Spectroscopy Facility

Explore ANU Earth Sciences' Spectroscopy Facility: a hub for advanced research with cutting-edge instruments for in-depth material analysis. Perfect for scientific exploration and discovery.

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The Spectroscopy Facility at RSES is a collection of state-of-the-art instrumentation including a Horiba LabRAM Soleil Raman FTIR spectroscope, Molecular Vista VistaScope infrared photo-induced force microscope, Olympus Vanta M portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometer and Malvern Panalytical Aeris benchtop XRD.

Our research spans the range from solid earth evolution to climate processes, and from 21st century resources to climate change impact.

We operate iconic and state-of-the art instrumentation supported by highly trained professional staff, offering an unrivalled world-class research environment.

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Photo-induced force microscopy

The Molecular Vista VistaScope photo-induced force microscope is the first of its kind in Australia.

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Raman spectroscopy

Our Horiba LabRAM RAMAN instrument

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X-ray diffraction

X-ray diffraction instrumentation

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Portable XRF

The Olympus Vanta M portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometer is a handheld instrument intended for use in the field or in the lab.

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Sample preparation

Robust and consistent sample preparation processes are critical for accurate and precise spectroscopy and phase analysis techniques.

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