Horiba XploRA+ Confocal Raman System
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Overview
Confocal Raman spectroscopy and imaging provides specific chemical information about your nano-materials, with sub-micron spatial resolution. The HORIBA Scientific XploRA+ Confocal Raman Optical Microscope features
- Fully automated confocal raman microscope with 10X and 100X objectives
- 3 laser sources: 532nm, 638nm, 785 nm
- X, Y & Z mapping options
- Polarization and Macro adaption kits
- Raman ready CCD detector
Getting Started and Training Information
The Horiba XploRA+ is located in Deep Lab, Education Hub Room B151/B152
In order to become a qualified user on the Horiba Raman System, you need to follow each of these steps in the order as listed here:
- Complete the process to become a lab member of nano@stanford and follow the instructions to activate a NEMO account. You must complete the safety training listed under “Spilker, Shriram, McCullough, Moore, Deep Lab”
- Complete the On-the-job Laser Safety & Access for Deep Lab.
- Complete the Raman New User Intake Form.
- Join the mailing list raman-users
- Read the Horiba XploRA+ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Watch the Horiba XploRA+ Training Videos.
- Take the Raman Quiz.
Email nano-ramanstaff@lists.stanford.edu to schedule a 1.5 hour qualification session. Provide your schedule availability to speed up scheduling.
Resources
Horiba XploRA+ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Brochure of our Horiba XploRA+ Confocal Raman Microscope: Link
Presentation on combining Raman and Hyperspectral Imaging (CytoViva): Link