MountainsSpectral – Advanced Spectral & Correlative Analysis Software

by ImageScience Admin

Powerful software for analyzing and combining spectroscopic and microscopic data

Built on the industry-standard Mountains® platform, MountainsSpectral® provides a specialized solution for processing, visualizing, and interpreting data from a wide variety of spectroscopic methods, including Raman, TERS, IR, nanoIR, fluorescence, photoluminescence, cathodoluminescence, EDX/EDS, and XPS.

Whether you’re working with spectral maps or correlating data from different instruments, MountainsSpectral® offers powerful tools to streamline your workflows and generate high-quality visual and analytical outputs.

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Spectra Processing & Analysis >>>

  • Prepare spectra with baseline correction and noise filtering
  • Apply peak fitting for accurate interpretation
  • Perform multivariate analysis
  • Export results to KnowItAll® database formats

Spectral Map Handling >>>

  • Process maps from Raman, EDS/EDX, EELS, CL, PL, and more
  • Customize rendering: palettes, blending modes, and transparency settings

Image Enhancement >>>

  • Improve images from spectroscopic data sources
  • Remove artefacts, apply smoothing, adjust brightness/contrast interactively

Correlative Analysis Tools >>>

  • Align and combine data from multiple sources or instrument types
  • Merge images and spectral maps into cohesive, multi-modal visualizations

3D Visualization of Chemical Maps >>>

  • Overlay 2D chemical data with microscopy or topography in 3D
  • Generate textured chemical maps using SEM or optical image backgrounds

Full 3D Compositional Mapping >>>

  • Load multi-channel “chemical cubes” for 3D material composition analysis
  • Visualize confocal Raman or other 3D datasets in full depth

Why Choose MountainsSpectral®?

Traceable Analysis History

Every operation is recorded. Adjust any step, and dependent results update automatically.

Report-Ready Output

Analysis steps are structured like a document. Export to PDF, Word, or build custom templates to share workflows and tutorials.

Boost Efficiency with Automation

Use drag-and-drop tools to automate repetitive tasks, apply saved workflows, and accelerate large batch analysis.

Multilingual Support

Available in 11 languages. Access help from a dedicated global support team.

Expertise You Can Trust

Compatible with a large range of spectroscopic techniques
Chosen by leading instrument manufacturers
Trusted by national labs like NIST, PTB, LNE, and NPL
Used by tens of thousands of professionals worldwide

Choose the right MountainsSpectral® product

KEY FEATURES MountainsSpectral® Premium MountainsSpectral® Expert MountainsSpectral® Analyze MountainsSpectral® Correlate
Instrument compatibility
Spectroscopic techniques: Raman, TERS, IR, nanoIR, fluorescence, photoluminescence, cathodoluminescence, EDX/EDS, XRF
Spectral map processing, enhancement & composition

Not compatible

Image correction & enhancement

Not compatible

Advanced processing & analysis of spectra

Not compatible

Topography analysis (i.e. based on AFM images)

Not compatible

Not compatible

Not compatible

High-quality overlays of compositional data on topography

Not compatible

Not compatible

Not compatible

OPTIONAL MODULES MountainsSpectral® Premium MountainsSpectral® Expert MountainsSpectral® Correlate MountainsSpectral® Analyze
Correlative Microscopy

Not compatible

Spectroscopy

Not compatible

Not compatible

Particle analysis

Option

Option

Not compatible

Multi-channel (chemical) cubes visualization & analysis

Option

Option

Not compatible

Fiber Analysis

Option

Option

Option

Not compatible

IV Spectroscopy

Option

Option

Not compatible

Not compatible

Force Curve Analysis

Option

Option

Not compatible

Not compatible

Critical Dimensions & Trenches

Option

Not compatible

Not compatible

Not compatible

Support for Shells (freeform surfaces)

Option

Not compatible

Not compatible

Not compatible

Recommended optional modules

The following range of optional modules for advanced and specialized applications is available with the MountainsSpectral® range.

Chemical Cubes Module

Detect and analyze pores, grains, and other features

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Particle Analysis Module

A comprehensive toolset for detecting and analyzing particles, pores, grains, islands etc. on structured surfaces

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Fiber Analysis Module

Measure fiber morphology in SEM and light microscopy images

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IV Spectroscopy Module

Visualize and analyze IV spectroscopy images and individual IV curves, including CITS data.

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Critical Dimensions & Trenches Module

Evaluate LER and LWR for semiconductor applications

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