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ABOUT THE MECHELLE
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ANDOR MECHELLE
Thank you for choosing the Andor Mechelle range of spectrographs, which offer several new innovations to the
spectroscopist. The Andor Mechelle spectrograph is based on the echelle grating principal and patented optical
design, which gives extremely low cross-talk, equally spaced order separation and maximum resolution,
compared with other spectrographs. The Mechelle range of spectrographs offer a simultaneously recorded
wavelength range from UV to NIR with very high resolution and no overlapping wavelengths.
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The Mechelle’s patent for corrected off-axis optics enables the user to achieve maximum throughput and
optimum Gaussian line shape and resolution. This translates to a wide wavelength range from the deep UV
to NIR, with full spectral continuity, no gaps and no overlapping wavelengths. You get the whole spectrum in
one single acquisition. The maximum wavelength range is set by the detector sensitivity and the low
wavelength limit is set by the absorption of air.
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The spectrograph has a rugged compact design with no moving parts, enabling the Mechelle spectrograph to
withstand more physical handling than other high performance spectrographs. This makes the Mechelle an
ideal spectrograph for OEMs and non-lab based applications, from zero gravity experiments to operation in
high temperature environments. The unit can also be evacuated for working in the deep UV.
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Andor have utilised many years experience in spectroscopy to deliver a software platform designed for
spectroscopists. The Solis software allows direct control over spectrograph functionally. A user-friendly onscreen dashboard allows the user to acquire data, calibrate spectral displays, and manipulate post
acquisition data. The speed of the system is only dependent on the integration time, readout rate of the
camera and the PC capabilities.
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The Andor Solis software is also compatible with other spectroscopic data analysis like GRAMS/Al. The
Mechelle spectrographs are integrated with CCD or ICCD detectors form Andor Technology, which enables
the user to rapidly obtain accurate data. This makes the Mechelle spectrograph highly attractive to many
spectroscopic applications like Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Laser
ablation, etc.
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