Products and Technologies of Jobin Yvon HORIBA Group

Author: Akimichi Kira – HORIBA has developered the MESA-500 energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analyzer. This analyzer is capable of extremely easily and accurately analyzing the amount of elements contained in all types of samples (solids, powders, liquids, etc.) in a non-destructive manner and without the need to use standard samples. The MESA-500 is in an extremely compact design, and enables even anybody to easily obtain highly accurate analysis information such as X-ray spectra, automatic qualitative analysis, standard-less quantitative analysis, etc. This paper describes how highly-accurate quantitative analysis has been achieved by methods such as spectrum processing whereby the intensity of fluorescent X-rays is calculated from measured spectrum data, and matrix compensation using fundamental parameter method. (Same content in Japnese is in Readout No.7-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Gilbert Hayat; President, Jobin Yvon S.A.S (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Neil Stein; Jobin Yvon Inc.,; Michel Mariton; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – As a technology leader in optical spectroscopy Jobin Yvon (JY) has developed core skills for the design and manufacture of diffraction gratings, monochromators, spectrometers and multi-channel detectors. Application specific instruments in the field of Raman, Fluorescence, Emission spectroscopy, Forensics and Spectroscopic Ellipsometry are offered to end-users making it easy for them to access ultimate optical performance. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Oliver Nicolle; Jobin Yvon Inc. – Diffraction gratings are used as the key component in opticalspectroscopy. As a pioneer and presently world leader in this field, the Gratings and OEM Division of Jobin Yvon (JY) keeps on developing new manufacturing processes for advanced diffraction gratings. This paper shortly presents the different fundamental grating technologies available at JY and later reviews their typical market applications within the scope of the Gratings and OEM Division. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Bruno Touzet; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – New ion etched Multi Layer Dielectric diffraction gratings (MLD gratings) have been designed with the goal of improving the efficiency and damage threshold when used in chirped pulse amplification (CPA) laser compression scheme. A pair of dielectric gratings has been installed inside a complete CPA configuration to measure efficiency and damage threshold. 96 % efficiency per pass and a damage threshold twice the one observed on gold coated gratings have been observed. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Erick Jourdain; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – Taking the advantage of Jobin Yvon(JY) leading position in the design and realisation of diffraction grating JY has developed over the last past 30 years some of the most innovative Vacuum Ultra Violet (VUV) monochromators for synchrotron centre. These monochromators, which combine the ultimate advanced diffraction grating technologies and some ultra precise under vacuum mechanics, have been installed in several synchrotron centres and have demonstrated superior performances. Today the development of new compact VUV sources and applications require compact VUV monochromators. Based on diffraction grating capabilities and our large experience acquired in the difficult and demanding market of under vacuum synchrotron monochromators JY is currently developing new compact monochromators for application such as Extreme UV lithography or X-ray Photoemission Spectroscopy. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Steve Slutter; Jobin Yvon Inc. – The Gratings and OEM Division sells to both OEM customers, meaning that our customers resell our products that have been integrated into their products, and retail customers. The core expertise of the division is diffraction grating design, manufacture and application. The products manufactured within the division can be split into six categories, namely: Custom Gratings, VUV Monochromators and beamlines, OEM Gratings, OEM Spectros, OEM CCD Detectors, and Contract Manufacturing for optical instrumentation. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Didier M. P. Arniaud; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – Since 1819, Jobin Yvon (JY) has always been a very innovative company in the field of optics. The most talented specialists in optics designed a wide variety of optical systems and some of them still remain as references at the beginning of the 21st century. L. Laurent or C. Fabry designed and developed systems today still recognized by the name of their inventors. This historical expertise in optics and also in the field of optical spectroscopy has been the strong foundation for the development of the Emission Division inside JY. Since 1977, the group has developed and introduced numerous successful products in the field of Atomic Emission such as Spark, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and more recently Glow Discharge Spectrometer (GDS). These innovations have made the Emission Division one of the world leaders in the field of Atomic Emission Spectroscopy. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

By Geoff Tyler*1, Agnès Cosnier*1, Sébastien Velasquez*1, András Bartha*2, Maria Ballók*2 *1 Jobin Yvon S.A.S, *2 Hungarian Institute for Geology The Concomitant Metals Analyser (CMA), provides a unique capability to analyse elements that form a hydride and also elements that do not form hydrides, using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy). The use of a hydride forming system improves the limits of detection (LOD) by factors of × 5 and × 20 for elements: As, Bi, Se, Sb, Sn, Te, Ge and Hg. Normally hydride systems need to be used separately to the analysis for normal elements that do not form hydrides. The CMA improves productivity for sample matrices that include: waters, effluents, soils and cement, by doing all elements at the same time.

