The Andor Shamrock SR-750 is based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The Shamrock is available as a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer option allowing for seamless integration of software, electronics, optics and detector. There is also a fast and interactive graphical software interface allowing full control of all the spectrograph functions.
The Shamrock 750 offers the highest resolution of the Shamrock family, but is also well suited for applications requiring multi-track capabilities.
This rugged platform features a comprehensive range of light coupling accessories and gratings, and combines ideally with Andor’s market leading CCD, Electron Multiplying CCDs, InGaAs and Intensified CCDs. Andor’s latest addition of single point detectors for scanning monochromator applications up to the LWIR (12 ?m) enhances even further the capabilities of this system.
State-of-the-art Solis Spectroscopy and Solis Scanning software offer a dedicated and intuitive interfaces for spectrograph, detectors and motorized accessory control as well as easy detection parameter set-up.
- Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated detector & spectrograph
- USB 2.0 interface
- Motorized, indexed triple grating turret
- Dual detector outputs
- Multi-track enhanced option
The Andor Shamrock SR-500i imaging spectrometer is based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The optimized optical design provides exceptional performance for multi-track Spectroscopy.The Shamrock 500i is available as a pre-aligned, pre-calibrated camera/spectrometer detection solution allowing for seamless integration in user set-up.
The Shamrock 500i is available as a pre-aligned, pre-calibrated camera/spectrometer detection solution allowing for seamless integration in user set-up. The Spectroscopy-dedicated software interface provides an interactive and intuitive platform for simultaneous detector(s) and spectrometer real-time control.
- Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated spectrograph
- Image astigmatism correction
- USB 2.0 interface
- Motorized, indexed triple grating turret
- Dual detector outputs
Intelligent and multi-modal spectroscopy platform for Physical and Life science
This highly modular spectrograph features patented Adaptive Focus, quadruple on-axis grating turret and TruRes™ technology, delivering superb spectral resolution performance. The unmatched configurability and highly intuitive user interface make it the perfect platform for a wide range of routine and more advanced spectroscopy experiments.
The intelligent, motorised Adaptive Focus of the Kymera allows automated access to the best optical performance for any grating, camera or wavelength range configuration. The TruResTM option delivers unmatched spectral resolution for a third-meter focal length spectrograph, with performance enhancements exceeding 30%, extracting the very best performance from the Kymera without the need for a grating change or post-processing spectra mathematical alterations. Greater definition of dense Raman or plasma optical signatures can be achieved without compromise on bandpass, from UV to SWIR, at the touch of a button.
sCMOS Camera for Astronomy and Physical Sciences
Marana is Andor’s latest high performance sCMOS camera platform, ideal for diverse applications within the physical sciences such as astronomy, Bose Einstein Condensation, quantum optics, hyperspectral imaging, neutron tomography and fast spectroscopy. It launches with the large field of view Marana 4.2B-11 back-illuminated sCMOS model, featuring 95% Quantum Efficiency (QE), market-leadingvacuum cooling to -45 °C and 11 µm pixel for optimal photon collection. The large 32 mm diagonal sensor, coupled with rapid frame rate capability, renders the camera ideal for space debris tracking and Near Earth Object (NEO) detection.
Andor’s unique capability to deliver the ultimate in sCMOS sensitivity means signal to noise can be optimized under light starved conditions, ideal for tracking smaller orbital objects, spectroscopic detection of trace concentrations and BEC fluorescence detection of discrete numbers of atoms/ions. Higher sensitivity also means that exposure times can be shortened, facilitating faster frame rate measurements of dynamic processes, complimented by 48 fps frame rate. Marana 4.2B-11 comes with a choice of QE profiles, the UV enhanced option (‘BU’) extending usefulness towards specific application requirements between 260nm and 400nm. The innovative ‘dual-amplifier’ approach to extended dynamic range is ideal for accurately visualizing and quantifying challenging scenes that have both extremely weak and bright regions, such as solar measurements and spectroscopic materials characterisations. Furthermore, to achieve best-in-class quantification accuracy, Andor have implemented enhanced on-head intelligence to deliver market-leading linearity of > 99.7% across the whole dynamic range, ideal for accurate photometry.
Marana 4.2B-11 utilizes a unique Anti-Glow Technology approach that enables one to usefully access the entire 2048 x 2048 array, offering an impressive 32mm sensor diagonal, which in combination with fast frame rates renders the camera ideal for large sky scanning astronomy. It is also ideal for dense multi-fiber hyperspectral applications. The Marana platform can be readily adapted to Adaptive Optics wavefront sensing. Not only is it capable of producing hundreds of fps with ROIs, it is also specifically architected to minimize data transfer lag.
