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Analytical Instrumentation Facility

Confocal Raman Microscope

The Horiba XploRA PLUS Confocal Raman Microscope combines Raman spectrum and optical microscope, providing sample identification and chemical imaging on a microscopic scale.

Location: MRC room 320

The Raman hosts a variable temperature stage with the range -196 to 600 degrees C. The interaction of laser light with a sample results in a detailed chemical fingerprint. This instrument offers fast confocal imaging, automated laser wavelength switching. It is an ideal technique for non-destructive, non-contact, water/aqueous phase sampling in pharmaceuticals, semiconductor, Geology, polymers and forensic applications.  This instrumentation acquisition was enabled by the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED).

Equipment Specifications

  • 532 nm laser kit
  • 785 nm laser kit
  • Horiba Scientific CCD detector
  • resolutions:  1024×256 pixels
  • 0.5 µm spatial resolution
  • Motorized XY stage
  • Micrometric motorized Z translation
  • 2 position motorized white light illuminator
  • 2 objectives
  • USB camera
  • 600 gr/mm
  • 1200 gr/mm
  • 1800 gr/mm
  • 2400 gr/mm
  • Motorized computer controlled 6 position
  • NC filter wheel, confocal pinhole, entrance slit and coupling optics, laser and filter selection

Contact Us

Confocal Raman Lab Manager – Elaine Zhou

czhou@ncsu.edu

Office Phone Number

919-515-4234