Laser Ablation · Geoscience
RESOlution
Premier 193 nm excimer laser ablation for geoscience — precision, stability, and throughput for demanding LA-ICP-MS applications.
Overview
Premier 193 nm excimer laser ablation for geoscience
RESOlution is Applied Spectra’s premier 193 nm excimer laser ablation platform for geoscience research. Designed for high-precision LA-ICP-MS in geochronology, ore deposit studies, paleoclimate reconstruction, and mineral-scale trace-element mapping, RESOlution combines precision laser sampling, extended depth of focus, and high analytical throughput.
Available in SE and LR models, RESOlution provides two laser configurations for different analytical priorities while sharing the core technologies and performance that define the RESOlution platform.
Models
Two configurations, one platform
Choose the laser configuration that matches your analytical priorities.
RESOlution SE — Compact, Fast & Tandem-Ready
RESOlution SE combines a compact, proven 193 nm excimer laser with high repetition-rate operation for high-precision geochronology and high-speed mineral imaging.
SE can also be configured with Tandem Prism™, adding LIBS capability to create RESOlution Tandem and enabling complementary LIBS and ICP-MS chemical information from the same laser sampling event.
RESOlution LR — Higher Fluence & Extended Operation
RESOlution LR incorporates a larger, higher-energy 193 nm excimer laser with a wider fluence operating range. The additional energy headroom supports demanding geological sampling and extended operation between maintenance intervals.
Key Capabilities
What RESOlution delivers
- Extended depth of focus for stable sampling and high-precision geochronology
- Large-area S155 stationary sample cell for exceptional sample capacity and geochronology throughput
- S155 THP technology for high-speed elemental imaging of sectioned geological samples
- Precise and reproducible trace elemental and isotopic analysis
- Targeted analysis of mineral grains, inclusions, and small features
- Split-stream capability for complementary analysis with two ICP-MS instruments from the same laser sampling event
- Tandem Prism™ LIBS capability available with RESOlution SE
Geoscience Applications
Advanced geoscience research
RESOlution supports advanced geochronology, in-situ isotope geochemistry, ore deposit studies, mineral exploration, paleoclimate reconstruction, mineral-scale trace-element mapping, mineral characterization, and other geological research.
RESOlution integrates with ClarityNeXt™ to transform time-resolved ICP-MS data into quantitative and qualitative analysis, elemental and isotopic imaging, and advanced data visualization. RESOlution Tandem further enables LIBS and LA-ICP-MS data fusion for expanded chemical characterization.
RESOchron
Integrated geochronology & thermochronology
RESOchron combines an Applied Spectra RESOlution laser ablation system with Alphachron™, available from Thermochron Systems, and an ICP-MS platform to enable in-situ U-Th-Pb-He double dating and trace-element characterization of mineral grains.
The integrated approach combines helium thermochronology with laser-ablation ICP-MS analysis, providing geochronology, thermochronology, and trace-element information from individual crystals. RESOchron is designed for applications including mineral exploration, petroleum basin analysis, tectonics, and landscape evolution.
- In-situ U-Th-Pb-He double dating
- Automated analysis of multiple mineral grains
- Helium thermochronology combined with LA-ICP-MS
- Trace-element characterization from individual crystals
- Rapid, streamlined analysis for geochronology applications
Alphachron™ is a product of Thermochron Systems. For more information about Alphachron™ and Thermochron Systems, visit Thermochron Systems. Interested in RESOchron? Please contact our sales team for more information.