ODIN: Compact Deep UV Raman Spectrometer

The Deep UV Raman spectrometer from IS Instruments functions in the ultraviolet range of the spectrum, ranging between 200 and 280 nm. Deep UV Raman spectroscopy provides the potential; to determine, detectand measure substances at much lower concentrations compared to what is possible with other near-visible, UV, or infrared (IR) techniques.

FluorescenceRaman signatures become spectrally separated at UV wavelengths. In complicated biomolecules, aromatics and chromophores resonate leading to a considerably amplified Raman signaturein comparison to theanalogous measurements in the spectrum’s visible region.

Furthermore, deep UV Raman analysis enables the study of the structure and dynamics of complicated materials like nucleic acids and proteins.

ODIN - IS Instruments’ deep UV resonant Raman spectrometer - enables users to see into previously hidden worlds.

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Product Specification

ODIN, ISI's Deep UV Raman Spectrometer. Image Credit: IS-Instruments, Ltd.

ODIN Specification. Source: IS-Instruments, Ltd.

ODIN: Deep UV Raman Spectroscopy

There are two main reasons why users should operate at ultraviolet wavelengths:

Several biological samples that resonate at their Raman signatures are substantially amplified compared totheir Raman excitation wavelengths in the visible region of the spectrum.

Fluorescence mitigation - fluorescence and Raman signatures become spectrally separated at UV wavelengths.

Present systems utilize either pseudo-pulsed lasers with low net powers or high-powered gas-pumped lasers.These are costly to buy as well as to maintain, needing either gas purging or water-cooling. This has restricted their application to steadfast research facilities. ODIN alters all that. It isa compact, ancillary-free instrument capable of unparalleled Raman characterization of complicated biological materials.

Key Features/Benefits

Size – ODIN can be kept on a desk

Diode laser – no need for water cooling or gas purge

Price – it is considerably cheaper compared to other UV Raman instruments

Improves throughput while restricting power density at the target

Applications Include:

Biomedical

Biopharmaceutical

Process manufacturing

Security or defense