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The image intensifier module for continuous or gated operation providing high speed shutter.

1 High resolution image intensifier 1 Shortest gating time down to 200ps 1 Excellent for high-speed video cameras 1 Time/Gain Module for remote control

www.stanfordcomputeroptics.com STANFORD Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras COMPUTER OPTICS Quantum Leap Available as non-gateable or gateable Version Highlights

The Quantum Leap is a stand alone image intensifier module, Standard features and benefits which upgrades your existing setup to a full-fledged intensified 1 Non gateable or gateable version High resolution imaging system. It comprises the image intensifier, pulse amplifier, 1 Shortest gate time down to 1.2ns or 200ps image intensifier high-voltage power supply and a selectable output coupling lens. 1 Single stage 18mm image intensifier 1 High resolution image intensifiers with optical High speed with excellent signal amplification system resolution of >60lp/mm 1 More detailed Image intensifiers are providing an unique combination of Spectral sensitivity from UV to IR Superior image quality by (depends on type of image intensifier) information intensifying low light images and a high speed shutter. This makes customized lens coupling them the perfect tool in combination with high speed video 1 Brilliant sensitivity providing single photon detection 1 Time settings ...... 4 cameras or multiple exposure applications like particle imaging Improves image contrast and S/N ratio velocimetry (PIV). 1 Adjustable MCP-voltage for 50db dynamic range in Optical input and signal amplification output options ...... 5 Easy integration and flexibility 1 Various customized distortion free coupling lenses 18mm output image between image intensifier and CCD sensor High performance With the integrated output coupling lens the image intensifier diameter 1 Only 12V power supply necessary image intensifier ...... 6 module can be easily connected with various cameras. Several output coupling lenses are available to ensure the best imaging 1 Compact and light system design Connections & quality with the particular used detector size. accessories...... 8 Optional features 1 Dual stage multi-channel plate (MCP) for highest Excellent for high-speed Dimensions & mechanical Highest flexibility with Time & Gain Module data, warranties ...... 9 By default the photocathode gating of the image intensifier is signal gain and single photon detection video cameras activated using an external TTL signal and the signal gain is set 1 Adapters for various spectrometer How to customize the best manually. With the optional available Time & Gain Module the Quantum Leap module . 10 image intensifier gain, the gating and delay time can be controlled 1 Time & Gain Module providing: - Full remote control via RS232 of signal gain, Applications...... 11 remotely via software. gate and delay time Long lasting electronics - Internal digital delay generator (24 months warranty) - Multiple trigger options: 3x input; 3x output - Multiple exposure operation with gate repetition rate up to 200kHz, 2MHz (optional) and 5MHz (on request) - incl. Parameter control software equal to camera 24 months warranty on control of the 4 Spec software housing and electronics

Cover: Image sequence of the Triplex-plasma source taken with a corresponding frame rate of 1 million frames per second. Further details on page 11. Figure reprinted with 2 permission of the Universität der Bundeswehr in Munich. 3 STANFORD Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras COMPUTER OPTICS Quantum Leap Available as non-gateable or gateable Version Highlights

Cover: Image sequence of the Triplex-plasma source taken with a corresponding frame rate of 1 million frames per second. Further details on page 11. Figure reprinted with 2 permission of the Universität der Bundeswehr in Munich. 3 STANFORD COMPUTER OPTICS Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras

Time settings Optical input & output options High accuracy timing control of the high speed shutter Various output image sizes by selectable coupling lens

The Quantum Leap is available with a minimal gate time of either 1.2ns or 200ps. By default all Flexible intensified imaging extension Quantum Leap models provide manual adjustability of the signal amplification and the The Quantum Leap image intensifier module Optical input and output interfaces can be adapted between any optical device e.g. photocathode gating can be switched by an external TTL signal. input lens or microscope and any detector. The In combination with the Time/Gain Module the gateable versions of the Quantum Leap is fully input image is amplified by the image intensifier remotely controllable. The integrated digital delay generator provides highly accurate timing which also provides the high speed shutter Input interface: Output - C-Mount Interface: control with 100ps (Quantum Leap N) and 10ps (Quantum Leap E) step sizes of the gating and functionality. The output is imaged on the - F-Mount C-Mount only delay time. Furthermore, the Time/Gain Module enables multiple exposure operation modes sensor by the coupling lens. and external triggering. Various input and output interfaces e l

