This user-friendly, point-and-shoot Raman Microscope makes obtaining Raman data faster than ever before. Enhanced imaging features, including DynaCal Automatic X-axis Calibration (which eliminates manual calibration) and immediate visual insights from 3D Visualization Software, make the new Thermo Scientific™ DXR3 Raman Microscope incredibly efficient.
The DXR3 Raman Microscope offers flexibility and speed through its innovative gratings and lasers. It is ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including academic research, pharmaceuticals, microplastics analysis, advanced polymers, and many others.
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Capabilities
- Automatic alignment and calibration guarantee scientifically precise measurements, eliminating the need for manual procedures or tools.
- The three-path fine beam auto-alignment system ensures continuous optimal performance and sampling integrity.
- Lasers and other components are interchangeable and can be shared across all instruments within the DXR3 Raman family.
- Laser power regulation ensures consistent sample excitation throughout the laser's lifespan.
- New wavelengths can be added easily without requiring tools or service engineer visits.
- The innovative 3D Advanced Visualization Software provides immediate visual insights.
- The new Particle Analysis feature enables rapid identification and analysis of microparticles.
- This system delivers high-performance confocal Raman microscopy in an integrated and robust design.
- Features include automated fluorescence correction, real-time preview, auto exposure, and cosmic ray rejection.
- A system status indicator provides users with an immediate visual confirmation that the system is optimized and ready for data acquisition.
- Lock-in-place and pre-aligned components with automatic recognition and stored alignment allow any user to reconfigure an instrument within seconds.
- The advanced spectrograph design, with no moving parts, simplifies operation and enhances the robustness of the detection system and calibration.
- Optional, automated polarized Raman capabilities provide structural information that complements the chemical data obtained.
Validation
- Omnic D/S software offers compliance with CFR 21 Part 11 regulations.
- A comprehensive DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ validation package is available, featuring automated software protocols and thorough documentation.
Laser Safety
- The laser is physically blocked from the direct viewing path to prevent eye exposure.
- The microscope itself is independently certified as a Class 1 laser-safe device. (Please note: Optional fiber-optic accessories and certain other optional accessories are Class IIIb laser devices and require the use of laser safety eyewear and adherence to laser safety precautions.)
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Exceptional Performance
- Optimized gratings are used for each excitation laser, preventing the performance compromises seen in systems that share gratings across multiple lasers.
- A complete spectral range of 3500-50 cm-1 can be captured in a single CCD exposure, eliminating stitching artifacts. An extended spectral range of up to 6,000 cm-1 is available for the 532 nm laser.
- The spatial resolution is demonstrated to be as fine as 540 nm on ideal samples.
- The confocal depth resolution is shown to be as good as 1.7 μm on ideal samples.
- The proprietary Triplet spectrograph maintains focus across all wavelengths, delivering exceptional peak shape.
- The Laser Power Regulator actively monitors laser power, ensuring consistent and reproducible laser excitation power throughout the laser's lifespan, even after replacements.
- Lasers are depolarized to prevent misleading results due to sample orientation.
- The system supports multiple excitation lasers: 455 nm, 532 nm (high brightness and high power), 633 nm (high brightness and high power), and 780 nm.
- Multidimensional wavelength calibration provides accurate wavelength calibration across the entire spectral range.
- Software-controlled switching allows seamless transition between high-energy and confocal collection modes.
- Proprietary auto-alignment ensures the system maintains like-new condition over time.
- Proprietary Smart-backgrounds automatically eliminate the CCD dark energy profile.
- Automatic fluorescence correction is available with all excitation lasers.
- Research-grade Olympus viewing optics are integrated into the system.
- Automatic intensity correction generates spectra comparable between different excitation lasers and instruments.
- A proprietary algorithm for automated cosmic ray rejection and high-quality laser line filters ensures artifact-free spectra.
Recommended For
- Art restoration and conservation to identify and characterize glazes, resins, pigments, and inks.
- Gemology for rapid identification of colored stones, characterizing inclusions and adulterants, and distinguishing natural from synthetic diamonds.
- Forensics for the identification of trace evidence and illicit drugs.
- Academic research, with applications in biological studies, material science, and various other applied research fields.
- Pharmaceuticals, for the analysis of contaminants, polymorphs, and for particulate and diffusion studies.
- Nanotechnology to characterize carbon nanotubes (CNTs), diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings, graphene, and other nanostructures.
- Archaeology for characterizing artifacts made of shell, bone, horn, and ceramics.
- Solar technology to analyze silicon crystallinity and characterize photovoltaic materials.
- Polymer science for the study of inclusions and gel defects, weathering effects, tie layers in laminates, and crystallinity.
- Failure analysis for characterizing particulates and small features on surfaces.