A monochromator is a device used to produce monochromatic light in order to determine the optical characteristics of a particular material. Many types of spectrometers and spectrophotometers rely on monochromators for light production of a uniform wavelength.
In a basic monochromator setup, light is passed through a slit and bounced off of a mirror where it hits a dispersion element. The dispersion element is either a prism (reflected light) or a diffraction grating (refracted light). The dispersed light is then passed through another slit which only allows one wavelength of light to pass through. In an imaging spectrograph, the slit is replaced with a detector such as a CCD camera.
Some things to consider when purchasing a monochromator:
- Dispersion element: whether it is a prism or diffraction grating
- Wavelength range: most will cover the visible spectrum, but some will go beyond into the UV or IR spectra ranges
- Sectral resolution
- Signal-to-noise ratio
Click on the links below to compare Monochromator / Imaging Spectrograph systems from various manufacturers:
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| Company | Andor Technology | Andor Technology | Andor Technology | Andor Technology | Andor Technology |
| Item | Shamrock 500 Imaging Spectrometer | Kymera 193i Imaging Spectrograph | Kymera 328i Imaging Spectrograph | Shamrock 303 Imaging Spectrograph | Shamrock 750 Spectrograph |
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| Catalog Number | SR-500 | KY-193 | KY-328 | SR-303 | SR-750 |
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| Description | Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated spectrometer detection solutions
The Andor Shamrock SR-500i imaging spectrometer is the latest addition of the Andor family of spectrometers based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The optimized optical design provides exceptional performance for multi-track Spectroscopy.Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated spectrometer detection solutions
The Andor Shamrock SR-500i imaging spectrometer is the latest addition of the Andor family of spectrometers based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The optimized optical design provides exceptional performance for multi-track Spectroscopy.
The Shamrock 500i is available as a pre-aligned, pre-calibrated camera/spectrometer detection solution allowing for seamless integration in user set-up. The Spectroscopy-dedicated software interface provides an interactive and intuitive platform for simultaneous detector(s) and spectrometer real-time control.
Features
- Direct and responsive software interactivity
- Image correcting toroidal optics
- Pre-aligned detector/spectrograph solution
- Interchangeable triple grating turret
- USB interface
- Wide range of accessories available
... Read More | Kymera 193i is Andor’s next generation ‘intelligent’ spectrograph platform for the Physical and Life Science ‘modular’ Spectroscopy market. It is designed to provide maximum configurability & flexibility, high spectral performance and enhanced user-experience.
Combined with Andor’s high resolution Kymera 193i is Andor’s next generation ‘intelligent’ spectrograph platform for the Physical and Life Science ‘modular’ Spectroscopy market. It is designed to provide maximum configurability & flexibility, high spectral performance and enhanced user-experience.
Combined with Andor’s high resolution and high sensitivity CCD, EMCCD, ICCD and sCMOS detectors, it offers the perfect platform for a wide range of routine and more advanced spectroscopy experiments.... Read More | Kymera 328i is Andor’s next generation ‘intelligent’ spectrograph platform for the Physical and Life Science ‘modular’ Spectroscopy market. It is designed to provide maximum configurability & flexibility, high spectral performance and enhanced user-experience.
Combined with Andor’s high resolution Kymera 328i is Andor’s next generation ‘intelligent’ spectrograph platform for the Physical and Life Science ‘modular’ Spectroscopy market. It is designed to provide maximum configurability & flexibility, high spectral performance and enhanced user-experience.
Combined with Andor’s high resolution and high sensitivity CCD, EMCCD, ICCD and sCMOS detectors, it offers the perfect platform for a wide range of routine and more advanced spectroscopy experiments.... Read More | "The Shamrock SR-303i is a fully automated high throughput flat field imaging triple grating turret spectrograph optimized for use with Andor's line of EMCCD, CCD, and ICCD spectroscopy detector systems.
The Shamrock SR-303i imaging spectrograph is designed for rugged, high-performance operation "The Shamrock SR-303i is a fully automated high throughput flat field imaging triple grating turret spectrograph optimized for use with Andor's line of EMCCD, CCD, and ICCD spectroscopy detector systems.
The Shamrock SR-303i imaging spectrograph is designed for rugged, high-performance operation and versatility. Each precision instrument features an automated, interchangeable triple grating turret for extended spectral coverage and extreme versatility. The SR-303i employs high throughput fast aperture optics, an image corrected optical design to reduce astigmatism and a rock solid grating drive for the highest wavelength precision and accuracy.
Features - Direct and responsive software interactivity
- Image correcting toroidal optics
- Pre-aligned detector/spectrograph solution
- Interchangeable triple grating turret
- USB interface
"... Read More | Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated detection solutions
The Andor Shamrock SR-750 is the latest addition of the Andor family of spectrographs based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The Shamrock is available as a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer option allowing for seamless integration of software, Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated detection solutions
The Andor Shamrock SR-750 is the latest addition of the Andor family of spectrographs based on Czerny-Turner optical design. The Shamrock is available as a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer option allowing for seamless integration of software, electronics, optics and detector. There is also a fast and interactive graphical software interface allowing full control of all the spectrograph functions.
Features
- Direct and responsive software interactivity
- Image correcting toroidal optics
- Pre-aligned detector/spectrograph solution
- Triple grating turret
- USB interface
- Wide range of accessories available
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| Type | Czerny-Turner Spectrograph | Czerny-Turner Spectrograph | Czerny-Turner Spectrograph | Czerny-Turner Spectrograph | Czerny-Turner Spectrograph |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 193 mm | 328 mm | 303 mm | 750 mm |
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