RENISHAW IN VIA MICRO-RAMAN

GENERAL INFORMATION | STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Location: Havemeyer 542

The Renishaw inVia is a research-grade micro-Raman spectrometer that provides molecular and structural information through analysis of inelastic light scattering. This instrument uses monochromatic laser excitation to probe vibrational, rotational, and other low-frequency modes in materials, generating characteristic Raman spectra that serve as molecular fingerprints for identification and characterization.

Features:

• 405, 532, 633 and 785 nm laser lines

• Linearly and circularly polarization available for 532 and 633 nm incident beams.

• Motorized XYZ stage for 2D/3D spectral mapping/imaging

• 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100x objective lenses

• 600, 1200, 1800, 2400 and 3000 l/mm gratings

• Fully-motorized and automated laser alignment and calibration

The system is most commonly used for 2D materials research, biological sample characterization, and CO2 capture materials analysis. Additional applications include identifying unknown compounds, studying molecular structure and bonding, analyzing phase composition, characterizing carbon materials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, diamond-like carbon), examining polymorphs in pharmaceuticals, and investigating stress and crystallinity in semiconductors. The system accommodates diverse sample types including solids, powders, liquids, films, and fibers, with minimal to no sample preparation required.

For more information please contact Dr. Luca Telesca.