Raman

Raman Spectroscopy

Overview: Integrated Raman Spectroscopy in Tabletop SEM

This system represents a powerful Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) approach. By integrating a Raman spectrometer directly into a tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), laboratories can achieve high-resolution imaging and sophisticated chemical analysis simultaneously on the same sample area.

How It Works

1. SEM: The electron beam provides high-resolution structural imaging.
2. Raman: A laser is shone onto the sample; the system recovers inelastically scattered photons.
3. Result: The spectrum reveals molecular structure and material composition.

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Key Benefits & Advantages

1. Enhanced Analytical Capabilities

Non-Destructive: Analysis does not damage the sample, preserving it for future testing.
Minimal Preparation: Provides chemical data without complex sample prep.
Versatility: Works on any non-metallic material with molecular vibrations.
Precision: Combines the excellent spatial resolution of SEM with sub-10µm Raman precision.

2. Optimized for Small Laboratories

Compact Footprint: What previously required multiple large instruments now fits in a single desktop unit.
Cost-Efficiency: Consolidates imaging and analysis into one investment, reducing equipment and maintenance costs.
Workflow Efficiency: Eliminates the need to move samples between instruments, preventing contamination and registration errors.

Applications Across Industries

Industry	Key Applications	Specific Use Cases
Materials Science	Structural & Phase Analysis	• Carbon materials (Graphene) • Semiconductor devices • Stress/strain analysis & defect characterization
Geology	Mineralogy & Petrography	• Identifying mineral phases • Analyzing meteorite samples • Gemstone examination
Pharmaceuticals	Formulation & Quality Control	• Comparing drug formulations • Checking coating uniformity • Identifying contamination
Emerging Fields	R&D	• Nanotechnology • Battery research • Biological materials

Technical Specifications & System Components

This specific integration creates a multimodal analysis platform, capable of simultaneous SEM imaging, Raman spectroscopy, and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS).

Laser Source: Sub-10µm single-mode laser.
Spectrometer: Dedicated high-performance Raman spectrometer.
System Hardware: Waviks Vesta™ Raman system.
Sample Manipulation: Waviks manual nanomanipulator designed for tabletop SEM.
Integration Flange: Custom plate combining the Vesta™ system with a Bruker EDS System or EDSX.