Thermo Fisher
Scientific Nicholet Continuum FTIR
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The Thermo Fisher Scientific Nicholet Continuum is a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microscope.[1]
What it is
The Continuum is a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microscope. The instrument is manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific.[1]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAn FTIR microscope uses a Michelson interferometer to modulate infrared light from a broadband source. The modulated beam is directed through the microscope optics to the sample. Transmitted or reflected light from the sample is collected and detected. The resulting interferogram is converted to a spectrum via Fourier transform. The microscope stage allows visual selection of the measurement area. Typically the instrument includes a visible light camera for sample viewing.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedCommon applications include identification of organic contaminants on wafers, characterization of thin films and coatings, analysis of polymers and photoresists, and defect root-cause analysis. FTIR microscopes are also used in materials research, pharmaceuticals, and forensic science. In semiconductor manufacturing, they help identify residues, particle compositions, and layer chemistry.
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026.
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