IMA™ - Hyperspectral Fluorescence Microscope - VISNIR
OVERVIEW
IMA™ is an ultrafast and all-in-one customizable hyperspectral microscopy platform of high spatial and spectral resolution. The completely integrated system rapidly maps diffuse reflectance, transmittance, photoluminescence, electroluminescence and fluorescence in the VIS-NIR-SWIR spectral range. Based on high throughput global imaging filters, IMA™ is faster and more efficient than scanning spectrograph-based hyperspectral systems.
Applications examples
Material science
IMA™ enables complex material analysis by providing spectrally and spatially luminescence maps. Those maps can be use to study the composition, stress and inhomogeneities in a given sample. IMA can help monitor spectral information, changes in intensity of single emitters, wavelength shifts or spectral bandwidth variations. Imaging from 400 to 1700 nm, Photon etc.’s IMA™ is capable of measuring optoelectrical properties such as Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) and External Quantum Efficiency (EQE) and allows precise detection and characterization of defects in materials which is ideal for the quality control of semiconductor devices.
Life science
The spectral range covered by IMA™ is ideal for the spatial and spectral identification and measurement of fluorophores that emit in the second biological window. With the possible integration of a darkfield illumination module, it becomes an exceptional tool to detect the composition and the location of nanomaterials embedded in cells or the complex analysis of live, in vitro and unstained biological samples; the properties of organic and inorganic substances. For example, single wall nanotubes (SWNTs) emission bands are narrow (~ 20 nm) and each band corresponds to unique species (chiralities). With IMA™, it is possible to separate these species with single SWNT spatial resolution on surfaces or in live cells. This system provides attenuated tissue absorbance, higher depth of penetration and limited autofluorescence and is ideal for non destructive analysis.
SPECIFICATION
- Spectral Range: 400 - 1700 nm
- Spectral Resolution: <2.5 or <4 nm
- Detection Spectral Range: 400 - 1650 nm
- Excitation Laser Wavelength: 532nm, Other
- Magnification: 20x, 50x, 60x, 100x
- Sample Stage (manual Or Motorized): X, Y, Z
- Epifluorescence Filter: Triple Filter Fluo available
- Camera: InGaAs, CCD, EMCCD
- Microscope: Upright or inverted
- Spatial Resolution: sub-micron
- Maximum Scanning Speed: 150 ms
- Wavelength Absolute Accuracy: 0.25 nm
- Other Filters: Filter wheel (up to six filters)
- Modules: Electroluminescence, Darkfield (Oil or Dry)
Applications
- Characterization of solar cells;
- Quality control of semiconductor devices;
- Map of: composition, defects, stress, constraint, etc.;
- Monitor spectral information;
- Changes in intensity of single emitters;
- Shifts in wavelength;
- Spectral bandwidth variations.
IN VIVO APPLICATIONS:
- Imaging of multiplexed emitters;
- Long-term sensing;
An example:
Single wall nanotubes (SWNTs) emission bands are narrow (~ 20 nm) and each band corresponds to unique (n, m) species (chiralities). With IR hyperspectral microscopy, it is possible to separate these species, with single SWNT spatial resolution on surfaces, in live cells (in vivo), and in vitro.
KEY FEATURES
- Fast global mapping (non-scanning);
- High spatial and spectral resolution;
- Access to the second biological window;
- Attenuated tissue absorbance;
- A higher depth of penetration;
- Less scattering;
- Limited autofluorescence;
- Complete system (source, microscope, camera, filter, software);
- Non-destructive analysis;
- Available measurements: PL, EL, reflectance, transmittance;
- Customization available.