The Sigray QuantumLeap Series transforms laboratory-based material analysis by delivering synchrotron-level X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) performance without the need for beamtime requests or travel. Designed for researchers who require fast access to high-quality chemical and structural information, QuantumLeap provides precision, flexibility, and productivity in a compact laboratory instrument.
At the heart of the QuantumLeap platform is Sigray’s patented microfocus X-ray source, engineered to deliver high spectral brightness while remaining stable and energy-tunable. This enables high-performance XAS analysis across a wide selection of elements, from transition metals to heavier elements commonly encountered in metallurgy, catalysis, battery development, and semiconductor research.
QuantumLeap systems support both transmission and fluorescence measurement modes, allowing scientists to analyze samples ranging from thin foils and powders to concentrated solids and environmental materials. With the ability to gather chemical state, oxidation, and bonding information, users gain insights that traditionally required rare synchrotron access.
The system’s intuitive software workflow guides users from sample loading to data acquisition and analysis, reducing training time and eliminating complexity for new users. Automated tuning, energy scanning, and data standardization accelerate the process, making high-quality datasets available in hours rather than weeks.
Because the QuantumLeap Series is fully lab-based, research teams benefit from unlimited access to advanced X-ray absorption spectroscopy—enabling long-term projects, rapid iteration, and deep exploration that would be impossible under restricted synchrotron allocations.
With breakthrough X-ray source technology, collection flexibility, and rapid setup, the Sigray QuantumLeap Series empowers industrial labs, university research departments, and R&D centers to push boundaries in materials characterization.
Features of SIGRAY QuantumLeap Series 2050 and 2100
Synchrotron-Level Performance in the Lab
- Delivers high spectral resolution and brightness comparable to national beamlines, but without waiting for facility access.
Energy-Tunable Microfocus X-Ray Source
- Enables precise control of excitation energy so researchers can target a wide range of elements and investigate detailed electronic structures.
Supports Transmission & Fluorescence Modes
- Allows flexible measurement approaches, making the system suitable for thin films, powders, bulk samples, and low-concentration analytes.
High Chemical Sensitivity / Oxidation State Detection
- Reveals subtle changes in chemical bonding, oxidation state, and coordination environments for deeper material understanding.
Rapid Data Acquisition and Processing
- Reduces experiment turnaround time, enabling fast material screening and accelerating research progress.
User-Friendly Automated Software Workflow
- Simplifies setup, tuning, scanning, and analysis so even non-experts can collect reliable XAS data.
Local and Unrestricted Instrument Access
- Eliminates the scheduling delays associated with shared synchrotron facilities, allowing continuous and iterative experiments.
Compact Laboratory Footprint
- Installs easily into standard research spaces, without specialized utilities or large infrastructure requirements.
Ideal for Multi-Disciplinary Applications
- Serves materials science, energy research, catalysis, metallurgy, semiconductors, and environmental science with equal reliability.
Optimized for Diverse Sample Analysis with QuantumLeap-H2000
Transmission-mode XAS (left) measures how many X-rays are transmitted through the sample, meanwhile fluorescence-mode XAS (right) measures the number of fluorescent photons emitted by the sample. Both methods determine how absorbing the sample is. Whereas fluorescence mode XAS works better for thicker samples and samples of lower concentrations, transmission mode XAS is more suitable for samples of higher concentrations. Certainly, the QuantumLeap™ Series 2050 and 2100 provides access to both modes.
Innovative Line Focus X-Ray Source and Low Bragg Angle XAS Acquisition with Johansson X-Ray Crystal in QuantumLeap Series
QuantumLeap Series offers a broad 4.5–25 keV energy range in a single scan, thanks to its low Bragg angle design. This avoids the limitations of high-angle systems that require multiple analyzer crystals and stitched datasets. Instead, users collect complete EXAFS data quickly and cleanly — with fewer adjustments, faster workflows, and no loss in resolution.
Patented source (left) includes multiple calibration targets, enabling faster, more precise calibration based on fluorescence lines (right), without foil swapping.
Patented High-Brightness X-ray Source with Smart Auto Calibration
QuantumLeap’s source delivers brighter output and faster setup with built-in intelligence.
Diamond Heat Control – Targets sit directly against diamond for superior heat removal and higher usable power.
Custom Target Options – Select materials tailored to your applications for optimal excitation.
Internal Calibration Targets – Enables automatic, foil-free calibration using emission lines for better accuracy and resolution.
Fluorescence Ready – High brightness and tight spot size support excellent fluorescence-mode XAS data.
Intuitive Workflow and Real-Time Spectrum Display with QuantumLeap Software
QuantumLeap software follows an intuitive workflow in which the element of interest is selected and suggested settings are loaded. Users then input options such as exposure times and number of images. Eventually the acquired spectrum is displayed in real time during collection.
Application
- Catalysts
- Batteries and Fuel Cells
- Nanoparticles and Nanotubes
XANES spectrum of a new versus aged lithium ion battery cathode, demonstrating chemical changes
Hematite and magnetite iron nanopowder XANES analysis
Analysis of chemistry in a Co-Cu catalyst sample and measurement of a reference Co foil. Note high resolution features such as pre-edges can be clearly seen.
