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Ocean Optics Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates: Now with significantly extended shelf life

Ocean Optics Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates let you make fast, repeatable measurements for the identification and quantification of SERS-active analytes. Typical applications include trace level detection of narcotics, pesticides and taggants. Now, new improved SERS substrates offer extended shelf life of eight months, a significant improvement over the previous 30-day or six-week limits. This change greatly reduces time pressure for users.

Ocean Optics release new Dual Wavelength and Industrial Process Raman Probes

Ocean Optics offers advanced Raman probes designed to meet the demands of both research and industrial environments. Now their range has been extended with the release of their Dual Wavelength Raman Probe featuring a colinear optical design and high-throughput optics for efficient, simultaneous measurements at 532/785 nm—ideal for complex sample interrogation. Also available is the new Industrial Process Raman Probe is built for rugged applications, with a sealed, swageable lens shaft suitable for immersion, pressure, and vacuum conditions.

Ocean Optics new Ocean NR Near Infrared Spectrometers: High sensitivity and low noise

Leverage Ocean spectrometers for NIR measurements, tapping into a feature-rich spectral response to gain insights into subsurface sample characteristics. 

Ocean Optics' Ocean NR Series spectrometers are engineered for high-performance spectral analysis, delivering exceptional precision and reliability. Designed to excel in complex and low-light environments, NR spectrometers offer optical resolution as fine as 2.85 nm FWHM for detailed peak discrimination.

Ocean Optics Spectrometers

Ocean Optics pioneered the concept of modular, miniature spectroscopy to offer more flexibility in your optical sensing applications. Our line of spectrometer models ranges from the world’s most popular general purpose miniature spectrometers to compact, scientific-grade units that perform as well as most high-priced laboratory-grade systems. Our spectrometers meet the needs of users across a wide range of industries, including scientific discovery, OEM development, healthcare, industrial process control, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Our expertise comes from assisting you in designing the optimum spectroscopy system for your needs, a service we’ve provided for more than 150,000 applications.

Ocean Optics releases 2025 catalogue: Now available online and for download

Ocean Optics have released their new 2025 catalogue, and it now available for viewing online here.

Ocean Optics QE Spectrometers: High Sensitivity and Great Flexibility

Ocean Optics QE Spectrometer is a versatile, high sensitivity, high dynamic range spectrometer ideal for general-purpose and low light level applications such as fluorescence and Raman analysis. The spectrometer has a back-thinned CCD detector with high quantum efficiency and onboard spectral buffering to ensure data integrity at high collection rates.

Ocean Optics NR Spectrometers: High Speed Near Infrared Analysis

Ocean Optics NR spectrometers have an enhanced optical bench design for higher-sensitivity performance and are available in three convenient configurations – NR+1.7 (900-1700 nm), NR (900-2200 nm) and NR+2.5 (900-2500 nm). The NR is our flagship NIR spectrometer.

Ocean Optics HR6 Spectrometers: High Sensitivity with Great Resolution

Ocean Optics HR6 spectrometers offer high sensitivity, high resolution, and excellent SNR performance for applications including absorbance of proteins and emission of broadband sources. HR6 is a great choice for measurements requiring sub-nanometer optical resolution.

Ocean Optics HR4 Spectrometers: High Resolution and Low Stray Light

Ocean Optics HR4 Spectrometer is a high resolution spectrometer with rapid acquisition speed and great thermal stability for applications from plasma monitoring to DNA/RNA analysis. HR4 is compact and robust, with enhanced electronics to ensure reliable performance.

Ocean Optics SR6 Spectrometers: High Sensitivity in compact form

Ocean Optics SR6 spectrometers offer excellent SNR and UV response for applications including UV absorbance, fluorescence and plasma monitoring. SR6 is a valued as a one-off setup for the lab or a customized system for high-volume industrial and OEM applications.

Ocean Optics SR4 Spectrometers: High Resolution in compact form

Ocean Optics SR4 spectrometers offer high SNR and thermal wavelength stability for applications including plasma monitoring and reflection measurements. The spectrometer is anchored by a CCD-array detector and low-noise electronics for accurate, reliable results.

