Description Nicolet Continuµm-XL Infrared Imaging System is a research quality tool designed for today's multi-purpose labs. The Nicolet Continuµm Infrared Microscope combines high-performance infrared sampling and excellent visible-light microscopy to produce reliable spatially-resolved chemical information from all types of samples in fully automated operation, making it easy and efficient to use. The Nicolet Continuµm provides visual observation of microscopic samples and chemical characterization of most organic and inorganic compounds. [ Exceptional Versatility ] Removable Nosepiece, Köhler Illumination for Reflection and Transmission, Manual (or Mapping) Stage, Brightfield, Darkfield and Polarized Light, 10X and 4X Visible, Objectives, 15X IR/Visible Optic Wide and Mid-band MCT Detector, InGaAs Near-IR Detector, Side Port Reflectance Spectral Range (Option Included, Extended-Range Optics) 11000 – 375 cm-1, Optical Resolution 0.4 cm-1, RMS Noise (1 minute scan) < 1.95 x 10-6 AU**, Wavenumber Precision 0.01 cm-1.