Marana 4.2B-11 comes with F-mount attachment as standard, however for maximum flexibility Andor can also provide an optional C-mount adapter that is readily exchangeable by the user, usable with ROI sizes up to 1400 x 1400 (2 Megapixel). For attachment to various low f/# professional telescope configurations, Andor’s Customer Special Request (CSR) service can provide custom mount faceplates tailored to your specific optical needs.
Microscope Objective Heater – stand alone controller
When should I use an Objective Heater
You should use an objective heater, if you:
- Perform Oil Immersion Imaging with a Top Stage Incubator
- Use dipping lens with an upright Top Stage Incubator
Why should I use an Objective Heater?
Because, if you don’t, sample temperature will drop due to oil contact with the cold objective, as shown in the following graph.
Step 1: Objective not in contact with Petri 2; Objective Heater Off.
Step 2: Objective in oil contact with Petri 2; Objective Heater Off.
Step 3: Objective in oil contact with Petri 2; Objective Heater on, Offset value 5.3°C.
During the self calibration routine, the offset value of the objective heater is progressively increased, until T2 reaches the desired set point temperature of 37.0°C.
Figure 3 reports the profile of T1, T2, and of Objective Heater Temperature during the experimental campaign described above.
YSL Photonics’ Supercontinuum Source SC-OEM is the latest product designed with the compact footprint for the demanding medical and industry application. The SC-OEM, with single-mode fiber output, delivers a wide spectral output ranging from 430nm to 2400nm with up to 8W total power.
Applications:
● Semiconductor Inspection & Metrology
● Industrial Sorting/ Machine Vision
● Medical Instrumentation
● Flow Cytometry
● Optical Coherence Tomography
Features:
● Wavelength: 430nm-2400nm
● Total Power: >8W
● Visible Power: >900mW
● Repetition Rate: 10kHz-200MHz
● Optional External Triggerable: 1-80MHz
The SC-5-FC is a cost effective supercontinuum source with single mode FC connector output. With a total output power of more than 800mW covering a broad spectral range of 480nm to 2200nm, the system is an ideal light source for fiber
component characterization, fiber sensing, OCT and other areas. The system is based on self-designed highly reliable
seed laser offering unique reliability and performance. SC-5-FC can replace the traditional ASE, SLD and Lamp systems in
many applications.
Applications:
● Fiber component characterization
● Fiber sensing
● OCT
● Industry inspection
● Broadband spectroscopy
● Fluorescence spectroscopy
Features:
● FC/APC fiber connector output
● Up to 800mW
● Single-mode output
● 480nm-2200nm
● Spectrum Stability <0.1dB
● With anti-reflection isolator
YSL Photonics’SC-PRO is the high power supercontinuum source with variable repetition rate from 100kHz to 25MHz. It delivers a wide spectral output ranging from 430nm to 2400nm with over 6W average power. SC-PRO offers >1uJ pulse energy (@1MHz), making it the ideal source for super resolution microscopy. The >3mW/nm average power density makes it an ideal source for the various applications such as OCT, fluorescence microscopy, nanophotonics, and etc.
Applications:
● OCT
● Fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy
● Nanophotonics
● Super-resolution imaging
● Photocurrent microscopy
● IR spectroscopy
Features:
● Pulse energy up to 1uJ
● Total power: ＞6W
● Wavelength: 400nm-2400nm
● Self-designed highly reliable seed laser
● Single-mode output
● NIM trigger signal output, externally triggerable
YSL Photonics’SC-Pro 7 is the latest high power supercontinuum source with variable repetition rate from 10kHz to 200MHz. It delivers a wide spectral output ranging from 430nm to 2400nm with up to 20W total power. It provides optional 1-80MHz external triggerable function which is an ideal source for locking to the mode-locked laser for pump-probe application. SC-Pro 7 offers >1.5uJ pulse energy (@1MHz), making it the ideal source for super resolution microscopy. The 10kHz to 200MHz repetition rate capability makes it an ideal source for the applications such as low noise OCT, fluorescence microscopy, nanophotonics and etc.
Applications of YSL Supercontinuum Source SC-PRO-7:
● OCT
● Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Microscopy
● Nanophotonics
● Super-Resolution Imaging
● Photocurrent microscopy
● Photoacoustic Microscopy
Features:
● Total power: up to 20W
● Internal Repetition Rate: 0.1-200MHz
● External Triggerable: 1-80MHz
● Wavelength: 430nm-2400nm
● Pulse Energy: >1.5uJ
● Single-Mode Output
● NIM trigger signal output, externally triggerable
