Veeco Instruments
Inc., has announced the release of the IRIS models for Innova and
BioScope Catalyst Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) to provide superior
integration and accessibility for combined atomic force microscopy and
Raman spectroscopy research. The new systems feature proprietary AFM
performance and ease-of-use innovations that allow researchers to
generate advanced AFM data simply and routinely, regardless of user
skill level. The IRIS systems utilize scanning mechanisms and optical
access that are tailored precisely to enable co-localized and high
spatial resolution spectroscopy in life science or materials research.
According to Veeco,
researchers have relied on custom systems to combine AFM with
spectroscopy, pointing to a need for commercial products that allow a
greater percentage of spectroscopists to perform these complimentary
techniques more easily and accurately.
ScanAsyst Imaging Mode was previously
introduced by Veeco to make it easier for researchers of all experience
levels to perform specialized experiments. With the Catalyst-IRIS and
Innova-IRIS Systems, Veeco has combined co-located AFM and Raman studies
for targeted applications, including the characterization of
photovoltaic devices, nanostructured materials, and biological samples.
The Catalyst-IRIS
(Integrated Raman Imaging System) and Innova-IRIS models leverage the
capabilities of the Catalyst and Innova platforms, providing extensive
integration of the combined AFM and Raman imaging system for efficient
setup and operation of co-located measurements. The systems, which are
compatible with leading inverted optical microscopes and Raman systems,
are TERS-ready, pushing the spatial resolution of chemical mapping into
the nanoscale regime. The system integration is designed to preserve the
capabilities of each component, thus providing richer nanoscale
information.
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