The Lyncée Tec DHM®-R series of reflection configured digital holographic microscopes are ideal for measuring totally and partially reflecting objects without contact or scanning.

Their ability to work with low reflective interfaces (down to < 1% reflectivity) make them ideal instruments for accurate optical topography measurements on a large variety of samples.

The microscopes have a high acquisition rate, are easy to use, and are therefore ideal for rapid routine inspection, automated industrial quality control, and dynamic observations in research applications.

Real-time MEMS analysis: Using DHM® to measure 3D vibrations over the full field of view without XYZ scanning. Millions of data points are acquired simultaneously with resolution similar to a laser vibrometer.

There are three configurations of instrument available, defined by the number and combination of wavelengths:

DHM®-R1000: Real-time measurements at one wavelength

• Provide real-time measurements of samples with sub-nanometre resolution
• Step heights up to 340 nm within the 200 µm live vertical range
• Particularly cost effective as well as extremely easy to use
• Ideal for measuring smooth surfaces with small local slopes, topography of samples with steps, or discontinuities with heights under 300 nm

DHM®-R2100: For measuring at two wavelengths simultaneously

• Dual lasers for real-time measurements of sharp steps up to 2.1 µm high
• Sub-nanometre vertical resolution within the 200 µm vertical range
• No scanning or wavelength switching
• Delivers full frame phase and intensity images at video rates without blurring

DHM®-R2200: Three lasers extend the measurement range

• Three lasers enable the live measurement of sharp steps up to 12 µm high
• Nanometre vertical resolution within the 200 µm measurement range
• A new level in interference microscopy with 2.1 and 12 µm heights
• Measurement range can be further increased to the millimetre range with the optional vertical coherence scanning module

The Prizmatix OptiBlock system is a range of modular components designed for the rapid construction of optical experiment setups for researchers working in neuroscience, neurobiology, biochemistry and biophysics. The unique feature of OptiBlocks is versatility - the blocks are easily assembled, rearranged, or extended.

The basic units of the OptiBlock system are:

From these, a comprehensive optical system can be put together in a variety of configurations in a short amount of time. Typical experiments include:

• Multiwavelength detection & excitation
• Intensity monitoring
• In-line filtering, attenuation or polarisation
• Reflectance or fluorescence detection for in situ, in vivo, or in vitro applications

For more information about OptiBlocks, please contact us.

We've just installed a WITec apyron Raman imaging system in our demonstration lab here in Harpenden. The apyron was developed by WITec to straddle the boundary between ease-of-use and the ultimate in confocal capability. As such, it is ideal for:

• Labs with multiple users of varied skill levels and requirements
• Raman newcomers requiring advanced imaging
• Skilled Raman spectroscopists seeking superior performance/speed
• Industrial labs doing repeat experiments within limited time periods

apyron sets the benchmark for automated Raman imaging systems; delivering excellent images with outstanding spectral and spatial resolution. The ultra-fast acquisition times and exceptional signal sensitivity, combined with automated system configurations and intuitive measurement procedures, make the award-winning apyron the instrument of choice for many labs.

Now you can have the chance to experience the system first-hand. We will be running Raman imaging workshops in the near future, so watch this space.

In the meantime, for more information please visit our WITec pages or contact us.