Arizona LaserChron Center
Raman Microscopy Facility
Gould-Simpson Room 130
The Raman facility is supported by the National Science Foundation (EAR 2050246) as part of the Arizona LaserChron Center.
Facility Equipment:
The Renishaw inVia Qontor confocal Raman microscope is capable of spectroscopy, mapping and live focus/topography tracking.
The new inVia Qontor is Renishaw’s most advanced Raman microscope. With the addition of Renishaw’s latest innovation, LiveTrackTM focus tracking technology, the inVia Qontor enables users to analyse samples with uneven, curved or rough surfaces. Optimum focus is maintained in real time during data collection and white light video.
Specifications:
Laser wavelength: 633nm
50cm-1 filter cutoffs for 633nm laser
1800 l/mm grating available
x5, x20, x50L (long working distance), and x100 objectives
StreamHR and StreamLine mapping
LiveTrack focus
Class 1 laser enclosure
Transmitted Light
Multiple sample handling and stage options:
- standard glass slides
- sample holder for 1-inch round mounts
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Sample Types
Samples for analysis can be either unmounted (e.g., hand samples or mineral specimens) or mounted, polished surfaces.
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