge technology in the field of Raman spectroscopy has allowed us to create the instrument that meets the needs of Raman researchers with clear understanding of how it can be applied to solving a wide range of different tasks in science, industry and health.
The new Confotec® Duo, based on Raman scattering technique, has been designed to provide a new level of convenience in the class of compact Raman microscopes offering easy, rapid measurements of sophisticated samples with improved spatial resolution, allowing the users to do more with less.
Configuration
The confocal Raman microscope Confotec® Duo is a compact instrument which uses two integrated lasers (532 nm and 785 nm with an optical isolator) with the telescopes and a dual-channel imaging spectrometer.
A sample under investigation is lighted by the light emitting diode source. The integrated video camera allows to observe a sample and direct laser radiation to the area of interest much more accurately.
An automated stage is used to select the research area of interest and for 2D mapping. For a two-laser input of radiation, a patented method based on modern developments in optics has been applied instead of the traditional mirror (beam combiner), which combines laser beams and causes energy loss.
Assured reliability
When operating Confotec® Duo, a user is not distracted by preparation of the instrument for research as well as its maintenance. The absence of movable elements in the instrument and the automatic spectral calibration ensures long-term stability of the instrument and reproducibility of measurement results.
Operation of the instrument is limited by installation of a sample for analysis and selection of the area of interest. In the process of operation a user is assisted by a smooth adjustment of the laser power.
Features
- the use of a new type low-noise detector, which is characterized by a high signal-to-noise ratio and allows measurements to be made without low temperature cooling;
- operation in low-frequency range.
General system characteristics
| Sensitivity: | third-order silicon peak detection (more details: Scheme) |
| Spatial resolution: | lateral (XY) < 1 μm; axial (Z) < 2 μm |
| Minimum step of the stage scanning for 2D mapping: | 100 nm |
| Video camera: | color (not less than 5 Mpx) with the possibility of saving the image on a computer |
- Sensitivity: third-order silicon peak detection (more details: Scheme)
- Spatial resolution: lateral (XY) less than 1 μm; axial (Z) less than 2 μm
- Minimum step of the stage scanning for 2D mapping: 100 nm
- Video camera: color (not less than 5 Mpx) with the possibility of saving the image on a computer
Spectral characteristics
| Laser wavelength | Laser power | Detected range | Spectral resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532 nm | 50 мВт | 70 сm⁻¹ – 3155 сm⁻¹ 70 сm⁻¹ – 4740 сm⁻¹ | 4 сm⁻¹ – 4,7 сm⁻¹ 6,8 cm⁻¹ – 7,5 сm⁻¹ |
| 785 nm | 130 мВт | 50 сm⁻¹ – 2140 сm⁻¹ 50 сm⁻¹ – 3500 сm⁻¹ | 2,8 cm⁻¹ – 3,2 сm⁻¹ 6,7 сm⁻¹ – 7 сm⁻¹ |
- Laser wavelength 532 nm: laser power 50 mW; detected range 70-3155 сm⁻¹; spectral resolution 4-4,7 сm⁻¹
- Laser wavelength 532 nm: laser power 50 mW; detected range 70-4740 сm⁻¹; spectral resolution 6,8-7,5 сm⁻¹
- Laser wavelength 785 nm: laser power 130 mW; detected range 50-2140 сm⁻¹; spectral resolution 2,8-3,2 сm⁻¹
- Laser wavelength 785 nm: laser power 130 mW; detected range 50-3500 сm⁻¹; spectral resolution 6,7-7 сm⁻¹
Scheme: 3-rd and 4-th order of Si Raman
excitation laser: 532 nm, accumulation time: 50 s
Application areas of the Confotec® Duo microscope
- Analysis of tablets and solutions;
- Identification and analysis of additives and fillers;
- Control of a condition of drugs: purity and quality;
- Raw materials check (100% identification).
- Identification of drugs by non-destructive method;
- Identification and analysis of solvents;
- Expertise of fibers, fabrics, pigments, spots, etc.;
- Proof of authenticity of works of art;
- Analysis of documents, medicaments, money.
- Study of preservation, degradation and aging of art objects;
- Identification of materials used for objects of art.
- Detection of pollutants, analysis of precipitation in water.
- Identification and verification (research) of gemstones by non-destructive method;
- Control of fakes (zirconium products).
- Identification of geological materials;
- Detection of inclusions in minerals;
- Analysis of chemical composition.
- Analysis of various carbon-derived structures;
- New materials used in nanotechnologies.
Confotec Duo has a wide range of applications.
Please contact us for information related to your interests.
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Confotec® NR500
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Confotec® MR350/520/750
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Confotec® MR200
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Confotec® CARS
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Confotec® Uno
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Confotec® series microscopes
Raman confocal microscopes of Confotec® series: the 3D scanning laser microscopes-spectrometers designed to solve analytical tasks without an object destruction. Variety of configurations, reliability, flexibility and modularity, as well as high spatial and spectral resolution, allow to choose the optimal fitting of the Confotec® microscope for your unique application and investigation area.