The image intensifier module provides multiple u d input options to meet the requirements of the o m

different optical devices on which the Quantum r . e c , t m s Time settings Leap can be connected. The input interface of e

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Parameter Quantum Leap N Quantum Leap E p o t o e u

mount connector, F-mount (Nikon) optional. c d p i Gating time [step size] 1.2ns … 80s [100ps] 200ps … 80s [10ps] c n v i o /

Please note, output interface C-Mount only. r . D c g i

Delay time [step size] 0.1ns … 80s [100ps] 10ps … 80s [10ps] . C e m C

Jitter <20ps <10ps Superior distortion free image quality l a n The output coupling lenses provide the flexibility r Gate repetition rate (burst mode) 3.3MHz e t of alternative sensor sizes in combination with x Gate repetition rate 200 kHz e (continuous mode) (2MHz optiona) high coupling efficiency and superior image quality. The output image is distortion- and Input Coupling Output Trigger propagation delay standard with external gate pulse: 30-35ns vignetting-free and shows no honeycomb optional with Time/Gain module: 60-65ns image Æ: Image lens image Æ: pattern. Depending on the detector size of the 18mm intensifier - 8mm Gain control standard: manual with potentiometer connected camera the suitable coupling lens in optional with Time/Gain module: digital via RS232 combination with the convenient diameter of the Gate control external TTL pulse with Time/Gain module: digital via RS232 image intensifier can be chosen in the table Quantum Leap below.

Operation showcase with a high frame rate video camera

The Time & Gain Module synchronizes the Quantum 1 2a 2b 3 4 Leap with the connected camera using an adequate Quantum Leap N TTL signal as trigger. The trigger pulse follows an intrinsic delay time. Then the remotely adjustable delay time elapses before the shutter opens for an also 1 2a 2b 3 4 remotely adjustable gating time. After the gating time Quantum Leap E Output coupling lens the attached camera should further integrate during the luminous period of the phosphor screen. Output Output image Sensor size Coupling lens Image intensifier Input interface diameter magnification Diameter interface Attached camera Superior imaging of fast moving objects Camera integration time Camera readout C-mount only 18mm 1" CCD chip or 1: 1 18mm F-mount The described setup enables easy integration of the large format CMOS sensor optional: C-mount Quantum Leap in combination with an high frame rate Legend: video camera. This setup provides highly accurate 1) external trigger signal (from attached camera) 2a) intrinsic delay 35ns or 65ns C-mount only 8mm 1/2" CCD chip 2.25: 1 18mm C-mount only delay and gating time adjustment. Therefore, the 2b) adjustable delay time: Quantum Leap N: 0;100ps-80s, step size 100ps Quantum Leap ensures the best image quality and Quantum Leap E: 0;10ps-80s, step size 10ps 3) adjustable gate time: Quantum Leap N: 1.2ns-80s, step size 100ps C-mount only 6mm 1/3" CCD chip 3.1 : 1 18mm C-mount only superior imaging at highest frame rates of e.g. ultra Quantum Leap E: 200ps-80s, step size 10ps 4 fast moving objects or hypervelocity impacts. 4) luminous period of the phosphor screen 5 STANFORD COMPUTER OPTICS Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras

Time settings Optical input & output options High accuracy timing control of the high speed shutter Various output image sizes by selectable coupling lens

The image intensifier module provides multiple u d input options to meet the requirements of the o m

different optical devices on which the Quantum r . e c , t m s Time settings Leap can be connected. The input interface of e

a n , c e e

the Quantum Leap provides by default a C- l

Parameter Quantum Leap N Quantum Leap E p o t o e u

mount connector, F-mount (Nikon) optional. c d p i Gating time [step size] 1.2ns … 80s [100ps] 200ps … 80s [10ps] c n v i o /

Please note, output interface C-Mount only. r . D c g i

Delay time [step size] 0.1ns … 80s [100ps] 10ps … 80s [10ps] . C e m C

Operation showcase with a high frame rate video camera

High performance image intensifier Image intensifier specifications

Guidance to make the right choices in order Shutter speed Photocathode The shutter speed is limited by the speed of light since Photocathodes define the sensitivity and the spectral to get the most suitable image intensifier. any electromagnetic signal does not travel faster. response of the image intensifier.

