RG Microscope

With its first-class third-generation Research Grate (RG) Microscope, Lightnovo delivers a confocal Raman microscope for modern research. The RG Microscope is the answer to powerful and demanding Raman microscopy, which requires high spectral and spatial resolutions, an extended spectral range, and exceptional laser stability.
The most important features of the RG Microscope include its modular and compact design, high spectral resolution, large mapping range, selection of different lasers thanks to the wide range of Raman devices, and quick switching from upright to inverted microscopy without having to modify the microscope.

Features

The special feature of the RG Microscope is that any 3rd generation Lightnovo Raman spectrometer can be used: miniRaman and miniRaman Pro, RG Raman and RG Raman Pro. An adapter must be screwed onto the miniRaman Spectrometer so that the spectrometer is self-aligned in the microscope; for the RG Spectrometer, there is a direct mount, which eliminates the need for further alignment.

As with the miniRaman Spectrometer, the RG Spectrometer can also be operated in upright and inverted microscopy mode simply by turning the device upside down. No new installation or conversion is necessary for this. Weighing between 34 and 43 kg, depending on the configuration, and measuring 360x450x685 mm (LxWxH), the device can be turned over with a little skill.

Equipped with a reflected light microscope with a separate camera sensor, the RG Microscope can simultaneously capture optical parameters (size, morphology) and a Raman spectrum (chemical and structural analysis), i.e., the laser spot can be observed in the microscope image and provides information about the location of the Raman mapping.

The RG Microscope has high spectral and spatial resolution: the lateral resolution is 200 – 420 nm and the axial resolution is 700 – 2400 nm (values depend on the spectrometer used), with a lateral step size of 100 nm.

The RG Microscope is classified as a Class 1 laser; the laser is switched off immediately when the automatic door is opened. The housing can also be used as an incubator, for example for cells and bacteria.

Instead of a very bulky objective revolver, the RG Microscope uses magnetic mounting points for additional objectives. The magnetic adapter makes it easy to swap objectives. In addition, the stage automatically stops if a force of more than 5 kg is applied to the objective. This mechanism prevents damage to the sample.