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The nanofilm_ep3bam is an imaging Brewster angle microscope that provides high resolution real-time imaging of ultrathin organic films at air-water interfaces. It can be upgraded to a complete imaging ellipsometer. Key features include highest lateral resolution, real-time imaging, quantitative analysis tools, and the ability to integrate external equipment like Langmuir troughs. The open frame design allows for space-consuming samples. It offers automated measurements, image processing, and remote control capabilities.

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The nanofilm_ep3bam is an imaging Brewster angle microscope that provides high resolution real-time imaging of ultrathin organic films at air-water interfaces. It can be upgraded to a complete imaging ellipsometer. Key features include highest lateral resolution, real-time imaging, quantitative analysis tools, and the ability to integrate external equipment like Langmuir troughs. The open frame design allows for space-consuming samples. It offers automated measurements, image processing, and remote control capabilities.

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_brewster angle microscope nanofilm_ep3bam

Brewster angle microscope nanofilm_ep3bam


ABSTRACT benefits Since its first presentation at the LB6 conference in Paris, Brewster angle microscopy (BAM) has been established as a worldwide standard technique for the investigation of ultra-thin organic films. Nanofilms BAM1 was the first commercially available Brewster angle microscope. Based on this innovation we developed the nanofilm_ep3bam by using the imaging ellipso meter platform ep3 to enable the upgradability to a complete imaging ellipsometer. The nanofilm_ep3bam software toolbox includes a special image processing tool and an integrated solution for quantitative analytical Brewster Angle Microscopy. Furthermore, if your thin film metrology neets expand, the nanofilm_ep3bam can be upgraded to a complete imaging ellipsometer without losing any of the functionalities of a Brewster angle microscope. Please compare the nanofilm_ep3bam with the nanofilm_ultrabam and select the suitable instrument for your application.  Highest lateral resolution in the field of Brewster Angle Microscopy  Real time imaging: direct visualization of your sample you see what you are doing  BAM tools offering quantitative BAM, level control and powerful background correction tools  As a unique feature of the Accurion goniometer design, there are no bearings or mechanical mounts in the axis of rotation => free space for even large LB-troughs or space consuming samples

Nanofilm_ep3bam with Langmuir trough

The capability to integrate troughs and other equipment from the leading companies in the LB-market results in a complete analytical environment to correlate the images of your ultrathin organic films, especially at the airwater interface, with a large range of surface chemical and physical properties.

FEATURES Real time contrast image  Automatic Z tracking to follow changing water levels  AVI recorder to create AVI videos during experiments  Scripting language EP3 Script for automation, eg. automatic recording of images at predefined time intervals  Analysis tools for analytical BAM (film thickness measurements by BAM)  Remote control of the instrument possible due to LAN connection for application support or the use in a closed environment  Software interface to NIMA or KSV and the new KSVNIMA troughs.

Applications Monolayer phases Domains and order phenomena  Transformation of monolayer into multilayered structures  Photochemical reactions e.g., photoisomerization LB-films on solid structures  Influences of various subphase compositions(counter ions) on monolayer structures  Polymers and other materials that cannot be detected by fluorescence microscopy Adsorption kinetics  In-situ polymerization in monolayers Phase separation  Quality and homogeneity of LB-films

Technical specifications nanofilm_ep3bam


_technical Specifications type: Open-frame set-up: Imaging optics: Light sources: Imaging system: Motorized goniometer: Motorized z-lift: Brewster Angle Microscope Basic aluminium frame construction for optical unit, separate electronics box To achieve high-resolution real-time focussed images, the nanofilm_ep3 is equipped with an automatic focus scanner. 658 nm broadband laser (class IIIb), other laser on request 768 x 572 pixel CCD camera with variable shutter timings and gain control Patented motorized SOFTWARE CONTROLLED goniometer Angle-of-incidence range: 3890 deg. Angle resolution: 0.001 deg. Absolute angle accuracy: 0.01 deg. Speed of motion: ~ 5 deg./sec. Enables automatic levelling for measurements on troughs Travel range: > 40 mm Travel speed: approx. 0.5 mm/sec.

_electronics Power supply: PC and monitor: - Embedded controller with Matrox Meteor II frame grabber - Embedded Linux operating system (internal only) - Communication with host PC via dedicated 100 Mbit Ethernet. Voltage: 100240 V~, 50/60 Hz, max. Current: 10 A Up-to-date monitor and Windows PC

Technical specifications nanofilm_ep3bam


Nanofilm_ep3 software: The nanofilm_ep3bam comes with easy-to-use, graphical user front end nanofilm-ep3view software packages. Automation: Image processing: - P owerful macro language nanofilm_ep3script allows the user to simplify complex measurements into push-button operation - User-programmable function buttons - Software-controlled Z-stage) - FocusScan for overall focused images - R eal-time geometrical correction for angle-dependent image aspectratios - Supported image formats: TIFF, JPG, PNG - D igital zoom, profiler, 3D-viewer, Image browser and more image processing tools

Nanofilm_ep3bam tools software 1.0:

Tools for simple operation of the nanofilm_ep3 as a Brewster Angle Microscope to observe monolayers on liquid surfaces including: - BAM background correction - BAM calibration - BAM model - BAM kinetics

Technical specifications may change without notice. The ultrabam does not include the trough shown in the pictures.

Fast BAM calibration

Efficient background correction for higher image quality

Easy modelling for BAM measurements

Overall focused BAM image without move correction

Overall focused BAM image with move correction

Domains of pentadecanoic acid in a monolayer on water

Domains of palmitric acid

Monolayer domains of racemic mixture of chiral phospholipids (D- and L-DPPC)

Sphingomyelin monolayer

Upgrade Possibilities n anofilm_ep3: Upgrade to any Nanofilm Imaging Ellipsometer

Recommended Accessories L aser Safety cabinet and dust protection Active  Vibration Isolation Choice of exchangeable objectives: 2 x, 5 x , 20 x objective e p3view Software Add Ons

LB-Troughs  Package integration with various troughs  Higher laser power available or fiber coupling to external laser sources  Integration of additional laser for time resolved experiments etc.

Europe: Accurion GmbH Stresemannstrasse 30 37079 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49[0] 551.999 60.0 Fax: +49[0] 551.999 60.10 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.accurion.com USA: Accurion Inc. 514 Progress Drive, Suite G Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Phone: +1[0] 410.636.3355 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.accurion.com India: Accurion Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Narayana Sharma Flat 307, S.S Residency 29th Main, 2nd C Cross BTM Layout, 1 Stage, 1 Phase Bangalore 560 068, India Mobile: +91[0] 98450.04273 Phone: +91[0] 80.2668.9178

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