Vista 75
The next generation of PiFM and PiF-IR instruments
Smaller footprint
Vista 75 has been made more compact. With a completely new acoustic enclosure, Vista 75 now takes up over 60% less space than Vista One.
Accessible design
Easy sample access and a one-handed AFM head clamp make tip and sample exchanges a breeze. The lightweight removable enclosure and open design make optical alignments easy.
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Larger samples
With 75 mm of stage travel, sample size no longer matters! If it fits on the stage, Vista 75 can provide results.
Quick-change optics
Pre-aligned optics make switching between PiFM + PiF-IR, sSNOM, and Raman effortless.
Robust laser integration
A 3D-actuated PM mirror keeps excitation lasers aligned to the apex of the AFM tip for all types of tip-enhanced measurements, including PiFM, PiF-IR, s-SNOM, and tip-enhanced Raman.
Self-contained system
No need for a special environment. Vista 75 is complete with built in vibration isolation and a temperature controlled acoustic enclosure with dry air.
Ultimate spectro-nanoscopy
PiFM · PiF-IR
Sub-5 nm IR spatial resolution
PiFM chemical mapping provides unbeatable lateral IR resolution for analyzing surface chemistry.
An elementary cellulose fibril is embedded in the lignin matrix of a cell wall from spruce wood. Scan dimensions: 150 nm × 150 nm × 10.5 nm.
Single-molecule level sensitivity
PiF-IR
PiF-IR spectra (magenta and green) show the chemical differences on and off these peptoid nano-sheet fragments.
PiFM
PiFM chemical maps are able to detect peptoid fragments that are only 0.5 nm taller than the surrounding material!
Scan dimensions: 500 nm × 500 nm × 1.7 nm.
Packages
Vista 75 IR
Microscope: Vista 75 frame
Isolation: active vibration isolation table, and acoustic enclosure with temperature control
Laser(s): choice of QCL (770 – 1850 cm−1) or OPO/DFG (550 – 2050, 2250 – 4400 cm−1)
Multiplexer: medium (up to 3 laser inputs and polarization switching) or large size (up to 6 laser inputs plus polarization switching)
Add-ons (optional): polarization switcher, dry-air filtration, KPFM, cAFM, PFM, tip-enhanced Raman/PL, s-SNOM module
Vista 75 IR +s-SNOM
Everything in Vista 75 IR
Configured to operate concurrently with PiFM. Best-in-class detection scheme
Plus:
- Multiplexer: large size
- Required add-ons: s-SNOM module (comes with Michelson interferometer for measurements of both near-field amplitude and phase)
Vista 75 IR +PL/Raman
Everything in Vista 75 IR
Configured to operate concurrently with PiFM. Tip-enhanced Raman/PL configuration via the integrated Parabolic Mirror
Plus:
- Laser(s): visible diode laser (also PiFM capable)
- Multiplexer: large size
- Required add-ons: tip-enhanced Raman/PL module
Specifications
Stage and scanner
Sample stage travel: 75 mm, max sample 140 mm square
Scan size: 80 µm × 80 µm. (100 µm × 100 µm optional)
Dual Z Feedback: 12 µm z-scanner with 600 nm fast-z scanner provides both high bandwidth and a large z-range
Functionality
Imaging modes: Non-contact AFM, PiFM, KPFM, FvD (Force vs distance) mapping, Raman, s-SNOM
Spectroscopy modes: PiF-IR, FvD, Raman
PiF Laser Options: QCL (770 – 1500 cm−1), OPO/DFG (550 – 2050, 2250 – 4400 cm−1)
Depth probed (IR): 20 nm and bulk
Physical requirements
Table size: 1.2 m × 2.4 m (4 ft × 8 ft) optical breadboard for complete system
Enclosure: Less than 13 kg, removable, acoustic insulation, temperature controlled with dry air
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