Difference between a VWD and a DAD Detector

Hello,

 

I got a basic question.

Whats the difference between a VWD Detector and a DAD Detector.

 

We are using a 1260 machines on the VWD

And a 1290 on the DAD

 

 

The only visible difference on the detectors is the range from input and output

aprox 5cm on VWD and 3 cm on the DAD. ( I didnt measure that value exactly )

And the pressure 40 on the VWD and 60 on the DAD.

 

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Image result for DAD agilent principle

 

it looks very similar.

is the difference that on a DAD the signal from the lamp goes first thru a prisma and then thru the sample.

On the VWD first passes the sample and then the prisma. 

 

I know the main benefit is on the DAD that you can record a full spectrum of a single peak.

For identification purpose.

 

Thanks in advance

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