Input window Phosphor screen The image intensifier is a key component of each ICCD camera. This section deals with the The standard input window is made of quartz. This There are three important considerations in choosing a fundamental characteristics of image intensifiers and their options. limits the UV spectral range below 200nm. The luminous (phosphor) output screen. optional Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) window enables Different applications of ICCD cameras have different demands and requirements on the measurements down to 110nm. 1. spectral emission range camera and thus on the image intensifier. 2. efficiency 3. phosphor decay time

The P43 phosphor screen has a higher efficiency, however, a longer decay time. Following questions need to be addressed For fast applications e.g. double frame 1 What are the spectral characteristics of the mode with interframing time of 500ns the illumination? P46 phosphor screen is neccessary to à Does determine the suitable photocathode. avoid gost images from the previous exposure. 1 How fast need to be the shutter/shortest gating time? Multi-channel-plate (MCP) à Highest shutter speed does have some Image intensifiers can be equipped with constrains to e.g. size of the image intensifier. single or double stage MCP's. The single 1 stage MCP features excellent signal gain How much light is there? and fits most applications of the ultra high à Dual stage MCP's have better performance at speed ICCD cameras. low light environments but less . The V-stacked double MCP's are 1 High speed or low light imaging? especially used for extreme low light à environments. The increased electron Does determine the suitable phosphor screen. multiplication provide single photon single stage dual stage detection with increased signal to noise image intensifier image intensifier ratio and reduced ion feedback noise. (schematic) (schematic) Therefore, the double MCP is mainly used for long exposure measurements and First the incoming photon releases an electron in the extreme low light applications photocathode, second the electron is accelerated and amplified to an electron avalanche within the multi-channel plate (MCP), third the accelerated electrons are converted Upper graph: Spectral responsitivity [mAW] into photons by the phosphor screen. Lower graph: Quantum Efficiency [%]

Photocathodes Phosphor screen Type Composition Efficiency Decay time Emission spectral range Type Spectral range 90% to 10% 10% to 1% Standard High QE UV approx. 180 - 700nm P43 Gd22O S:Tb 185 ph/e @6kV 1.5ms 3.3ms 360 - 680nm

New: Gen II High QE photo cathodes P46 Y35Al O12:Ce 90 ph/e @6kV 0.2µs 10µs 490 - 620nm The new Gen II high Quantum Efficiency photo Optional High QE UV MgF2 approx. 110 - 700nm cathodes are providing the best spectral responsibility performance.... High QE Blue approx. 200 - 700nm High QE Green approx. 360 - 700nm Micro-channel-plate (MCP) Type Electron multiplication S/N ratio Notice High QE Red approx. 400 - 900nm Single stage up to 10^3 very good best image quality Double stage up to 10^6 excellent highest sensitivity 6 7 STANFORD COMPUTER OPTICS Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras

High performance image intensifier Image intensifier specifications

Connection options Dimensions Quantum Leap non gateable and gateable Quantum Leap - compact and light design

Side view 1a Front view Side view 2a Side view 2b

C-Mount (standard) F-Mount (optional) 1 LED signal; green: power on 17.52 17.52 17.52 red: shutter (gate) open input output input output (Quantum Leap busy) focal focal focal focal plane plane plane plane 0 5 2 Power ON/OFF switch 1 1 Spectral Response: 68 46.50

S20 5 Power S25 9 3 Manual adjustable signal gain; ___ F-mount I (flange to 2 Manual adjustable resistance to Model: alResponse 0 N20 focal E25 plane) set the the signal gain of the ___

image intensifier by varying the 60 138 96 181 MCP Gain Voltage high-voltage MCP gain. Time Gain Trigger 68 Module Input 3 Side view 2a: Side view 2b: 4 Connector of the Time/Gain 4 5 M8 with customized output lens, with optional large format output lens, 0 Module; The link with the 1/4” 6 magnification 2.2:1 or 3.1:1, F-mount (C-mount optional) C-mount only (details page 5) magnification 1:1 (details page 5) 5 Time/Gain Module enables the +12V 5 2 remote control of the signal gain, Input 3 Quantum Leap gating and delay time 6 Bottom view Stanford Computer Optics Paul Hoess KG - Made in Germany 5 TTL input signal; External TTL signal to control the Serial Number: ______photocathode gating. Mechanical and environmental data Parameter Quantum Leap Module Time & Gain Module 6 Power supply socket; Weight (all in one) 1.8kg / 4lb 0.3kg / 1.8lb Supply voltage 12V approx. 1A without cooling Dimensions (camera without lens) 60 x 136 x 150mm (l x w x h) 240 x 140 x 40mm (l x w x h) with cooling approx. 2.5A max. Camera mount 1/2" and M8 mounting holes Operating humidity 25..95%, non condensing Operating temperature 0°C - 50°C / 32°F - 122°F I/0 Connectors: Time & Gain Module (optional) Performance specification 10°C - 40°C / 50°F - 104°F Operating limits -10°C - 50°C / 14°F - 122°F Shock and vibration 60g accel. shock, 7g Vibration (11 - 200Hz), excludes MCP in direct frontal impact P g y i t g Green: Serial I/0 s i r G Control u r T t T n Power B - I + Voltage 90..260VAC 1

