The Ultimate FT-IR and QCL Microscope for Fast, High-Resolution Chemical Imaging
Product Overview
The HYPERION II is a next-generation infrared microscope that redefines analytical performance by combining classical FT-IR imaging with revolutionary quantum cascade laser (QCL) imaging in one powerful instrument. Whether your goal is detailed molecular identification or ultrafast chemical imaging, the HYPERION II delivers the highest sensitivity, spatial resolution, and speed across a wide spectral range.
Its innovative dual-mode architecture allows users to switch seamlessly between FT-IR and QCL imaging, enabling rapid overviews and in-depth spectral analysis within a single workflow. Designed with high-end research, failure analysis, materials characterization, and life science imaging in mind, HYPERION II stands as the gold standard for IR microscopy.
Key Features
- Dual-modality system: FT-IR and QCL laser imaging in one microscope
- Patented coherence reduction for artifact-free IR laser images
- Live IR imaging for real-time chemical visualization
- High-speed imaging up to 6.4 mm²/second and 30,000 spectra/second
- High-resolution FPA imaging: 64×64 or 128×128 pixel detectors
- Versatile measurement modes: Transmission, Reflection, and ATR
- Wide selection of objective lenses, including ATR, Grazing Angle, VIS/IR optics
- Compatible with INVENIO and VERTEX series FT-IR spectrometers
- Advanced OPUS software with AI-enhanced tools and Python scripting
- Laser class 1 safety enclosure and sealed sample compartment
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Imaging Technologies | FT-IR FPA and QCL Laser Imaging |
| Spectral Range | 150 to 20,000 cm⁻¹ (with detector options) |
| IR Imaging Speed | QCL: up to 6.4 mm²/sec, FT-IR: 32 min/cm² |
| IR Live Imaging | Real-time chemical mapping at video frame rates |
| QCL Spectral Range | 950–1800 cm⁻¹ |
| FPA Detectors | 64×64 or 128×128 pixels (TE-MCT, LN₂-cooled MCT) |
| Pixel Resolution | 0.2–11 µm/pixel (QCL & FPA) |
| Field of View | Up to 1460 × 1460 µm @ 3.5× objective |
| Objective Options | 3.5×, 15×, 20× ATR, 36×, 74× IR, 15× Grazing, 4×/40× VIS |
| Sample Size Capacity | Up to 30 × 30 mm; height up to 4 cm |
| Automation & Control | Knife-edge aperture wheels, motorized switching, OPUS software |
| Safety & Build | Class 1 laser product, sealed environmental compartment |
Applications
Polymers & Coatings
- Compositional analysis of multilayers and films
- Failure and defect localization in plastic and laminate materials
- Characterization of adhesives, resins, and composites
Life Sciences & Pathology
- Unstained tissue imaging to detect disease biomarkers
- Fast mapping of microtome sections with >3 million spectra
- Correlation with histology and molecular data
Forensics
- Trace evidence analysis: fibers, particles, coatings
- Paint chip and multilayer examination
- Rapid contaminant identification on delicate samples
Microplastics & Environmental Studies
- High-throughput microplastic identification on filters
- Automated classification and cataloging of particles
- Analysis of polymer types in mixed environmental samples
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