Physical Science Research Solutions and Instruments

Low Light Imaging Cameras

Andor’s broad portfolio of high-performance imaging cameras are suited to a wide variety of applications across physical sciences and astronomy, from imaging distant galaxies to sub-atomic studies.

• With the single photon sensitive iXon Ultra EMCCD series, Andor have delivered a market-leading, truly high-end yet accessible scientific camera platform, designed specifically to drive the absolute best from ultra-sensitive EMCCD technology across all critical performance specs and parameters.
• Andor's sCMOS cameras deliver a broad gamut of application advantages, the multi-megapixel cameras combining a large field of view and high resolution with low noise, wide dynamic range and fast frame rates.
• The iKon 'slow scan' CCD cameras deliver thermoelectric cooling to -100°C for industry-leading low noise performance with low light applications that demand longer exposure times. Highly efficient photon collection across a broad spectral range combines with very large field of view solutions.
• Cameras for Astronomy – From faster time resolution sCMOS and EMCCD detectors to slow scan CCDs, including very large area sensor solutions for maximum sky coverage . Andor’s unparalleled commitment to superb quality, vacuum innovation and ease of maintenance is instilled throughout the portfolio, intended to maximize your observing time and to minimize cost of ownership.

Intensified Gated Cameras

Andor’s range of iStar camera series extracts the best from intensified CCD & sCMOS technologies, offering time-resolved detection capability with shuttering down to <2 nanoseconds, adaptable to both imaging and spectroscopy applications. Fiber-coupling to the image intensifiers provides maximum signal collection efficiency.

• iStar sCMOS 5.5 megapixel camera combines < 2ns gating with high frame rate and high dynamic range, ideal for plasma studies, flow analysis, combustion/PLIF imaging, quantum entanglement ‘ghost imaging’ and stand-off chemical detection.
• Andor’s iStar CCD series offer dedicated solutions for spectroscopy and imaging challenges, ideal for transient spectroscopy (e.g. Raman or absorption photophysics), LIBS materials characterisation and plasma studies.
• Ultrafast Gating and Synchronization - true optical gating < 2 ns for accurate transient phenomena study and IntelligateTM MCP gating for increased shuttering efficiency in the UV combine with a comprehensive on-board Digital Delay Generator (DDG™).

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Optical Cryostats for Spectroscopy

Andor’s diverse range of Optical Cryostat perfectly complements our comprehensive portfolio of optical cameras, spectrographs and accessories, allowing us to offer complete end-to-end modular solutions to our customers, particularly across spectroscopy and microscopy application fields.

• Andor’s Optistat range of optical cryostats are optimised for spectroscopy applications across the <3 K to 500 K temperature range. Ideal for use on optical table-based experiments and compatible with a broad range of spectrometers. Dry/Cryofree, Liquid N2 and Liquid He options are available in both top and bottom loading configurations as well as sample-in-exchange gas or sample-in-vacuum designs.
• Andor’s Microstat range of He and N2 optical cryostats are optimised for microscopic applications where sample low vibration is critical for measurements and where short working distance lenses are employed.
• Modular Versatility – A comprehensive list of accessories and window options enable Andor’s Optical Cyrostats to be tailored for a wide range of experimental configurations and application needs. Upgradeable controller with expansion slots for extra sensors, heaters, PID loops, stepper motor controllers etc.

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Learning Centre Resources

The Learning Centre hosts a wide range of case studies, technical articles and webinars on various applications and spectroscopy techniques. Here are some key articles for further reading: