HYPERION II

Revolutionary microscope combining FTIR and QCL technology

With HYPERION II, we remain true to our reputation as an innovation leader. For the first time ever, FT-IR and QCL technology are combined in a single instrument. Thanks to this combination, it is possible to perform chemical imaging with the highest spatial resolution, even in a real time!

This brings completely new possibilities not only in the field of life-sciences, but simply wherever it is necessary to perform chemical imaging on larger areas or with maximum spatial resolution.

Features:

• Microscope module with the highest sensitivity and spatial resolution on the market (up to 0.2 µm!).
• Revolutionary QCL technology: 3 orders of magnitude higher measurement speed and ability to LIVE display in IR mode - area 6.4 mm2 / s at one 1 wavelength!
• FPA technology: Ultra-fast spectral measurement thanks to the unique area detector technology - area 0.1 mm2 / s when measuring the entire MIR spectrum.
• 64-bit OPUS software ready to work with huge data sets and smart functions for data evaluation and creation of chemical images.
• Great flexibility - wide spectral range (FIR, MIR, NIR, VIS).
• Wide range of objectives - 3.5x / 15x / 36x / 74x IR, ATR objective, GIR for large angle of incidence (GAO) for detection and analysis of monomolecular (submolecular) layers.
• Wide number of detectors - LN2 cooled MCTs of various parameters (range vs. sensitivity), TE cooled MCT without the need for nitrogen.
• Other options: darkfield, fluorescence illumination, polarizers and more.
• RockSolid ™ - a robust, high-performance interferometer.

Chemical Imaging QCL Technology

QCL microscopy does not use a standard continuous infrared globar as an IR source, but a much more intense quantum cascade laser that emits strong IR radiation at a selected wavelength. The result of this technology is an incomparably higher measurement speed as well as spatial resolution, without the need for nitrogen cooling or the need to modulate the optical beam with an interferometer.

Why combine QCL with FTIR technology?

Measure the complete FTIR spectra of the observed components, find the wavelengths or bands in which the differences are visible. Focus on these spectral regions with QCL technology to create amazing chemical maps in seconds!

RockSolid^TM interferometer

The permanently aligned Rocksolid^TM interferometer is a unique patented component which yields over 20% higher throughput than ordinary interferometer design. It benefits from dual retro reflection cube corner mirrors and wear-free pivot mechanism located in the center of mass, which ensures exceptional stability and reliability even in harsh environment. With its patented design, the elimination of mirror tilt optically and prevention of mirror shear mechanically is reached.

Advantages:

• No need of standby mode to protect the bearing
• No need of recalibration after movement
• No wearing of mechanical bearing, no spare parts, minimization of service costs
• Resistance to vibration and thermal effects