Author: Patrick Chapon; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – RF Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry (RF-GD-OES) is a technique to perform depth profile analysis of coatings and materials, conductive or non. Recently, the excellent surface sensitivity of RF-GD-OES has been applied to the analysis of thin films and to the characterization of the extreme surface of a variety of materials and the potential of the technique has been revealed with a depth resolution shown to be in the nm range. In this paper we will show first an application of great practical importance concerning the use of RF-GD-OES in the analysis of hard disks and we will also present a methodology developed in the Jobin Yvon (JY) Quantum IQTM software to improve the accuracy of quantitative depth profiles on anodic alumina films. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Hans-Juergen Reich; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – Since its foundation of some 200 years ago, Jobin Yvon (JY) has shown a superiour excellence in optical spectroscopy. Part of this group is the JY Raman Division, located in the north of France, in Lille. The close cooperation between leading researchers and pioneers in instrumentation for the field of Raman spectroscopy, i.e. Prof. Delhaye, Dr. Dhamlincourt, and the consequent realisation of innovative ideas into practical systems have created a solid base for the success. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Ingo Reese; Jobin Yvon GmbH; Hans-Juergen Reich; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – The most successful Raman system concept from the Raman Division of Jobin Yvon is certainly the LabRam (Laboratory Raman System), an integrated dispersive Micro Raman system. Since the introduction of the basic system 10 year ago at PITTCON® 1993 on ongoing development to further improve and optimize the analytical tool was supporting the various applications so we could follow closely the needs of research and industry. Up to now there is existing a whole family of dedicated systems for many different applications: high resolution, inverted, multiwell, UV and NIR, automated and combined with FTIR versions. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Gwenaelle Le Bourdon; Jobin Yvon S.A.S; Fran Adar; Jobin Yvon Inc. – Over the past 5 years our Raman business has seen continually accelerating growth. The biggest component to this growth is in the pharmaceutical industry. Several factors contribute to this success. It is generally now known that it is easy to record a Raman spectrum, and that the information derived complements that of XRD (X-ray diffraction) and FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy). The spectral resolution at 1 µm is far greater than either of these techniques. And spectra can be recorded inside of glass and plastic containers. Of greatest interest is the differentiation between the various solid state forms, and distribution of the APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) in final products. All of these issues are discussed in this article, with illustrative examples. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.27-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Ray Kaminski; Jobin Yvon Inc. – The Fluorescence Division of Jobin Yvon (JY) supplies the scientific community with the most sensitive instruments available anywhere. Though most customers are in biochemical research, laboratories in other fields, such as materials science, analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and many more benefit from the highest performance that comes only with JY's spectrofluorometers. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Stephen M. Cohen; Jobin Yvon Inc. – The Fluorolog®-3 modular spectrofluorometer, developed by Jobin Yvon, lets researchers choose the source, spectrometers, detectors, and accessories for their custom needs. The Fluorolog®-3 delivers the ultimate in sensitivity, speed, and automation for all types of steady-state fluorescence research in quantum chemistry, materials science, biology, analysis, and quality control. The Fluorolog®-3 is completely computer-controlled, and delivers high-quality fluorescence data throughout the ultraviolet, visible, and near-IR regions of the electromagnetic spec-trum. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Stephen M. Cohen; Jobin Yvon Inc.; James Mattheis; Jobin Yvon Inc. – Fluorescence mapping, a technique for localizing fluorescent species' positions under the microscope, is a useful method for advancing many scientific fields, such as biological and materials-science studies. The Spex® FluoroMap system from Jobin Yvon (JY), a steady-state and lifetime spectrofluorometer with confocal microscope, can perform reliable and sensitive research-grade fluorescence mapping. Examples of the FluoroMap's ability to distinguish differences in fluorescence under the microscope are shown. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Ramdane Benferhat; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – The Thin Film Division of Jobin Yvon (JY), primary activity consists of the study, development and manufacturing of instruments for Thin Film Metrology and in-situ process control by utilizing techniques such as Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, Optical Emission Spectroscopy, and Imaging Interferometry. The competitive edge of our products is based on the originality of the technology, analytical methodology, and data management capabilities .In this paper, will be provided a general overview of the Thin Film Division expertise and products range. (Same content in Japanese is in Reaout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Pascal Amary; Jobin Yvon S.A.S; Denis Cattelan; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – A New Polarimetric method for trench depth monitoring in micromachining applications is presented. As compared to the previous innovative and patented Twin-Spot interferometric technique developed by the Thin Film Division, this new method allows an absolute and accurate trench depth monitoring. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Bernard Drévillon; CNRS Ecole Polytechnique Thin Film Laboratory; Pavel Bulkin; CNRS Ecole Polytechnique Thin Film Laboratory – In-situ spectroscopic ellipsometry is known to be very sensitive, non-invasive technique for monitoring and control of thin film growth. In the production of optical interference coatings the refractive index of the material is usually assumed to remain constant within a single layer. Under such assumption only the optical thickness of the layer can be efficiently controlled. For modern complex structures, however, even insignificant deviation from the design, due to shift in the refractive index, can be very detrimental to the resulting performance of the coating. Simultaneous real-time determination of refractive index and growth rate is necessary in order to comply with strict specifications. If the index departs from the target value, one has to adjust process parameters and, ultimately, perform re-calculation of the filter structure to compensate for an error. We will review the work performed in our laboratory during last few years. Development of several different control strategies will be discussed and their application to the control of PECVD of optical interference coatings demonstrated. Latest work is concerned with advances in the closed-loop control of the fabrication of optical thin films by in-situ multiwavelength phase-modulated kinetic ellipsometry using both, direct numerical inversion algorithm for the realtime reconstruction of refractive index and layer thickness and real-time least-squire fitting-based approach. These techniques have been tested on quarter-wave index optical filters as well as on inhomogeneous refractive index profiles and demonstrate efficiency and robustness. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Salvatore Atzeni; Jobin Yvon Inc. – For decades, Jobin Yvon (JY) has been a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art spectrometers and spectrographs for scientific research. These products are used to generate and analyze ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiation. JY's Optical Spectroscopy Division (OSD) offers a complete selection of spectrometers to meet the demands of any research, testing or quality-control application. In this article, we will review the products and key technologies including Monochromators and Spectrographs, Multichannel and Single Channel Detectors, Light Sources, Software, and custom products. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Raymond Pini; Jobin Yvon S.A.S – Jobin Yvon (JY) offers a complete line of spectroscopic multichannel detectors for scientific research. JY's multichannel detectors, including liquid nitrogen-cooled and Peltier-cooled detectors with various chip sizes, are designed to meet a wide range of customer research and development needs. These products feature the superior performance and reliability expected of JY, a world-famous manufacturer of diffraction gratings and spectroscopes. This paper will introduce the InGaAs Near-Infrared Array Detector, the Symphony CCD Array Detector, and SynerJY TM Integrated Software. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Raymond Pini; Jobin Yvon S.A.S; Salvatore Atzeni; Jobin Yvon Inc. – Multichannel spectroscopy involves the detection of optical signals using linear or two-dimensional array detectors at the focal plane of a spectrograph. As there is no exit slit, there is an increase in throughput, as well as a direct multiplex advantage, making experiments both more rapid and sensitive compared to conventional single-channel techniques. Jobin Yvon's Optical Spectroscopy Division has a long history of providing world-class spectroscopic instrumentation, including spectrographs and multichannel detectors, to our customers. Recently, multichannel spectroscopy has opened up new possibilities in many areas of research, including materials characterization, plasma research, and biochemical analysis. In this article, we highlight some common applications of multichannel detectors of current interest in the scientific community. (Same content in Japanese is in Readout No.28-Japanese edition-.)

