Product Overview
The Bruker LUMOS II IR Laser Imaging Microscope (ILIM) redefines the standards of molecular imaging by integrating advanced laser technology into a fully automated platform. By combining an external cavity quantum cascade laser (QCL) with a room-temperature FPA microbolometer, the system achieves imaging speeds up to 169 times faster than conventional FT-IR scanning. This allows researchers to shift from analyzing individual spectra to viewing high-definition chemical images in real-time, providing unprecedented detail for expansive sample areas in minutes rather than days.
A core technical advantage of the LUMOS II ILIM is its patented hardware-based coherence reduction mechanism. This innovation ensures that chemical images are essentially free from laser-induced artifacts, resulting in sharp, high-contrast data across both transmission and reflection modes. The system is designed for high-throughput environments, featuring an open-access sample stage and WingGuard™ technology, which maintains a Laser Safety Class 1 rating without the need for bulky enclosures.
To streamline complex analytical tasks, the LUMOS II ILIM offers dedicated software workflows such as TissuePlus™ for spatial biology, TabletPlus™ for pharmaceutical deformulation, and ParticlePlus™ for microplastic and contaminant identification. These application-specific packages automate everything from measurement to AI-powered evaluation, making the instrument an essential tool for pathology labs, quality control, and advanced material research.
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Key Features
- Unrivaled Imaging Speed: Captures expansive chemical images at a rate of 4.5 mm² per second, significantly reducing time-to-result for large-scale studies.
- Artifact-Free Imaging: Utilizes a patented coherence reduction method to provide sharp, clear chemical images without laser-typical interference patterns.
- Cryogen-Free Operation: Equipped with a room-temperature FPA microbolometer, eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen and reducing operational complexity.
- Highest Safety Standards: Features WingGuard™ technology to ensure a Laser Safety Class 1 environment while maintaining an open, user-friendly design.
- Application-Specific Workflows: Includes dedicated "Plus" packages (Tissue, Tablet, Particle) that offer push-button analysis and AI-driven data evaluation.
- Full Hardware Automation: Motorized X,Y,Z stages and automated calibration routines ensure maximum reproducibility and ease of use for all skill levels.
- High Spatial Resolution: A specialized 4x refractive IR objective lens with a high numerical aperture (NA 0.6) provides a 4.25 µm\pixel size for detailed mapping.
Specifications
| Light Source | External cavity quantum cascade laser (QCL) |
| Detector | Room-temperature FPA microbolometer |
| Spectral Range | 950 – 1800 cm⁻¹ |
| Spectral Resolution | Down to 2 cm⁻¹ |
| Pixel Size | 4.25 µm/pixel |
| Imaging Speed | 4.5 mm²/second |
| Safety Class | Laser Safety Class 1 (via WingGuard™) |