NSOM Microscope interfaces easily to detectors.April 15, 2002 - Aurora-3(TM) Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope has open architecture for easy interfacing with detectors and spectrometers. It combines optical characterization with scanning probe microscopy (SPM) technology to overcome diffraction limit problems. Split light path allows user to simultaneously view both transmission and reflection of probe tip and sample. Real-time linearized scanner provides one-step tip positioning.
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Veeco Surface Metrology
P.O. Box 4608
Santa Barbara, CA, 93140
USA
New Aurora System Updates NSOM Technology
Santa Barbara, CA, March 8, 2002 - Veeco Metrology Group has announced the release of the Aurora-3(TM) Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM), which significantly extends the capabilities of the standard-setting Aurora family of near-field microscopy systems. Digital Instruments Aurora-3, the most advanced NSOM platform available, combines industry-leading, patented tuning-fork technology with several new features to bring greater ease-of use to the researcher.
"The Aurora-3 makes alignment much easier because a split light path allows one to simultaneously view both transmission and reflection of the probe tip and sample," explains Stefan Kaemmer, NSOM project manager. "Its superior noise floor ensures that the additional data acquired is both accurate and repeatable. In addition, the system's open-architecture provides easy interfacing with detectors and spectrometers and its advanced software delivers experiment flexibility."
The Aurora-3 combines optical characterization with scanning probe microscopy (SPM) technology to overcome the diffraction limit of conventional optical equipment. A real-time linearized scanner provides accurate, one-step tip positioning, which is particularly important in such applications as single-molecule fluorescence. With its compatibility with the award winning Explorer SPM head, optional atomic force microscopy capabilities are also possible. Despite all of this, the Aurora-3 has a conveniently small footprint. These and the other ease-of-use features of the Aurora-3 will certainly bring the advantages of NSOM techniques to a greater number of general research studies.
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