FLUO is designed as a modular spectrofluorometer for precise fluorescence excitation and detection, offering flexibility for various research and analytical applications.
How it Works:
- Continuous Xenon Light Source:
- A continuous xenon light source serves as the excitation source, providing stable, high-intensity illumination across a broad spectrum.
- Excitation Monochromator:
- The light passes through an excitation monochromator, which selects the specific wavelength (or range of wavelengths) used to excite the sample.
- Reflective Optics:
- Reflective optics direct the selected excitation light onto the sample, inducing fluorescence.
- Emission Monochromator(s):
- Fluorescence radiation emitted by the sample is collected and directed to the second (or third) monochromator, which isolates the desired emission wavelength range.
- Detector:
- The monochromator sends the selected emission wavelengths to the detector, where the fluorescence intensity is measured.
- System Controller & Software:
- The signal from the detector is sent to the system controller and then to the host computer. The software processes the data, allowing for fluorescence analysis, spectra plotting, and other measurements.
Key Advantages:
- Modular Design: Allows customization with different monochromators and detectors.
- Precise Wavelength Selection: Both excitation and emission wavelengths can be finely tuned for specific applications.
- Full Automation: All components are controlled via software, allowing for automated measurement processes, data acquisition, and analysis.
FLUO is ideal for applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, time-resolved fluorescence studies, quantitative analysis, and research in various fields, including chemistry, biology, and material science.