. RAMAN PROBE Raman anatyser

The Virsa™ Raman analyser is a transportable Raman system with fibre-optic-coupled probes. It is suitable for both micro and macro Raman analyses. The Virsa system enables you to analyse samples in their native environment. You can measure large or immovable samples that you cannot place under a microscope, or those contained within vessels. The Virsa Raman analyser provides laboratory-grade performance, high sensitivity, and excellent spectral and spatial resolution, making it ideal for studying challenging samples. It acts as a perfect bridge between research/ laboratory Raman measurements...

Raman spectroscopy is a well-established technique for characterising materials. Most Raman systems are optimised for either making macroscopic (bulk) measurements on homogeneous samples, or microscopic measurements on smaller samples. Looking at complex larger objects with microscopic resolution and high sensitivity is a particular challenge. The Virsa analyser supports both bulk and microscopic measurements. Using specially designed microscope-resolution fibre-optic probes you can see fine chemical detail and analyse heterogeneous samples that would be impossible to analyse with a bulk sampling...

Unlock the potential of Raman spectroscopy The Virsa Raman analyser has a high precision motorised grating that allows it to conduct extended scanning, enabling high spectral resolution measurements to be conducted over the whole spectral range. It is controlled and calibrated using Renishaw’s market leading optical encoders and is ideal for measurements requiring large spectral ranges, such as photoluminescent samples or organic compounds. The Virsa Raman analyser doesn’t limit you by having a single fixed fibre-optic probe. It supports a whole range of different probes, and you can have multiple...

Many additional probes can be used with the Virsa Raman analyser, such as immersion probes for analysing liquids, high-temperature high-pressure probes for monitoring reaction processes, and biological probes for analysing biological systems and, potentially, in vivo or clinical use.

LiveTrack technology The Virsa Raman analyser is available with Renishaw’s LiveTrack focus tracking technology which automatically keeps probes in focus, enabling you to analyse large, uneven, or moving samples. Analysis of coating coverage and uniformity on a turbine blade. Precision analysis at your fingertips The SB200 stage base is a computer-controlled high-precision three-axis stage for positioning the Raman probe relative to the sample. It allows you to position the point of analysis to micrometre precision and enables automated Raman mapping of samples, so you can analyse heterogeneous...

Monitoring reactions The Monitor™ software module performs complex spectral analysis, giving simple readouts of concentrations and trends during processes and experiments. You can easily monitor changes and reactions in real time and pass them to third party applications. Powerful WiRE™ software Renishaw’s Windows®-based Raman Environment (WiRE™) software controls the acquisition of Raman data and gives you comprehensive data processing and analysis options. Improve efficiency by using the WiRE software to queue multiple measurements. It is easy to take a series of spectra where you change exposure...

Analyse diverse samples The Virsa analyser can be applied to a diverse range of sample types and application areas. Reactions and phase changes The Virsa analyser is ideal for studying active experiments and processes. It has a wide range of probes for use with reaction chambers and heating/ cooling stages. You can track phase changes and reactions in real time with the Monitor software module. Virsa™ Raman analyser LiveTrack technology ensures the Virsa analyser’s probe is at the optimum focus, even if the sample is swelling or contracting during phase changes. For example, you can measure the...

Production processes Many advanced materials, such as graphene, are produced using roll-to-roll methods. In graphene’s case, Raman spectroscopy is an ideal tool for analysis. However, it is challenging to monitor production because of the underlying copper foil substrate. Raman probes need high-numerical-aperture lenses to efficiently collect the weak signals but, to be efficient, they need to be accurately focused on the moving copper foil. This is difficult because the foil is not flat, and the environment is not vibration free. The Virsa analyser overcomes these problems because its probes...

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When performance really matters, choose Renishaw We launched our first Raman spectroscopy product in 1992, and have been continuously developing Raman instrumentation ever since. Decades of experience ensure that our products can be trusted to deliver the results you need. Our Raman systems are built with parts manufactured in-house. These are put through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure they are highly stable and reliable. To find out more about the Virsa analyser, please contact your local representative or visit www.renishaw.com/virsa Technical highlights: Fibre-optic probe (VRP21C...

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