LUMOS - stand-alone FTIR microscope
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LUMOS II FTIR Imaging Microscope Innovation with Integrity

The LUMOS Vision Bruker is working hard to make advanced techniques more accessible to users of any skill level. The LUMOS II FTIR microscope keeps following that creed. Its hardware, software and user interface were built around the idea, that even beginners should obtain exceptional results in a minimum amount of time. The motivation behind this is obvious: in order to benefit from its universal applicability, the user must first be empowered to take advantage of FTIR imaging and microscopy. This is the philosophy of the LUMOS and as a result Bruker made micro FTIR faster, better, and...

WHY... ... FTIR Microscopy? Conventional microscopy is clearly one of the most widespread analytical techniques in research, forensics, failure analysis, life-science and electronics. Add FTIR to that, and you end up with a precise and even more powerful tool for a comprehensive microanalysis. Detect and immediately characterize tiny particles, product defects or tissue anomalies. Infrared spectroscopy gives you an abundance of molecular information for inorganic and organic materials alike. Thus, you can easily analyze any sample type of any origin. ... FTIR Imaging? The LUMOS II features...

Applications Polymers FTIR is one of the most important analytical techniques in polymer science. Infrared microscopy provides access to unparalleled levels of detail. Use it to track the causes of product defects, such as inclusions impurities and inhomogeneities. Start uncovering the chemical composition of complex materials, multilayer structures, laminates, composite materials and paintings. Under UV light, this polymer sample showed fluorescing spots. FTIR analysis provided clarity about the identity of the contamination. Pharmaceuticals The LUMOS II is fully compliant with cGMP, GLP...

Surface Analysis Certain surface treatments adapt products to their specific requirements. These may include organic coatings such as polymers and inorganic ones such as DLC plating. FTIR imaging is ideal for checking the homogeneity and quality of such coatings. The surface of the polymer shown is affected by inclusions and smearing. FTIR revealed the identity of the contaminations. Life Science A microtome tissue section was examined for protein and fat distribution. Analysis by µ-FTIR also provides important insights into biology. It enables the discovery of specific disease patterns,...

Technological Facts Focal-Plane Array (FPA) Detector With unmatched speed and accuracy FPA detectors set the ultimate benchmark in infrared spectroscopic imaging. The PermaSure+ Advantage PermaSure+ guarantees steady performance and continuous monitoring of all spectrometer parameters. Furthermore, it enhances instrument effectiveness with a revolutionary pixel by pixel laser wavenumber calibration (patent pending). An exemplary FPA detector. It enables the LUMOS II to provide state-of-the-art, accurate and, above all, fast imaging. Visual Inspection The LUMOS II's field of view of 1490 x...

Macro Analysis The ALPHA II and LUMOS II are a perfect match. When brought together, they create the most accessible FTIR setup in the market. They are quick to learn, easy to master and feature straightforward analytical workflows. Alternatively, you can add an external ALPHA II and LUMOS II are integral parts of Bruker's vision to make FTIR (micro) spectroscopy available to users of all skill levels. Truly Universal Sampling The LUMOS II offers all necessary accessories to prepare samples for microscopy. Even complex and sensitive specimens are quickly set up for analysis. For example, a...

About LUMOS II Bruker wanted to create an FTIR microscope that delivers peak performance, easy sampling and, by far, the most intuitive user experience. Let's make it short: we succeeded. Whether you are looking at the software and the guided measurements, the fully motorized hardware, the rapid FTIR imaging or the performance specs. You'll immediately notice, that this FTIR microscope is unmatched in many categories. Don't settle for less. Get the best. About Bruker We want to make your application a complete success. For this reason, Bruker is mainly staffed by scientists and engineers...