Photonics
Science of generating and controlling light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon.
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Spectral Response SystemsQuantum Efficiency SystemsIPCE Measurement Systems
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QE system provides electronics and software designed for fully automated measurement of external quantum efficiency of solar cells. All systems include probes and a fixed plate sample stage for samples up to 150 mm x 150 mm. The main system components include: custom designed software, measurement electronics, and computer system (Windows 8 operating system). The measurement involves focusing monochromatic light to a spot on the device under test, then accurately measuring the photon flux and current from the test cell. The system utilizes a dual beam configuration with lock-in detection, providing an absolute accuracy of ±3%. The QE system uses a grating monochrometer with silicon/InGaAs/Ge detectors. The system includes automatic order sorting filters and two light sources for monochromatic illumination (a Xenon- arc lamp and a halogen lamp). A single lock-in amplifier is used to measure both the reference detector and test device. The main system comes with all the hardware needed to measure quantum efficiency, a fixed plate sample stage and probes.
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X-Ray Components
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Photonis designed the Micro Pore Optics detector to be used in X-Ray imaging applications. Its perfectly square, flat channels are optimized to allow X-Ray and UV photons to be focused or collimated due to the total external reflection at a grazing angle (<2°). Micro Pore Optics are installed on a number of international space missions.
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Interferometer
VFI-1200
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The VFI is the interferometer of choice for industry leading photonics companies around the world. The VFI-1200 is an interferometric inspection system specifically designed for checking the surface quality and flatness of your cleaved or polished fibers. The VFI offers the perfect combination of a superb image quality with ease of use, and the reliability and robustness that our customers have come to expect from Arden products, resulting in fiber end face measurements that you can trust.
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Fluorescence Lifetime Spectrometer
S-FL
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The technique of Time Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) has been developed and introduced more then 25 years ago. The technique is now widely accepted to be the most sensitive fluorescence detection technique with the inherent temporal resolution required for fluorescence decays.
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Rotary Surface Grinders
IG Series
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Our rotary surface grinders have evolved by meeting the needs of customers in fields as diverse as electronics, aerospace, photonics, and metalworking. The surface finish on a DCM grinder is similar to Blanchard® grinders by Bourn & Koch, but that is where the similarities end.
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Proximity Sensors
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Unlike other proximity sensors that use simple IR (Infra-Red) technology, which only measure signal strength and can be affected by the object’s reflectivity, FlightSense™ sensors directly measure distance to the object based on the time for emitted photons to be reflected, enabling accurate distance ranging regardless of the object’s surface characteristics.
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Atmospheric Sciences
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Atmospheric Sciences productsz by Mesa Photonics: portable monodispersed droplet generator, cloud droplet measurement system, heterodyne spectrometer.
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Inline Optical Power Meter - PXI
Power 1600 Series
Power Meter
Quantifi Photonics’ Power 1600 Series inline optical power meters provides quick and accurate inline power monitoring. Seamlessly integrate the power meter into your new or existing PXI test setup and save space, lower your costs and improve testing efficiency.
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SHORT PULSE LASER SOURCE
id300 SERIES
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The id300 short-pulse laser source is an externally-triggered optical source that generates sub-nanosecond laser pulses. Used in combination with a variable optical attenuator, this source cost-effectively approximates a single photon source.
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SparkFun Photodetector Breakout
MAX30101 (Qwiic)
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The SparkFun Photodetector Breakout is an updated version of the SparkFun Particle Sensor Breakout includes the MAX30101, a highly sensitive optical sensor and successor to the MAX30105 and MAX30102. The MAX30101 Breakout utilizes a photon detector to measure the amount of returning light that is reflected back from the LEDs. This is useful for various applications like particle (i.e. smoke) detection, proximity measurements, and even photoplethysmography. To make it even easier to use this breakout, all communication is enacted exclusively via I2C, utilizing our handy Qwiic system. However, we still have broken out 0.1" spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.
