Certus Optic I- Scanning Probe Microscope + Optical Inverted Microscope
Certus Optic I — integrated optical and scanning probe microscopes
Certus Optic includes:
- Scanning head Certus;
- XY-scanning stage Ratis;
- Optical microscope (upright or inverted);
- Integrated mechanical XY-stage for sample adjustment;
- SPM controller EG-3000;
- NSpec software package.
Advantages of Certus Optic:
- Scanning stage Ratis can position the sample with sub-nanometer accuracy;
- Two scanning modes: XY sample scanning with stage and Z scanning with head scanner, or XYZ probe scanning with head scanner;
- Plane-parallel scanners in head and base allows measurements without distortion typical for tube scanners;
- Study both transparent and non-transparent samples (depending on the microscope type);
- Optical microscope makes it possible to use all traditional observation techniques for sample studying. So one can easily find appropriate area on the sample and position the tip over it. Certus Optics can be equipped with brand new microscope or adopted for the customers one;
- Independent systems of sample and probe positioning give a possibility to put the sample in the middle of field of view and install probe over it;
- Certus Optic can be integrated with spectroscopic devices and can be upgraded to Centaur or Centaur HR.
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Certus Optic is indispensable tool to study physical and chemical properties of the surface in such areas as:
Advanced applications:
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Scanning surface of polymer.Optical image.Objective 40x. |
In addition, parts of Certus Optic can be possibly used as an independent research equipments:
- Ratis – positioning of samples (in the plane XY) with an accuracy a few parts of the nanometer;
- Certus (version - Certus Standard) – a scanning probe microscope to study physical and chemical properties of the surface;
- Optical microscope – for non-SPM microscopic studies.
Certus Optic can be easily upgraded to our Centaur (HR) SPM-Confocal-Spectroscopy system.
Certus Optic is an essential part of any of the experimental setup for investigation of TERS/FRET effects.
Certus Optic idea:
- High resolution optical microscope allows easy object detection;
- Scanning probe microscope alows to obtain object 3D image;
- Samples can be studied being in native state.
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SPM head “Certus” contains several probe holders: for standard cantilevers, for “tuning fork” type SPM probes with horizontal and vertical orientation, for STM tips. Any custom design tip holders may be developed by our R&D team by customer request. One has to change tip holder to change SPM mode. It is convenient to have several tip holders for use SPM head in cleaned areas, boxes. In this case, only tip holders are being transferred though transition chambers and hatches. You don’t need to move head (SPM microscope). |
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Scanning surface of bio sample.Optical image.Objective 40x. |
Certus Optic
Basic datasheet:
| Main parameters | ||
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SPM |
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| 1.1 |
SPM Head |
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| 1.1.1 |
Built-in XYZ scanner | |
| 1.1.1.1 |
Scanning/positioning XYZ range | 100x100x15 μm |
| 1.1.1.2 |
XY stage resonant frequency | 1 кHz |
| 1.1.1.3 |
Z rezonant frequency | 7 кHz |
| 1.1.1.4 |
SPM resolution (XY lateral) | <1 nm |
| 1.1.1.5 | SPM resolution (Z vertical) | <0.1 nm |
| 1.1.1.6 | Residual nonlinearity | <0.3% |
| 1.1.2 | Displacement sensors | |
| 1.1.2.1 | Sensors type | Capacitance |
| 1.1.2.2 | Measuring principle | Time-to-digital convertion |
| 1.1.3 | Scanning head approach system | |
| 1.1.3.1 | Minimum step | 1 μm |
| 1.1.3.2 | Coarse approach implementation | Stepper motors |
| 1.1.3.3 | Number of stepper motors | 3 |
| 1.2 | Scanning Basement | |
| 1.2.1 | Built-in XY plain-paralllel stage | |
| 1.2.1.1 | XY scanning range | 100x100 μm |
| 1.2.1.2 | XY resonant frequency | 1 kHz |
| 1.2.1.3 | Residual nonlinearity | ≤0.3% |
| 1.2.2 | Displacement sensors | |
| 1.2.2.1 | Sensors type | Capacitance |
| 1.2.2.2 | Measuring principle | Time-to-digital convertion |
| 1.3 | Sample positioning | |
| 1.3.1 | Sample coarse positionig range | 5x5 mm |
| 1.3.2 | Positioning | Micro screws |
| 1.3.3 | Positionig accuracy | ~ 5 μm |
| 2 | Optical microscope | |
| 2.1 | Type, manufacturer and specifications of the microscope | Optionally, in accordance with the terms of the specification either upright or inverted microscope |
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