MIR102

ESL laser ablation solutions can yield deeper insights

The MIR102 is a versatile fusion and heating system for MS applications. It uses a continuous wave CO2 laser with a 10.6 micron wavelength to enable stepped heating of samples for analyte introduction into an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS). The classic application of the system is 40Ar-39Ar geochronology using a noble gas mass spectrometer.

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A powerful evolution of the highly acclaimed original MIR10

  • Now available in both 30W and 55W power outputs
  • A modernized and on-axis high resolution microscope system for unmatched sample viewing and clarity
  • Now using Elemental Scientific Lasers’ highly successful, feature packed, ActiveView2 software with a modern User Interface (UI) and designed with an emphasis on ease of use and workflow promotion
  • Step-wise heating from 1W to max with 1000s of energy levels available
  • Software controlled iris enables spot sizes from ~150 microns to < 5 mm
  • High precision XYZ stages with < 1 micron resolution

Table of Specifications

Performance Specification Details
Laser Coherent Diamond C-30L (30W option)
Coherent Diamond C-55L (55W option)
RF-excited water cooled CO2 laser with controller and power supply
Beam Profile Homogenized
Cooling Water cooling required. Interlock included
Wavelength 10.6 microns
Mode Continuous wave
Energy Control Stepwise heating possible by energy variation from 1W to maximum with >1000 energy levels possible
Energy Measurement Realtime energy readout, calibrated to sample surface
 
Spot Size 100 micron to 3000 micron via software controlled iris.
Extendable to > 5500 microns
 
XYZ Stage High precision 50 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm
 
Stage Resolution < 1 micron
Motion Control Floating gantry in which the entire system moves relative to a static sample (chamber provided upon request)
 
Viewing On-axis, high resolution, CCD
Zoom 6x software controlled zoom
Lighting High intensity LED “Ring” and “Coaxial”
Software controlled variable intensity
 
PC and Software Win 10 based
Class leading, ActiveView2 featuring image import
 
General Class 4 laser device

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