Operational

Now

Source characteristics

Bend magnet

Energy range

0.05 - 1 eV

Frequency range

450 cm^-1 to 10,000 cm^-1

Interferometer resolution

0.125 cm^-1

Endstations

Nicolet 760 FTIR, Nic-Plan IR microscope (N₂ purged)

Characteristics

Motorized sample stage, micron resolution, transmission and reflection modes

Spatial resolution

Diffraction limited (~ wavelength)

Detectors

Extended-range MCT (mercury cadmium telluride)

Spot size at sample

10 µm (diffraction limited)

Samples

Preparation

Stereo microscope and table available

Sample environment

N₂ purged, minimal clean area (no particle specification)

Scientific applications

Particulate contamination, biological samples, forensic studies, laminates, polymers, fibers, environmental samples

Local contact

Name: Michael C. Martin
Phone: (510) 495-2231
Fax: (510) 486-7696
Email: mcmartin@lbl.gov

Spokesperson

Name: Wayne R. McKinney
Affiliation: Advanced Light Source, Berkeley Lab
Phone: (510) 486-4395
Fax: (510) 486-7696
Email: wrmckinney@lbl.gov