Ocean Optics HR2 Spectrometers: High Speed

Ocean Optics HR2 spectrometers provide reliable performance for applications with higher light levels and rapid acquisition speeds such as plasma monitoring and pharmaceuticals absorbance analysis. Its design makes HR2 ideal for integrating into OEM's and process applications.

Ocean Optics ST Spectrometers: Smallest form factor

Ocean Optics ST Spectrometer is a powerful microspectrometer that provides excellent UV response in an ultracompact footprint. Despite its small size and lightweight, Ocean ST delivers full spectral analysis at a performance level comparable to larger and more expensive spectrometers.

Ocean Optics SR2 Spectrometers: High Speed in Compact Form

Ocean Optics SR2 spectrometers provide a potent combination of spectral acquisition speed and high SNR for versatility without the trade-offs of comparable spectrometers. SR2 is ideal for applications including laser characterization, plasma monitoring, and absorbance concentration.

Ocean Optics Spectroscopy Kits

Ocean Optics's new Spectroscopy Kits are ideal for educational institutions, research labs and individuals seeking a complete solution for hands-on experiments in fields including physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Each kit provides the essential components -- spectrometer, light source, optical fiber and sampling accessories -- required for performing a wide range of spectroscopic experiments, making it a valuable tool for learning and research. Each kit also comes with FREE software for data acquisition, analysis, and visualization.

Ocean Optics QE Pro Raman Series High Performance Spectrometer

The Ocean Optics QE Pro-Raman product family comprises preconfigured spectrometers for 532 nm, 638 nm or 785 nm Raman excitation.

Ocean Optics: Ocean Direct Software Development Kit

OceanDirect is the premier device driver platform for control of Ocean Optics spectrometers. Upgraded from its forerunner OmniDriver and now working free of Java layers or virtual machines, OceanDirect offers a library of functions that allows you to easily write custom software solutions for your Ocean Insight USB-interface spectrometers.

Ocean Optics LSM Series LED Light Sources

LED light sources are ideal for fluorescence excitation and other measurements requiring narrowband illumination. The innovative optical design of the Ocean Optics LSM LED family provides highly efficient coupling into an optical fiber, ensuring high power for fluorescence excitation where every photon counts.

Ocean Optics FX Spectrometers for High Speed Acquisition

Capture up to 3,000 Scans per Second

The Ocean Optics spectrometer, Ocean FX, is distinguished by features such as a high-sensitivity CMOS detector, onboard spectral buffering and Ethernet communications. But perhaps most exciting is the spectrometer’s remarkable acquisition speed – up to 3,000 scans per second, depending on the performance of its operating software and  the operating system and computer to which it is connected.

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Ocean Optics is the global Leader in optical sensing technology, offering a wide range of spectrometers and optical spectroscopy tools for virtually every application.

Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics is the global Leader in optical sensing technology, offering a wide range of spectrometers and optical spectroscopy tools for virtually every application. 

Ocean Optics DH-2000 Deuterium Tungsten Halogen Light Sources

Whether you are studying a sample that has multiple features in different areas or you analyze a variety of different samples in your lab, the use of a light source that covers a wide spectral range is useful.

Combination deteurium-tungsten halogen light sources fit the bill. From measuring organics and small molecules to the near-IR absorption of plastics and polymers, a combination light source allows you to extend the capabilities of your measurement. Using a combination of two lamps or a single lamp that has a wide spectral output, the entire UV-Visible-NIR range can be explored.

Download Ocean Optics 2025 catalogue here.

Ocean Optics HL-2000 Tungsten Halogen Light Source

Ocean Optics offers sturdy, reliable tungsten halogen light sources to meet your application requirements. From high-power to long-lifetime models, our HL-2000 product family provides flexibility for your lab for measurements from 360-2400 nm.

All HL-2000 models have an integrated fan to keep source cool and stable, and a built-in holder that accommodates filters for conditioning the light. Some models include an integrated shutter and long-lifetime bulb. A universal power supply makes setup quick and easy.