Nanopsis Microscope with SMAL objective
SMAL is the world’s first wide-field optical imaging technology that allows for the resolving of structures in super resolution, that is beyond the 200 nm diffraction limit. SMAL is the world’s most powerful objective lens with a magnification factor of x400. This gives SMAL an optical resolving limit of 50 – 90 nm depending upon the sample. This level of magnification and resolving limit is unique to purely optical microscopy; there is no other system on the market that provides the level of detail without resorting to non-optical techniques (STORM, STED, SEM etc.). SMAL is the world’s first super-resolution technique that images in full, real colour. The colour that you see on SEM images is added to make images look more interesting. SMAL, unlike an SEM, does not just image the surface of a sample. It can image though areas of transparency, as it has a high focal depth, revealing multiple layers of a sample such as the Apple A4 processor shown on the left.
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Apple A4 processor
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Ease of Use:.SMAL is as simple to use as a regular wide-field optical microscope and can be operated by an undergraduate student with little to no training. No complicated sample preparation so imaging can be carried out rapidly with no damage to the sample. No environmental conditions needed – can image samples in a well-lit or dark room on a standard optical table. Direct, non-intrusive and rapid observation - no need for vacuum, extended sample preparation avoided, no destruction of material, limited amount of sample required and SMAL can image non-conductive samples with no need for sputtering or sample coating |
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Specifications:Stage |
Active axes: X, Y, Z |
Graphene sample |
Manual stage: |
Travel Range (mm) : 13 |
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SMAL x400 objective lens: |
Super-Resolution Microsphere Amplifying Lens |
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8.8MP CMOS Camera |
Resolution: 4096 x 2160 |
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Illumination: |
Colour: neutral white LED |