This application note introduces the evolution of infrared (IR) microscopy, with a focus on Agilent's Agilent IR Microscope (IRM) 4000 and Agilent IR Microscope (IRM) 5000.
This document discusses the evolution of infrared microscopy, highlighting how it has developed from a simple tool into a multifunctional accessory suitable for various measurements in transmission, reflectance, and ATR modes. It emphasizes the technique's utility in fields like mineralogy, polymer manufacturing, and forensics for identifying surface defects and contaminants.
The minimum measurable area approaches approximately 20 micrometers.
A single image is collected in less than one second.