October 2011, Issue 3 - Advancing AFM-Raman Research

Advancing TERS Research through the Combination of Industry-Leading
Atomic Force Microscopy & Raman Spectroscopy

Also available: inVia / Catalyst-IRIS combined system for transparent samples (transmission geometry). Please contact Bruker or Renishaw for further details.

Researchers no longer have to worry about the hassles involved in integrating two technologies to take advantage of the latest innovations in TERS research capabilities. Bruker, the leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopes (AFM), has partnered directly with leading Raman instrumentation companies to deliver a complete, state-of-the-art solution. Bruker’s Integrated AFM-Raman Imaging System (IRIS) removes the guesswork from TERS and provides users the ability to perform integrated AFM-Raman research without having to worry about compatibility of instrumentation and data.

IRIS: Best AFM Data, SuperiorTip Preservation

As research advances, the tools and technology that enable it also have to improve. Many recent advances in research are proof of this concept, and actually derive from the effective combination of multiple advanced techniques. Bruker has recently introduced significant advancements in the combined technology area of AFM-Raman, and provides the widest variety of AFM-Raman configurations to meet even the most stringent requirements. Our groundbreaking IRIS Module allows researchers to benefit from the combination of AFM and spectroscopy without sacrifice. Researchers can obtain the best AFM data with an AFM capable of preserving the tip, rather than damaging it, which is detrimental to TERS and up until now has been a major concern in the industry.

TERS Data Malachite Green STM results

IRIS: One Module, Several Configurations for a Wide Range of Applications

Bruker’s IRIS Module enables the seamless blend of AFM and Raman spectroscopy by combining chemical or crystallographic information (Raman spectroscopy) at high spatial and spectral resolution with the most advanced nanoscale mechanical, electrical, and thermal AFM characterization. By partnering with leading Raman companies and supporting several configurations, we deliver a breadth of solutions for applications ranging from transparent to opaque, covering those requiring transmission geometry (BioScope Catalyst-IRIS) or reflection geometry (Innova-IRIS).

The IRIS module supports both Bruker’s Innova and BioScope Catalyst™ AFM systems, which have a long and proven record for the highest performance, lowest noise and best force control in their classes. These systems preserve the probe tips and display the lowest drift, guaranteeing that alignment is preserved even over the optical integration times necessary to interrogate weak Raman scatters.

Leading Partnerships for Unsurpassed AFM-Raman Solutions

Your TERS research will benefit from the direct partnership between Bruker and the leading Raman companies; Now for the first time you get you can get the best Raman solutions integrated with Bruker’s industry leading AFM technology. You will be surprised how easy the IRIS Module makes it to perform the most sensitive, high-resolution AFM-Raman studies. Contact Bruker for more information on a tailored AFM-Raman solution that is best for your application productinfo@bruker-nano.com.

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