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Ultra-compact Scientific CMOS Camera
Sylent™
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The HORIBA Sylent scientific CMOS (sCMOS) uncooled camera line provides end-users with three novel high QE backilluminated sensor models that provide diversified solutions to successfully meet the most demanding photonic applications for the scientific and industrial sectors.
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Optics
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Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to optical components and systems, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. All single element optical components can be found under the optical elements link with the exception of optical components that have polarization properties since they have a separate link. Multi-element systems like beam expanders and objective lenses as well as interferometers, fiber collimators, reference cells, modulators, and other optical devices can be found by choosing the optical systems link. Thorlabs also manufactures an extensive line of free-space and fiber optic isolators; stock items ship the same day that they are ordered while our custom orders benefit from our streamlined design and manufacturing process, which minimizes lead time.
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Automated Optical Switch - PXI
Optical Switch
Add optical switching capability to your test system with Quantifi Photonics’ automated optical switches. The fast and reliable optical switch will enable automated sequential testing, saving time and streamlining your test procedures.
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Imaging Photometers
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Westboro Photonics offers an intelligent selection of imaging photometers. With a wide range of resolutions, an assortment of lenses, flexible software, and cooled systems, our products are unmatched in the marketplace. We provide three series of photometers to satisfy almost any 2D luminance-based measurement need. Applications including Graphics Testing, Beam Pattern Distribution, Flat Panel Displays and Avionics Panel Balancing are handled with ease, thanks to our robust design, extensive calibrations, and flexible, intuitive analysis software.
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Carbon-Fiber Reinforced-Polymer Optical Breadboards And Benches
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Advanced Photonic Sciences LLC
Carbon fiber optical breadboards provide a similar thermal stability to Super Invar but at a lower cost and are inherently non-magnetic. For ages, steel breadboards have been the only choice; however, structures made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) have been used in the aerospace and space industries for many years due to their low weight, high strength, excellent thermal stability and low resonant frequencies. APS now brings this advanced technology to the world of photonics in the United States and Canada with carbon fiber breadboards from CarbonVision. Four grades of carbon fiber breadboard are offered: the economic EC-Series, the advanced AD-Series, the all-carbon AC-Series, and the slim SL-Series.
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Fiber Optic Sensor Systems
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Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications
Fiber-optic and photonic measuring systems open up innovative measuring and control technology concepts for a wide variety of applications. They play a major role in optimizing energy efficiency and are important technological innovation drivers for new and future-oriented markets.In the Department of Fiber Optic Sensor Systems of the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, the focus of application-oriented research is on the development of a new generation of photonic sensors. These are characterized by extreme miniaturization, high network and communication capability as well as extremely low power consumption or even a self-sufficient power supply.In the Department of Fiber Optic Sensor Systems at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute is focused applied research on the development of a new generation of photonic sensors. These are characterized by extreme miniaturization, high network and communication skills as well as an extremely low power consumption, or even a self-sufficient energy supply.
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Hybrid Photon Counting Detectors
MYTHEN2 Series
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MYTHEN2 detectors guarantee noise-free performance, maximum resolution, and outstanding signal-to-noise ratios for an extended energy range from 4 to 40 keV. These systems include two module sizes: 1K with 1280 strips, and 1D with 640 strips. Their compact size, symmetrical sensor position, and DCS4 control unit make the MYTHEN2 series suitable for any diffractometer geometry — from portable instruments to large systems.
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Photonic Doppler Velocimetry (PDV)
PDV
Photonic Doppler velocimetry (PDV) is an established technique used to measure high-velocity events up to tens of km/s. It is also known as heterodyne velocimetry and can be used as a supplementary tool or replacement for Velocity Interferometer System for Any Reflector (VISAR).
