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The ability to image rapidly large sample areas at high spatial resolution (down to 10 microns) allows the instrument to be used for a very wide range of applications, such as the study of biomaterials (tissue, bone, leaves etc.), studies of micromorphology in archaeological samples, studies of single crystals of chemical samples, and monitoring of counterfeiting in documents and banknotes. The Spotlight 400 can be used in the mid- and near-IR spectral ranges. 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