Products
Quantum Design International offers a wide range of scientific and analytical measurement instruments and equipment. The products identified below represent a cross section of the types of equipment we offer. To see a more detailed list of what products are available through QDI in your individual geographic region, click on your territory.
ANALYTICAL / MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
- MPMS SQUID VSM by Quantum Design, Inc.
- MPMS XL by Quantum Design, Inc.
- VersaLab by Quantum Design, Inc.
- PPMS VSM by Quantum Design, Inc.
- PPMS®-SPM by attocube Systems
- Magnet Systems and Electronic Components by American Magnetics, Inc.
- SQUIDS by Quantum Design, Inc.
- NanoMOKE by Durham Magnetics
- Potential Seebeck Probe
- Nanospectralyzer
OPTICAL FILTERS
ADVANCED LIGHT SOURCES
SPECIAL IMAGING
- Infrared Camera
- High Speed Imaging
- Spectral and Scientific Imaging Cameras
- Phenom – your personal electron microscope
- Terahertz Spectroscopy by TeraView
CRYOGENICS
SURFACE METROLOGY AND THIN FILMS
- Spectroscopic Ellipsometers
- Nano and Micro Hardness Tester
- Profilers and Stress Measurement Systems
- Interferometric Metrology
LIFE SCIENCES
ANALYTICAL / MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
MPMS SQUID VSM by Quantum Design, Inc.
Quantum Design proudly introduces its new MPMS SQUID VSM dc Magnetometer. This new member to the MPMS magnetometer family offers you ≤10-8 emu sensitivity with only 4 second data averaging. By combining the speed of a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer with the sensitivity of a SQUID (Superconducting QUantum Interference Device) magnetometer, this new system ushers in a new levels of performance in magnetic research. Joining the popular MPMS-XL line, the MPMS SQUID VSM gives researchers the choice between the world’s most versatile SQUID magnetometer and the fastest. The new MPMS SQUID VSM incorporates major advances in data acquisition, temperature control and magnetic field control.
MPMS XL by Quantum Design, Inc.
Since its introduction in 1983, the Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS®) sample magnetometer has become the industry standard for performance and reliability. Utilizing Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) technology, combined with patented enhancements, the MPMS-XL sample magnetometer achieves superior measurement sensitivity, dynamic range, and reproducibility otherwise unattainable. The modular MPMS design integrates a SQUID detection system, a precision temperature control unit residing in the bore of a high-field superconducting magnet, and a sophisticated computer operating system.
The MPMS-XL provides solutions for a unique class of sensitive magnetic measurements in key areas such as high-temperature superconductivity, biochemistry, and magnetic recording media. The MPMS product line provides the exceptional sensitivity of a SQUID-based magnetometer in a full featured, user friendly analytical instrument.
VersaLab by Quantum Design, Inc.
Quantum Design introduces its first portable cryogen-free cryocooler-based Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) – VersaLab. With a sensitivity of better than 10-6 emu/√Hz, this 3-tesla VSM has an experimental temperature range of 50 to 400 K.
As with all Quantum Design instruments, VersaLab VSM is a fully automated turnkey system with a user-friendly interface. VersaLab is specifically designed for magnetic characterization up to 3 teslas and over a wide temperature range without the need of liquid cryogens.
PPMS VSM by Quantum Design, Inc.
The Quantum Design PPMS® represents a much desired concept in laboratory equipment: an open architecture, variable temperature-field system, designed to perform a variety of automated measurements. Scientists can use the PPMS with options designed specifically for it or easily adapt it to their own experiments. Sample environment controls include fields up to ± 16 tesla and temperature range of 1.9 - 400 K. Its advanced expandable design combines many features in one instrument to make the PPMS the most versatile system of its kind.
Our new partner attocube has recently introduced a highly sophisticated yet easy-to-use scanning probe microscope - the new PPMS®-SPM. Due to its modular design and interchangeable microscopy head, the PPMS®-SPM can be operated in a variety of microscopic odes such as Atomic Force (AFM), Magnetic Force (MFM), Confocal Microscopy (CFM) and Scanning Hall Probe microscopy (SHPM).
The PPMS®-SPM is designed for plug-and-play compatibility with the popular PPMS® (Physical Property Measurement System) and provides access to a large variety of experimental conditions. Scans are possible even at cryogenic temperatures and with large magnetic fields.
Key Benefits:
- Suitable for a temperature range from 2K to 400K
- Suitable for magnetic fields up to 16 T
- Easily interchagenable SPM head
- Large cryogenic scan range (12 x 12 µm2)
- Minimum drift under variable field/temperature conditions
- High degree of automation
Magnet Systems and Electronic Components by American Magnetics, Inc.
American Magnetics Inc. (AMI) is the manufacturer of superconducting magnets, magnet systems, electronic components and their accessories. Besides a wide product range of standard products, AMI offers you the possibility to customize magnet systems.
SQUIDS by Quantum Design, Inc.
Quantum Design's patented high-symmetry SQUID design and complete systems provide the most rugged and sensitive all-thin-film sensors commercially available, and give you everything you need to configure flexible, powerful systems. These sensors can easily withstand the rigors of a laboratory environment such as repeated temperature cycling. Their robust performance offers reliability and adaptability that has earned QD a worldwide reputation as the SQUID of choice. OEM services are also available for special commercial applications.
Ultra-high sensitivity magneto-optical magnetometer. It is sensitive to the longitudinal, transverse and polar magneto-optical Kerr effects; ideally suited to measuring the magnetic properties of thin magnetic films and magnetic nanostructures. Such measurements are commonly made during research and development into recording heads, Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM), Spintronics, GMR/TMR, Thin film magnetism, etc.
