# Yale University
**Source**: https://cbic.yale.edu/instruments-listing?field_instrument_type_value=Optical+Spectroscopy
**Parent**: https://cbic.yale.edu/instruments
# Instrument Catalog
Instrument Type
- Any -Diffraction (X-ray and electron)ImagingMass SpectrometryNMR & EPROptical SpectroscopyScatteringSolution BiophysicsStructural Science
Instrument Location
- Any -CRB 100KCL 3KCL 7KCL 11KCL 12KCL 16BSCL 148SCL 136SCL 123SCL 123aSCL 26
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FTIR ASI React IR Reaction Monitoring System
**Short Name:** ReactIR
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 3
**Date of Acquisition:** June 1998
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React IR 15 FTIR for real-time monitoring of chemical reactions in situ.
FTIR Shimadzu IRTracer-100
**Short Name:** IR Tracer
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 3
**Date of Acquisition:** February 2020
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The IRTracer-100 offers exceptionally high sensitivity with an SN ratio of 60,000:1, high resolution down to 0.25 cm−1, and fast measurement speeds up to 20 scans per second.\
The system supports a wide variety of applications with features such as a 12,000-entry library and a data analysis program for contaminant analysis and time course and rapid scan functions for tracking reactions.
Available Accessories:
- ATR Unit for Solid Samples
- VeeMax II Variable Angle Specular Reflectance Accessory
- Gas Cuvette & Holder
- KBr Pellets
For more compatible accessories for your measurement needs, please have a look at the [Shimadzu Selection Guide](https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/ftir-spectrophotometers/ftir-accessory-selection-guide.html).
FTIR/Raman Thermo Nicolet 6700
**Short Name:** FTIR
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 3
**Date of Acquisition:** November 2006
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Diamond ATR cell normally installed. Transmission, DRIFTS, ZnSe ATR, and high-temperature accessories available. Raman with IR-laser source also available.
[Standard Operating Procedure](https://cbic.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/FTIR%20SOP.pdf)
Polarimeter Perkin Elmer 341
**Short Name:** Polarimeter
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 16B
**Date of Acquisition:** January 1997
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General-purpose precision Polarimeter with Na and Hg source lamps and Glan-Taylor polarizer.
[Standard Operating Procedure](https://cbic.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Polarimeter%20SOP.pdf)
Polarimeter Rudolph Autopol IV
**Short Name:** Autopol
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 16B
**Date of Acquisition:** February 2018
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The **AUTOPOL® IV** is a microprocessor based automatic polarimeter that is available in one, two and six wavelength versions. The AUTOPOL® IV’s features include: readout in [Specific Rotation](http://rudolphresearch.com/polarimeters-and-polarimetry/ "Specific Rotation"), [Optical Rotation](http://rudolphresearch.com/polarimeters-and-polarimetry/ "Optical Rotation"), and concentration, customer defined and labeled programs for push button readout, large LCD display and touchscreen user interface, temperature display and correction, push button wavelength selection, statistics, 3 USB ports, 1-USB 3.0, RS 232 and parallel printer ports.
UV-VIS Cary 3E Spectrophotometer
**Short Name:** UV-VIS
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 3
**Date of Acquisition:** November 1995
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Standard cuvette holder, temperature-regulated cuvette sample change, and integrating sphere available.
[Standard Operating Procedure](https://cbic.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/UV-Vis%20SOP.pdf)
UV-VIS Shimadzu UV-3600Plus
**Short Name:** UV-3600
**Instrument Type:** Optical Spectroscopy
**Instrument Location:** KCL 3
**Date of Acquisition:** February 2020
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High performance UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer with four gratings, wide dynamic range -6 to 6.0 ABS, resolution to 0.1nm, excellent stray light rejection: less than 0.00008% at 220nm, sealed optics, self-aligning lamps, high-mass, stable optical bench, selectable and constant bandpass.
Options:
- Integrating sphere for solid and liquid samples with 3 detector system includes - PMT, InGaAs and Peltier controlled PbS detectors for a superior S/N ratio.
- S-1700 Thermoelectric Single Cell Holder Temperature Controller (0 to 110 deg C) with stirrer, Thermal Melt Software for analysis of e.g. DNA melting temperatures.