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Multiphoton Laser Scanning Microscope
FVMPE-RS
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The Olympus FVMPE-RS multiphoton imaging system is purpose-built for deep imaging in biological tissue, aimed at revealing both detail and dynamics. Innovative features for efficient delivery and detection of photons in scattering media enable high signal-to-noise ratio acquisition. This translates to bright images with precise details — even from deep within the specimen. High sensitivity is matched with high-speed imaging to capture rapid in vivo responses. For advanced applications, dual-wavelength excitation extending to 1300 nm is available. Independent control of visible or multiphoton laser light stimulation and the ability to synchronize with patch clamp data are also possible.
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Radiometric Probe for Photons Flow
LPPAR03… Series
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The probe LPPAR03 measures the ratio between the number of photons that strike a surface in one second, in the 400 nm…700 nm spectral range and the surface area (m²). This quantity is defined as PAR: Photo-synthetically Active Radiation.
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Multipurpose X-Ray Diffractometer with Built-In Intelligent Guidance
SmartLab SE
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The SmartLab® SE is a highly versatile multipurpose X-ray diffractometer with built-in intelligent guidance. It offers continued refinement of the original ease of use features that enabled the original SmartLab to receive the R&D 100 Award in 2006: automatic alignment, component recognition, cross beam optics and advanced photon counting hybrid pixel array detectors (HPAD).
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Optomechanics
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Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to our extensive Optomechanical product line, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Optomechanics is a broad category that includes optical tables and breadboards, optical mounts and construction components, mechanical devices with integrated electronics, kits that make it easy to buy a popular set of components or a set of components that can be assembled to perform a specific function, and general laboratory supplies and tools. Because of the large selection, Optomechanics does not include translation and rotation stages and their controllers; instead those products have their own category.
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Optical Component Test
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Keysight photonic measurement solutions offer industry-leading performance for fastest time to market of next generation photonics and for test cost reduction.
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Terahertz Generators and Detectors
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Terahertz generators and detectors are produced and optically prepared at the facilities of Rainbow Photonics in Switzerland.
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Interferometer
VFI-2000
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The VFI is the interferometer of choice for industry leading photonics companies around the world. The VFI-2000 is an interferometric inspection system specifically designed for checking the surface quality and flatness of your cleaved or polished fibers. The VFI offers the perfect combination of a superb image quality with ease of use, and the reliability and robustness that our customers have come to expect from Arden products, resulting in fiber end face measurements that you can trust.
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Single Photon Detector System For Near-Infrared (1.3-1.6 Um Wavelength) Waves With Closed-Cyle Cooling
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Insight Product Company is proud to offer Single Photon Detector System for Near-Infrared (1.3-1.6 um wavelength) waves with Closed-Cylce (cryogen-free)cooling .
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Fluorescence Lifetime Systems
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TCSPC, short for time-correlated single photon counting, refers to a powerful analysis method used especially in life sciences and fundamental physics. This technique is used to perform hyper-accurate fluorescence and phosphorescence lifetime measurements. As technology leader in equipment for multidimensional single photon counting, Becker & Hickl has been offering a wide range of high-efficiency TCSPC systems since 1993.
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SWIR Cameras
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Our SWIR or Short-Wave Infrared imaging covers the wavelength range from 900nm to 1700nm. A large number of applications that are difficult or impossible to perform using visible light are made possible, with great results, using short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging thus enabling the user to "See Beyond the Visible". SWIR is similar to visible light in that photons are reflected or absorbed by an object, providing the strong contrast needed for higher resolution imaging– unlike thermal images, that rely on radiated photons. At NIT, we offer unique SWIR cameras and sensors, see below for more information on our products.
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Transducers For Photodiodes
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Photodiodes convert incoming electromagnetic radiation into electrical charge carriers. If photodiodes are short circuited an electrical current (photocurrent) proportional to the incident radiation intensity (number of photons per second) is induced. These photocurrents are generally small and cover the range from femtoampere (fA) to microampere (µA). Signal transducers transform this weak photocurrent to robust standard signals for reliable data transmission and simple data acquisition.
