Bruker, Munich, Germany, launches the Senterra II compact Raman microscope, with a fully redesigned spectrograph that can achieve higher spectral resolution in addition to higher performance compared to previous models. It defines a new level of performance and user friendliness in its class of compact Raman microscopes. Due to its high sensitivity and flexibility, the Senterra II is well suited for advanced Raman microscopic applications. With its compact size and easy to use interface, it is also a very efficient tool for fast and reliable results in the industrial laboratory.
For most applications, spectra are now recorded by a single scan covering the full spectral range with a spectral resolution of 4 cm-1. For certain applications such as stress in silicon or polymorphism in pharmaceutical drugs, measurements are performed at high resolution achieving 1.5 cm-1.
The Senterra II provides permanent wavelength calibration using the well proven Sure_Cal technology. The central innovation is its new powerful capability for confocal Raman imaging and mapping. Data acquisition in Raman imaging uses different acquisition modes to achieve high spectral recording rates or high lateral resolution, respectively.
The Senterra II is an easy-to-use confocal multi laser Raman microscope. All relevant components such as lasers, gratings, filters, and apertures are motorized to allow an automated parameter setting via software. The unique wizard-like graphical user interface is very intuitive, and guides the operator through the process of data acquisition and evaluation in a very intuitive way.
