Zero-Astigmatism Imaging Spectrometer HELENA
Ideaoptics' HELENA zero-astigmatism imaging spectrograph uses a unique astigmatism-correcting optical design to eliminate conventional-instrument astigmatism and provide uniform, sharp spectral images across the focal plane. Its0.08nm spectral resolution and suppression of multichannel crosstalk improve weak-signal detection and the purity and reliability of multichannel spectral analysis. It supports advanced research in single-molecule fluorescence, transient spectroscopy, and fine-structure analysis of nanomaterials, providing a reliable tool for precision spectroscopy.
Specification Snapshot
Focal Length [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.]
320mm
Weight [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.]
25.5kg
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Overview
Ideaoptics' HELENA zero-astigmatism imaging spectrograph uses a unique astigmatism-correcting optical design to eliminate conventional-instrument astigmatism and provide uniform, sharp spectral images across the focal plane. Its0.08nm spectral resolution and suppression of multichannel crosstalk improve weak-signal detection and the purity and reliability of multichannel spectral analysis. It supports advanced research in single-molecule fluorescence, transient spectroscopy, and fine-structure analysis of nanomaterials, providing a reliable tool for precision spectroscopy.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Focal Length [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 320mm |
| Relative Aperture [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | f/4.6 |
| Spectral Resolution ‑PMT [Resolution Measurement Conditions:1200 grooves/mm Grating,546nm Wavelength,10-Micrometer Slit Width.] | 0.05 nm (10μm Slit ) |
| Spectral Resolution ‑CCD [Resolution Measurement Conditions:At Focal-Plane Center, Using a 10-Micrometer Slit and a Detector with 15um Pixels, Measured at 546nm.] | 0.08 nm |
| Reciprocal Linear Dispersion [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 2.3 nm/mm |
| Wavelength Coverage(30-Millimeter-Wide CCD) [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 63 nm |
| Focal Plane Dimensions(Width × Height) [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 27mm × 22mm |
| Scanning Wavelength Range [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 0‑1400 nm |
| Scan Step Size [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 0.002 nm/step |
| Wavelength Accuracy [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | ±0.2 nm (up to ±0.02 nm after wavelength calibration) |
| Wavelength Repeatability [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | ±0.02 nm |
| Grating Turret [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 1 (Accommodates 3 Gratings) |
| Number of Supported Turrets [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 3;Interchangeable Triple-Grating Turret Module;Automatic System Calibration after Installation |
| Grating Switching Repeatability [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 0.02 nm |
| Grating Dimensions [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 68mm × 68mm |
| Astigmatism [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | Zero Astigmatism across All Wavelengths |
| Hardware Connection Ports [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | USB and RS‑232 |
| Development Library [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | C#、LABVIEW、Python |
| Certification [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | CE(EMC) |
| Overall Dimensions(Length × Width × Height) [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 440mm×355mm×215mm(Excluding Accessories and Feet) |
| Optical Axis Height [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 160mm‑186mm |
| Weight [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | 25.5kg |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity [Unless Otherwise Stated, All Specifications Were Measured Using a 1200 g/mm Grating at 435.8nm.] | Operating Temperature :5℃ ~30℃; Storage Temperature :‑10℃ ~50℃; Humidity :<50%( Relative humidity ) |
Applications
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS): high-energy laser pulses interact with a sample to generate plasma; its emission spectrum determines elemental composition and content. Laser ablation produces different plasma forms, and imaging these at different stages is important to LIBS analysis. Planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF): diagnoses material distributions through laser-matter interaction. Common target species include OH, CH and NO, important intermediates in flame chemistry; their measurements provide reference data for theoretical and experimental research. Combined with molecular-emission theory and other methods, PLIF also supports quantitative temperature, concentration and velocity measurements. Time-resolved fluorescence: transient luminescence, fluorescence, electroluminescence and radioluminescence imaging and spectroscopy, widely used in OLED, bioluminescence, cell dynamics and scintillator studies. Plasma diagnostics: emission spectra yield electron temperature, electron density, species and velocity distributions for fusion, industrial plasma processing and space physics. Raman spectroscopy: inelastic laser scattering reveals molecular vibration and rotation for chemistry, materials and biomedicine. Microspectroscopy: combines a spectrometer and microscope for reflection, transmission, fluorescence or Raman analysis of microregions such as cells, minerals and semiconductor microstructures, characterizing structure and composition microscopically. Absorption spectroscopy: qualitative and quantitative analysis using molecular or atomic absorption at particular wavelengths, covering UV-visible-NIR, infrared and atomic absorption for concentration, composition and reaction-kinetics studies. Transmission spectroscopy: measures transmitted-to-incident intensity ratios to study transparency, absorption edges, thin-film interference and concentration.
Key Features
True zero-astigmatism imaging: uniquely optimized optics eliminate conventional spectrometer astigmatism, keeping spectral images uniform and sharp across the entire focal plane and preserving undistorted signals for multichannel and imaging applications. The figure shows multiple 100 μm-diameter fibers imaged with HELENA, with excellent spatial resolution and extremely low interchannel crosstalk. This resolution is achievable over sensors as large as 22 mm high × 27 mm wide, ideal for hyperspectral imaging and multichannel spectral analysis. Ultralow multichannel crosstalk: zero astigmatism and optimized optics strongly suppress interchannel signals, ensuring independent, clean data in multichannel fluorescence, Raman and ultrafast spectroscopy. The figure shows a first-order dispersion image from HELENA using a 9-channel fiber (1200 grooves, center wavelength 546.08nm); no interchannel crosstalk occurs across the full 30 mm image field. Ultrahigh resolution: better than 0.08nm throughout the spectral range resolves very fine features and improves material identification and chemical-reaction monitoring accuracy and reliability. Optimal grating utilization: on-axis grating rotation improves sensitivity, grating utilization and optical efficiency, maintaining light consistency at different rotation angles. Freely replaceable grating turret: a modular multigrating turret accepts multiple gratings, allowing one customized instrument to cover broadband screening through precision analysis. Extensive accessories: plug-and-play flexibility and a professional accessory library enable easy upgrades for applications from standard testing to frontier research.
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Shanghai Ideaoptics Co., Ltd. is a national-level specialized and sophisticated 'Little Giant' enterprise, a deep-spectrum technology innovator. Devoted to the micro-nano optoelectronic field, it develops intelligent full-spectrum technology integrating photonics and AI, building an internationally leading deep-spectrum platform. The company provides comprehensive solutions from technology to products, including micro spectrometers, angle-resolved spectrometers, and confocal Raman spectrometers, widely applied in IC chips, optical chips, biochips, AR/VR, and advanced displays. Through joint R&D centers with universities, Ideaoptics continuously launches breakthrough products, serving over 3,000 customers and cooperating with 170+ semiconductor, advanced materials, and biomedical enterprises, aiming to advance photonic integration and empower semiconductor manufacturing.
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