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1 LED 3 Busy 4 -Trig 6 IntGtP - TTL output signal 2 years 1 year on image intensifierImage Warranty restriction green: Power on TTL output signal; this timing TTL input trigger; Input for Gate monitor output provides on mechanics and electronics intensifiers are subject to Warranties do not cover normal red: shutter (gate) open circuitry busy signal can be external trigger on negative reliable timing information on Stanford Computer Optics Inc. the original manufacturer's wear, misuse, negligence or (Quantum Leap busy) used as an external trigger for edge ±20V max. for short time actual gating occurrence with a camera or any external periods transition at 1.3V. internal time generator or warrants all new products to be warranty conditions. It comprises a accident. They do not apply to instrument. external gating pulse. free from defects in materials and warranty of 12 months. In case of goods which have been misused, It is an active low signal. 5 +Trig 2 RS232 interface workmanship for 24 months from any defect the Paul Hoess KG or altered, inadequately maintained, TTL input trigger; Input for 7 Time & Gain output RS232 output socket external trigger on positive the date of dispatch. Stanford Computer Optics Inc. will stored incorrectly, or negligently for connection with a Output socket for the link with edge ±20V max. for short time assist for repair or replacement. installed or serviced. PC or Laptop periods transition at 1.3V. the Quantum Leap 8 9 STANFORD COMPUTER OPTICS Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras

Connection options Dimensions Quantum Leap non gateable and gateable Quantum Leap - compact and light design

Side view 1a Front view Side view 2a Side view 2b

S20 5 Power S25 9 3 Manual adjustable signal gain; ___ F-mount I (flange to 2 Manual adjustable resistance to Model: alResponse 0 N20 focal E25 plane) set the the signal gain of the ___ image intensifier by varying the 60 138 96 181 MCP Gain Voltage high-voltage MCP gain. Time Gain Trigger 68 Module Input 3 Side view 2a: Side view 2b: 4 Connector of the Time/Gain 4 5 M8 with customized output lens, with optional large format output lens, 0 Module; The link with the 1/4” 6 magnification 2.2:1 or 3.1:1, F-mount (C-mount optional) C-mount only (details page 5) magnification 1:1 (details page 5) 5 Time/Gain Module enables the +12V 5 2 remote control of the signal gain, Input 3 Quantum Leap gating and delay time 6 Bottom view Stanford Computer Optics Paul Hoess KG - Made in Germany 5 TTL input signal; External TTL signal to control the Serial Number: ______photocathode gating. Mechanical and environmental data Parameter Quantum Leap Module Time & Gain Module 6 Power supply socket; Weight (all in one) 1.8kg / 4lb 0.3kg / 1.8lb Supply voltage 12V approx. 1A without cooling Dimensions (camera without lens) 60 x 136 x 150mm (l x w x h) 240 x 140 x 40mm (l x w x h) with cooling approx. 2.5A max. Camera mount 1/2" and M8 mounting holes Operating humidity 25..95%, non condensing Operating temperature 0°C - 50°C / 32°F - 122°F I/0 Connectors: Time & Gain Module (optional) Performance specification 10°C - 40°C / 50°F - 104°F Operating limits -10°C - 50°C / 14°F - 122°F Shock and vibration 60g accel. shock, 7g Vibration (11 - 200Hz), excludes MCP in direct frontal impact P g y i t g Green: Serial I/0 s i r G Control u r T t T n Power B - I + Voltage 90..260VAC 1

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Quantum Leap Serie Applications Customize the optimum Quantum Leap image intensifier module Quantum Leap intensifier module provides user-friendly intensified for you application imaging for applications in many different fields of research