Potential Seebeck Probe to measure the spatial distribution of the Seebeck coefficient and the electrical potential (conductivity) of Thermo-Electric materials.
Nanospectralyzer™ for Single-walled Carbon Nanotube (SWNT) Characterisation
OPTICAL FILTERS
Optical Filters for Spectroscopy and a Variety of Applications
Quantum Design International offers a broad range of Optical Filters for Spectroscopy, Astronomy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Imaging and Machine Vision, Laser Line separation including Hyperspectral Imaging and Tuneable Filters.
ADVANCED LIGHT SOURCES
Light Sources for Machine Vision and R & D
For R & D and Machine Vision, such as Large Area Solar Simulators, Xenon and Mercury Arc Sources up to 1 kW, Tungsten Halogen Sources, Deuterium Sources, IR Emitters, Monochromatic Light Sources, Calibrated Light Sources, PenRay Spectral Line Sources, Fiber-Optic Light Sources and all kinds of accessories.
SPECIAL IMAGING
Infrared Cameras for NIR (1 – 1.7 µm), MID (3 – 5 µm) and Long IR (around 10 µm) for IR spectral imaging, signature recognition, laser analysis, art analysis, semiconductor analysis (looking through Silicon), non-destructive testing, study of thermal processes, up to 1,750 Hz frame rate.
(Ultra) High Speed Imaging, up to 200,000,000 frames per second, Streak-Cameras.
Spectral and Scientific Imaging Cameras
Advanced 16 bit CCD, ICCD and EMCCD Cameras and Spectrographs for Research and Development, X-Ray, Bose-Einstein-Condensates, Time-Resolved-Spectroscopy, Single Photon Detection, Raman-Spectroscopy, Luminescence, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, and much more.
Phenom – your personal electron microscope
The Phenom™ is an innovative benchtop imaging system (Phenom-World) that combines the power of SEM with the speed and convenience of light microscopes, delivering crisp, clear images at magnifications up to 24.000X. An integral optical camera for never-lost navigation and innovative touch-screen user interface and control knob, let you quickly produce high-quality electron microscope images with minimal training. Phenom can handle a wide range of samples with minimal preparation and are loaded instantly with our patented low vacuum load-lock technology. Images are saved on a USB memory stick or network storage location for off-line analysis, measurements and distribution.
Key Features:
- Simple, intuitive user interface requires minimal training
- Innovative touch-screen control
- Sample load time <30 seconds
- Material and topography contrast
- 100x better depth of focus compared to light microscopes
- Dazzle-free images of shiny and glossy surfaces
Terahertz Spectroscopy by TeraView
TPS spectra 3000 from TeraView is the world's first commercial terahertz spectrometer capable of performing both transmission and attenuated total reflection (ATR) measurements. Based upon TeraView’s proprietary semiconductor-based, terahertz pulsed technology, TPS spectra 3000 yields superior analytical performance - all while operating under ambient conditions. In addition, the model TPS spectra 3000 CF enables THz spectroscopy to be performed on super and semi-conducting materials and other sample types within a range of temperatures from 2.3K to 300K.
TPS spectra 3000’s modular sample compartment accepts standard IR sampling accessories for transmission measurements, and can provide insight into:
- Carrier dynamics
- Dielectric function
- Optical Conductivity
- Metal insulator transitions
- Magneto-resistance
- Drude modelling
The TPS Spectra 3000 ATR (Attenutated Total Reflectance) is the first commercially available ATR optimised for use at terahertz frequencies. ATR modules provide non-destructive measurements of solids, suspensions, slurries, pastes and gels. The combination of TPS Spectra 3000 and ATR enables THz spectroscopy to be performed on a wide range of sample types and provides information on:
- Crystalline content of amorphous samples
- Polymorph detection, identification and quantification
- Polymorphic transition
- Pseudo crystals
- Content uniformity
- Phase transformation with thermal studies
CRYOGENICS
Liquid Helium Plants by Cryomech, Inc.
The Liquid Helium Plants allow the user to liquefy helium from any room temperature helium source. They are ideal for laboratories to manage their own liquid helium consumption and conservation. The unique properties of the Pulse Tube Cryocoolers provide for high production rates and low input power. A key feature is the plant’s ability to remove impurities from the gaseous helium as it flows into the dewar. These Liquid Helium Plants are designed to operate continuously if required.
Helium Reliquifiers by Cryomech, Inc.
The Helium Reliquifier is designed to recondense boil off from Liquid Helium Cryostats and produce (condense) liquid helium from helium gas at room temperature.
SURFACE METROLOGY AND THIN FILMS
Spectroscopic ellipsometers from J.A. Woollam Co. used in basic research as well as for production control to determine optical constants and film thickness, even of multilayer systems, in-situ and ex-situ.
Nano and Micro Hardness Tester
Nano and Micro Hardness Testers by Micro Materials, Ltd. for investigation of mechanical properties, micro and nano indentation, creep, scratch tests, wear resistance, impact test and film fatigue.
LIFE SCIENCES
Multi-Spectral Imaging System for Histopathology, Molecular Biology, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging, also In-Vivo Imaging for multi label fluorescence analysis of small animals, removing auto-fluorescence.
QCM-D for Molecular Layers Research
QCM-D to study Kinetics, Affinity, Specifity, Structure, Mass and Film thickness of molecular layers.