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EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS Edinburgh Instruments has been providing high performance instrumentation in the Molecular Spectroscopy market for more than 50 years. Our commitment to offering the highest quality, highest sensitivity instruments for our customers has now expanded to include the best Raman microscopes for all research and analytical requirements. As always, Edinburgh Instruments provides world-class customer support and service throughout the lifetime of our instruments. MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY SINCE 1971 CIRCLE Photoluminescence CIRCLE Raman CIRCLE UV-Vis CIRCLE FTIR CIRCLE Transient Absorption...

RM5 RAMAN MICROSCOPE A compact benchtop Raman microscope with automation and ease of use at is core. Combining robust and proven building blocks with modern optical design considerations results in an instrument with uncompromised spectral resolution, spatial resolution, and sensitivity. KEY FEATURES Truly Confocal – with variable slit and multiple position adjustable pinhole for higher image definition, better fluorescence rejection and application optimisation Integrated Narrowband Raman Lasers – up to 3 computercontrolled lasers for ease of use, enhanced stability and reduced footprint 5-Position...

RM5 DESIGN FEATURES Laser excitation, from one of three possible lasers (1), is directed to the microscope and sample stage via a series of motorised mirrors with laser power at the sample controlled through an adjustable attenuator. The beam is focussed onto the sample that sits on an XYZ-movable stage (3) through a microscope objective, and can be viewed live on screen thanks to an integrated CMOS camera (4). The scattered light produced is then collected by the same objective before being passed through a filter to remove unwanted laser light. The Raman scattered light passes through an adjustable...

Live Sample Viewing An embedded high resolution CMOS camera for field-of-view visualisation, sample set-up and laser beam alignment is included as standard. A second camera can be attached to the trinocular head of the microscope for higher resolution and image stitching of Raman mapping. Automated Optical Routing This compartment contains a 4-position turret of dichroic laser rejection filters, computer-controlled beam splitter and an adjustable confocal pinhole. Autoalignment of the instrument is achieved by two embedded piezo-controlled mirrors. An optional polariser and analyser accessory...

The RM5 generates Raman maps using a motorised stage for sample scanning, which permits finely controlled movement in the X, Y, and Z directions. 2D, plane maps, surface maps, and volume maps can be created. 2D MAPPING Using Ramacle the area of interest to be mapped is defined, including areas larger than the field of view using stitched images. On the microscope image the map dimensions and step size are set for XY measurements. MAPPING EXAMPLES Mapping across the XY plane of your sample reveals information such as distribution of pigments or identify mono- and multi-layer areas in 2D materials....

Mapping the Raman spectrum within a sample area provides previously unavailable information about the chemical and physical differences across a sample. This can confirm the identity of specific components and reveal their distribution. FastMAP ® When using short exposure times FastMAP® reduces 2D and 3D mapping times. This technique offers faster results via intelligent stage movement and utilising the CCD to its highest capability meaning shorter exposure times can be used. Using FastMAP® the fingerprint map shown on the right-hand side took under 30 minutes, reduced from 20 hours under standard...

RAMACLE® SOFTWARE Ramacle is an exceptional software package written for complete instrument control and data handling on the RM5 system. It focuses on all modern Raman spectroscopy applications, while at the same time, providing a user-friendly interface with ‘ready to publish’ outputs. The software provides control, visualisation, data acquisition, analysis and presentation of results whether it is used for generating Raman spectra or with advanced upgrades such as Raman mapping. Selection of laser and scatter optical pathways Selection of excitation wavelength, gratings and exposure time Sample...

POLARISED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY Optional accessories allow the user to control the polarisation of the excitation light and analyse different Raman scattering polarisations. Ramacle automatically moves polarisers in and out of light and scatter paths as needed. Examining spectral information obtained by polarised Raman spectroscopy can provide insights into the symmetry of vibrational modes, as well as the orientation of samples such as single crystals, polycrystalline samples, and anisotropic materials. Lithium niobate polarised Raman spectra using four different polarisation configurations CUVETTE...

LASERS A choice of excitation lasers and associated laser rejection filters (both edge and notch) are available depending on application requirements. GRATINGS Gratings are chosen for optimum resolution for each laser excitation, with up to a maximum of five gratings per system. UPGRADE OPTIONS DETECTORS A choice of CCD, EMCCD and InGaAs detectors are also available dependent on requirements, with a maximum of two detectors being integrated per system. ACCESSORIES AND LASER SAFETY Other accessories such as a polarisation kit and a Class I laser safety enclosure are also available to further expand...

Up to 3 narrow-band lasers including: 532 nm, 638 nm, 785 nm Other wavelengths available on request Laser selection is fully computer-controlled LASER REJECTION FILTERS Up to 3 laser rejection filters included Filter exchange is fully computer-controlled LASER ATTENUATION 4 orders of magnitude, continuous Fully computer-controlled SPECTRAL RESOLUTION SPECTRAL RANGE Asymmetric Czerny-Turner Focal Length 5-position grating turret, fully computer-controlled Continuously adjustable, fully computer-controlled CONFOCAL IMAGING DETECTORS Adjustable confocal pinhole, fully computer-controlled Standard...