Delmic has well-documented expertise in the area of cathodoluminescence (CL) that extends back over 15 years. They have just released the Jolt 2.0, which offers many benefits compared to its predecessor, and an instant upgrade to almost anyone with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to attain cathodoluminescence capabilities.
The Delmic Jolt 2.0 can be added to any SEM with a spare EDS port, providing either panchromatic or RGB (colour) detection. The system delivers fast, simple CL imaging of materials such as ceramics, geological materials, semiconductors and more. For ease-of-use it integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow for simultaneous data acquisition and correlative analysis with other detectors (e.g., BSE, EDX), providing even deeper insights into the properties of the materials you are investigating.
Further simplifying operation Jolt 2.0 also offers an alignment-free workflow and direct image readout in your SEM interface. The latest version of Delmic’s entry-level CL system also features a large field of view, up to several millimetres which is ideal for characterising geological and semiconductor samples. Furthermore, with the optional RGB imaging capability, it reveals rich colour information, immediately revealing subtle variations in composition and structure.
CL allows you to rapidly obtain micro and nanoscale insights into materials. Using the Jolt 2.0 you can map the emitted CL intensity to reveal properties related to crystal growth, zonation, deformation and defect structures. You can also measure the CL emission of bulk materials such as semiconductors and rare-earth doped materials.
The Jolt 2.0 joins the SPARC Compact and SPARC Spectral, completing Delmic’s cathodoluminescence portfolio. The SPARC differs in that it offers the highest collection efficiency on the market , with a modular design that allows it to be customised, depending on which CL modes you are interested in; ranging from intensity mapping and hyperspectral CL to advanced time-resolved or polarimetry measurements.
For more details on the new Jolt CL detector, please visit www.axt.com.au/products/jolt/