Author: Nicolas Vezard; Jobin Yvon Inc. – The Forensic Division has been focused on Identification Instruments since its beginnings in the early 90's. The Core business for Jobin Yvon (JY) Forensics has been the Forensic Light Sources, or FLS for short, first designed for the laboratory market, then expanded to cover the larger crime scene market. The applications of FLS's are broad ranging from fingerprint development to forged documents and body fluids detection. The successful sales of FLS's has fueled the design and launching of several other products starting with Shortwave UV intensifier for the viewing of untreated fingerprints, and followed with software based products such as AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Comparison on Desktop PC's and Server based databases) and ImaQuest (Image Enhancement Software for treatments prior to AFIS submissions).

Author: Nicolas Vezard; Jobin Yvon Inc.; George Setola; Jobin Yvon Inc. – A forensic light source is a crime scene investigator's and lab technician's tool for enhancing observation, photography and collection of evidence including latent fingerprints, body fluids, hair and fibers, bruises, bite marks, wound patterns, shoe and foot imprints, gun shot residues, drug traces, questioned documents, bone fragment detection, etc. It provides more sensitivity than traditional methods thus increasing the amount of evidence uncovered and the quality of the evidence photographed and collected.A forensic light source is made up of a powerful lamp such as xenon or metal halide bulbs, containing the ultra-violet, visible and infrared components of light. It then filters down the light into individual color bands (wavelengths) that enhance the visualization of evidence by light interaction techniques including fluorescence (evidence glows), absorption (evidence darkens), and oblique lighting (small particle evidence revealed).

Author: Nicolas Vezard; Jobin Yvon Inc.; Gregoire Verrier; Jobin Yvon Inc. – Jobin Yvon (JY) introduced its first RUVIS SceneScope Imager in 1997. The instrument is capable of detecting and photographing invisible latent fingerprints on non porous surfaces, without any treatments. It is both a forensic lab unit and a crime scene investigator's tool. The system was redesigned for better performance and look enhancement in 2002 thanks to strong support from the HORIBA R&D team which had excellent experience in 3D design and molding. 2002 was highlighted by the first quantity order for the SceneScope with 30 systems sold to the Italian Carabinieri to equip all their field units.