With the DRY SMAL lens from LIG Nanowise, an immersion-free, non-contact, and non-destructive super-resolution solution that produces remarkably refined images in real time, users can unlock ultra-fine imaging with the DRY SMAL (SMAL AIR) to improve research and inspection procedures.
The DRY SMAL lens redefines clarity at the sub-80 nm scale, whether in materials R&D or semicon laboratories.
LIG Nanowise offers DRY SMAL, a non-contact, immersion-free, super-resolution microscope objective.
Key Features
- Sub-80 nm resolution: Employs white light to resolve features as small as 80 nm, surpassing traditional diffraction limits. Features as small as ~60 nm appear in some samples and settings.
- Exceptional magnification: Achieve an optical magnification of nearly ×200, substantially beyond standard lenses' maximum of ×150.
- Non-destructive and immersion-free: Making it ideal for sensitive sample where immersion medium is not practicable.
- Minimal working distance: Provides a working distance of about 1.7 µm, allowing for precise focusing without touching the sample.
- Seamless integration and robust design: It is designed for use with the NANORO M and the future Nanoro Generation system, but it also fits popular Nikon and other conventional microscopes. Contains refurbishment options to counteract inadvertent damage.
Applications at a Glance
- Any situation where extremely high resolution is needed on a VERY FLAT sample, precluding immersion methods
- Semiconductor inspection (fabrication, R&D, QA)
- Materials science and advanced materials (e.g., graphene)
Why DRY SMAL Stands Out
- Real-time, full-colour imaging: Provides dynamic, high-resolution images in real time with normal white-light lighting
- Non-disruptive to sample integrity: DRY SMAL’s non-contact design helps to protect sample integrity, making it perfect for delicate, valuable, or moisture-sensitive materials.
- Cost-effective super-resolution: DRY SMAL provides high-resolution capabilities with less overhead and complexity than specialized microscopy systems, particularly when combined with the NANORO M.