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April 2015  
Damage-Free Failure/Defect Analysis in Electronics and Semiconductor Industries Using Micro ATR FT-IR Imaging
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) is a nondestructive analytical technique that helps identify and monitor the chemical makeup of almost any material. Using the Agilent Cary 620 chemical imaging system damage-free failure/defect analysis in electronics and semiconductor industries using micro ATR FT-IR imaging can be performed.
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Identifying Contaminants in Synthetic Polymers and Rubbers Using Micro Ge ATR FT-IR Imaging
Manufacturing downtime hurts your bottom line — and any downtime caused by unintentional contamination during materials processing is especially painful. With regular adherence to impurity standards and cleanliness specifications it can be significantly reduced.
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Troubleshooting and Quality Control of Polymers Using Micro-ATR FT-IR Chemical Imaging
In a world where polymer manufacturers face increased pressure to reduce the duration of production cycles and increase product yields, fast and reliable quality control and troubleshooting mechanisms help maximize revenue. A minor hiccup in production can have a significant downstream impact and impose a heavy financial burden.
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A New Approach to Sample Preparation Free Micro ATR FT-IR Chemical Imaging of Polymer Laminates
Presented here is a novel method of ultralow pressure micro ATR FT-IR chemical imaging that removes the need for any structural support. This unique capability is made possible through the use of Agilent's “Live ATR imaging” technique, which provides enhanced chemical contrast, and enables the exact moment of contact between the sample and ATR crystal to be determined and provides a visual measure of the quality of contact.
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Optimizing Tissue Preparation and Storage for Analysis of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Using Agilent's FT-IR Imaging Systems
Mammals require dietary-based polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and arachidonic acid (AA) for many biological processes, including normal functioning of the retina and brain. FT-IR imaging with high spatial resolution is a suitable tool to investigate the PUFA distribution in tissue sections from animal models of disease, providing comprehensive information of the biochemical components on the subcellular scale.
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FT-IR Microscopic Imaging of Large Samples with 4x and 15x Infrared Objectives: A Case Study of a Carcinoma Tissue Section
FT-IR microscopic imaging uses a combination of an FT-IR spectrometer with a microscope and focal plane array (FPA) detector. The method has been recognized as a powerful and versatile imaging tool in many disciplines, ranging from biomedical research through to materials science, art conservation and forensics.
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High Spatial Resolution FT-IR Imaging of Biomedical Tissue Samples Using Existing Objectives
FT-IR imaging is a well-established analytical method for obtaining spectral and spatial information simultaneously in the micron-size domain. The technique has been applied across many different application areas, from polymer science to biomedical imaging. Over recent years, interest has increased in pushing the diffraction limited spatial resolution performance of FT-IR imaging systems, primarily using synchrotron based systems.
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