Infrared Microscope

HYPERION II
INVENIO

The instrument is based on a far-field Vis-IR Fourier Transform (FTIR) microscope, equipped with a 128x128 pixel two-dimensional FPA (Focal Plane Array) detector, coupled with an interferometric system.

HYPERION II is a versatile FT-IR microscope that combines Infrared Laser Imaging (QCL) and FT-IR in one instrument.

  • Focal-plane array for FT-IR Imaging (128x128 pixels).
  • Imaging in all measurement modes: transmission, reflection, and ATR.
  • IR detectors:
    • Mid-band MCT detector (10,000-600 cm-1), liquid nitrogen cooled (sensitive area 250 microns in diameter).
    • Photovoltaic MCT Focal Plane Array (FPA) Detector, liquid nitrogen cooled, 16,384 pixels (128x128), spectral range 4,000-750 cm-1.
    • The two detectors can be used alternatively for single point/mapping measurements and imaging, respectively. Selection is performed via software without any manual intervention.
  • 5 MP CMOS camera and binocular.
  • Darkfield and fluorescence illumination.
  • Visual and infrared polarizers.
  • Autofocus functionality.
  • Automated, software-controlled knife-edge apertures.

INVENIO is a FT-IR spectrometer based on RockSolid technology.

  • Spectral range expansion from FIR to UV/VIS.
  • Up to 7 software controlled detectors.
  • Spectral resolution down to < 0.085 cm-1.
  • Equipped with an integrated Mid-IR glowbar source, DTGS detector, and KBr beamsplitter to cover the spectral range from 8,000 to 350 cm-1.
  • Possibility to extend the spectral range to FIR, NIR, and VIS/UV regions, from 15 to 28,000 cm-1.
  • Time resolved spectroscopy down to the nanosecond timescale.
  • Second sample compartment for two parallel set ups.
  • Simultaneous FIR/MIR measurements.
  • Accepts any sampling accessory with quick swappable mount.
  • Additional unit for the use of a liquid nitrogen-cooled MCT detector.
  • Rapid-scan option: 20 spectra/second with a spectral resolution of 8 cm-1.
  • Capability to implement step-scan acquisition mode.


    • 📍 The system is located at the SISSI Beamline at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste in Area Science Park.

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