Sample table for multi-mode spectrum analysis

A sample holding apparatus for directing an incoming spectrometer beam, the apparatus comprising:

• base means defining a first plane parallel to the incoming spectrometer beam;
• a first platform pivotally mounted to the base means;
• a beam input optical train mounted to the first platform for directing an input beam onto a sample;
• sample holder means mounted on the base means for holding the sample in the path of the beam from the beam input means;
• and
• a second platform pivotally mounted to the base means;
• a beam output optical train mounted to the second platform for receiving the beam after it strikes the sample and for transmitting the resultant beam away from the sample for analysis;
• wherein the beam input optical train directs the spectrometer beam directly at the beam output optical train when the first and second platforms are parallel to one another, and wherein the beam input means directs the spectrometer beam toward the base means such that the beam reflects off the sample and at the beam output optical train when the first and second platforms are not parallel to one another.