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Oxford Instruments Andor are pleased to announce the release of the new iXon Ultra Blue, a variant of the single photon sensitive iXon EMCCD technology that excels in the Blue and near-UV region.

EMCCD ultra-sensitivity in the blue/near-UV range is important for quantum computing using ion trap and neutral atom qubits, due to the blue/UV emmissions of common ions such as Ytterbium.

The QE boost across the UV and Blue wavelength range, between 200nm and 450nm, is exceptional - up to a 63% boost in QE in this range (relative to the standard mid-band BV option).

The iXon Ultra Blue is superbly suited to the ultrasensitive detection of emissions from rows or arrays of cold trapped ions or neutral (Rydberg) atoms, in quantum computing research.

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Introducing the new CellWizard Stage. It delivers next-generation capabilities and enables AFM measurements in a multi-compartment environment.

CellWizard Stage facilitates automated large-scale mapping, high resolution imaging, and nanomechanical analysis in each chamber, and is ideal for the in vitro investigation of challenging biological samples.

Enhance your research capabilities with the CellWizard Stage by increasing throughput and productivity and achieving statistically relevant datasets.

Discover comprehensive capabilities:

Autonomous AI-guided operation

Automated identification and measurement of sample features

Advanced machine-learning capabilities

Multiparametric analysis of molecules, cells, tissues, and organoids

Compatible with advanced optical microscopes

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Edinburgh Instruments, a pioneer in advanced photoluminescence instrumentation, is excited to announce the launch of its latest product innovation, the FS5 v2 Spectrofluorometer. Building on the success of the first model the FS5, the FS5 v2 sets a new standard in the of fluorescence spectroscopy with its enhanced sensitivity, expanded capabilities, and compact user-friendly design.

The FS5 v2 is a compact, high-performance benchtop system designed for the comprehensive characterisation of a wide range of samples, including liquid solutions, solids, powders, and thin films. Its quick-exchange sample holders and advanced automation capabilities making it adaptable to a variety of industry and research needs.

Key features of the FS5 v2 include:

Unmatched Sensitivity: The FS5 v2 boasts an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 12000:1, enabling the detection of even the weakest signals.
Widest Spectral Coverage: With an extended NIR detection range out to 2.05 µm, the FS5 v2 opens new possibilities for studying a broader range of samples.
Advanced Automation: The newest iteration of Fluoracle software – offers full control of the instrument, from data acquisition to advanced analysis, making experiments more efficient than ever before.
Simplify Your Workflow: the FS5 v2 delivers both absorption and fluorescence spectra, eliminating the need for multiple instruments.
Comprehensive Capabilities: The FS5 v2 supports a wide range of applications, including steady-state fluorescence, quantum yield, phosphorescence, time-resolved measurements, and much more.

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Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has launched the Stretto family of high-precision lasers, a next-generation system with unparalleled performance covering the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared spectrum. The technology is designed to bring a range of new benefits to quantum information science, including computing, sensing, timing and networking.

Stretto lasers are designed to bring the reliability and adaptability required for cutting-edge quantum applications and are engineered as a versatile product platform, enabling expansion across a broad wavelength range while maintaining a uniform footprint and interface. This design enables scientific discovery while facilitating scalability in quantum information science applications and ensuring seamless OEM integration without the need for extensive redesigns.

In the rapidly evolving field of quantum technology, Stretto stands out with its resistance to temperature and pressure fluctuations, and an extensive mode-hop-free tuning range. It epitomizes the fusion of advanced engineering and adaptability, making it an indispensable tool for quantum sensors, clocks, and computing systems.

DRS is a world leading provider of best-in-class semiconductor laser sources for the life sciences, research, industrial, and defense industries. With a range of advanced sensing technology across these industries, the company has a large installed base and a historic track record of providing world class solutions. This footprint has the company uniquely positioned for success in leading the future of sensing.

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Oxford Instruments, leading provider of high technology products and services for research and industry, has today announced the launch of a high resolution, low noise, back-illuminated sCMOS camera, further strengthening its broad portfolio of cameras for low light imaging in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Astronomy applications.

The CB2 24B features a back-illuminated 24.5 Megapixel sCMOS sensor that combines high sensitivity with high speeds and global shutter. It enables high-resolution imaging over a wide field of view, capturing exceptional detail without compromise.

A remarkably flexible and adaptable camera, it can be applied across a broad range of imaging speeds and exposure conditions, from imaging of fast-moving objects or photometric variability at hundreds of frames per second (fps), to imaging of extremely low light signal with exposures up to several minutes, due to its ultra-low dark current down to 0.0015 e-/pix/sec with -20°C TEC cooling. Consequently, Andor CB2 24B finally offers a true alternative to deep-cooled CCD cameras for long exposure applications such as bioluminescence or astro-photometry/astro-spectroscopy.

Furthermore, the unique ‘on-chip’ 2x2 pixel binning feature allows the native 2.74μm pixel to be converted to a 5.48μm pixel without increasing the read noise. This inherent optical flexibility significantly expands the application adaptability of the camera. For example, in microscopy, the effective pixel size can be set to match objectives from 10x through to 60x.

The global shutter ‘snapshot’ exposure capability, as well as assuring temporal correlation across all pixels and avoiding spatial distortion when imaging fast-moving objects, also renders the camera suited to applications such as particle imaging velocimetry for fluid dynamics, where a short inter-frame gap is essential. The lack of a mechanical shutter also presents a low maintenance solution to remote astronomy and X-Ray tomography. Additionally, Andor CB2 24B has been low-temperature qualified for operation down to -40°C ambient, perfect for observing in high altitude or harsh environments.

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