Perkin-Elmer MultiScope System, User Reference

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Overview of the MultiScope System Microscope
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List of Features
Figure 4 The MultiScope System Microscope
The MultiScope System Microscope (Figure 4) includes the following features:
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High-performance PerkinElmer collection optics for infrared microspectroscopy.
The cassegrain mirror systems used in the MultiScope System Microscope have
a wide collection angle (high numerical aperture) for efficient collection of
radiation.
• Video viewer linked to a framegrabber for optical microscopy.
• MCT detector. Gives spectra with high signal-to-noise ratio.
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No mechanical errors in switching from viewing to infrared. The same
cassegrain is used to send both infrared radiation and visible light to the
remote aperture. The location of the image does not change when you switch
from viewing to infrared.
• High signal-to-noise ratio. Noise is reduced by having a small target (0.25 mm)
detector to which the infrared image from the cassegrains is very well
matched.