The Quantum Leap enables the customization to the Customize your Quantum Leap in 4 steps: Velocity map imaging Photodissociation dynamics requirement and needs of your experiment and many 1. Select the required gate operation e.g. by H. S. Chung, et al., from the Seoul National e.g. by K. S. Lee, from the Advanced Institute of detector systems. Please follow the indicated four step 2. Select the optimum image intensifier University, Korea: J. Chem. Phys., Vol. 114, 2001 Science and Technology, Korea: The Journal of process to get the most suiting stand-alone image Chemical Physics, Vol. 122, 2005 3. Choose the ideal output coupling lens intensifier module for your application. Raman line imaging 4. Pick the required accessories e.g. by C. R. Howle, et al., from the Defence Science Adaptive optics and Technology Lab, United Kingdom: Proc. SPIE e.g. D. L. McKenna, et al. from the Steward 7116, Optically Based Biological and Chemical Observatory, United States: Proc. SPIE 4839, Adaptive Detection for Defence IV, 2008 Optical System Technologies II, 2003 1. Gate operation 2. Image intensifier 3. Coupling lens

Choose the required gate 2.1. Photocathode The output coupling lens is the Image sequence with operation for your experiment. - high QE UV optical link between the image 1 million frames per - optional: high QE blue intensifier and the detector Gateable down to 1.2ns: second (fps) using a high QE green, system. This gating time provides rotating mirror high high QE red Choose the optimal coupling superior images in speed camera. (see details on page 7) lens for best imaging quality combination with high speed - input window: quartz and optimal sensor coverage. video cameras. S. Kirner from the or MgF2 on request See details on page 5. Universität der Gateable down to 200ps: Bundeswehr in Munich The fastest shutter is available 2.2. Multi-channel plate (MCP) used the stand-alone for research on ultra high - single stage image intensifier speed physical phenomena. - dual stage (optional) module, Quantum Leap, to construct a rotating mirror ultra-high speed 2.3. Phosphor screen camera which enables - P43 standard image sequences of - P46 optional up to 1 million fps. (requested for 500ns fast dual frame mode)

Image sequence of the Triplex-plasma source taken 1MHz repetition rate. The triplex-plasma source is a with a corresponding frame rate of 1 million frames per multi cathode plasma source which ensures the Please contact our sales team to get assistance and further details to these options. second. The image of the plasma source was moved independent formation of multiple electric arcs and a along the image intensifier using a rotating mirror. The steady plasma. Figure reprinted with permission of the Quantum Leap provides 10 shutter openings with Universität der Bundeswehr in Munich.

4. Selection of optional accessories and adapters Item-No. Name of product Description Designed for high speed video cameras The Quantum Leap image intensifier module is specially designed for the usage in combination with a high LA-TG-... Time & Gain Module TGN (min. gate time 1.2ns) or TGE (min. gate time 200ps) speed video cameras. This combination ensures sharp and clear images of ultra fast processes like hyper- LA-LMA-... lens mount adapter selection of adapter for various lens mount systems (F-mount) velocity impacts. providing full aperture and reduced stray light by black anodized aluminum Outstanding imaging quality can be achieved with the stand-alone image intensifier, Quantum Leap. It LA-SGA-... spectrograph adapter selection of adapter for all common spectrograph manufacturer amplifies the incoming light signal so that the shutter (gate) time can be reduced to overcome any image e.g. Acton, Zolix and Jobin Yvon, others on request smear or blur. Furthermore, the highly accurate timing control of the Quantum Leap allows the precise LLA-SMB-BNC SMB-BNC SMB - BNC adapter cables in any length synchronization of the high speed shutter with external devices like Lasers. 10 11 STANFORD COMPUTER OPTICS Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras

4. Selection of optional accessories and adapters Item-No. Name of product Description Designed for high speed video cameras The Quantum Leap image intensifier module is specially designed for the usage in combination with a high LA-TG-... Time & Gain Module TGN (min. gate time 1.2ns) or TGE (min. gate time 200ps) speed video cameras. This combination ensures sharp and clear images of ultra fast processes like hyper- LA-LMA-... lens mount adapter selection of adapter for various lens mount systems (F-mount) velocity impacts. providing full aperture and reduced stray light by black anodized aluminum Outstanding imaging quality can be achieved with the stand-alone image intensifier, Quantum Leap. It LA-SGA-... spectrograph adapter selection of adapter for all common spectrograph manufacturer amplifies the incoming light signal so that the shutter (gate) time can be reduced to overcome any image e.g. Acton, Zolix and Jobin Yvon, others on request smear or blur. Furthermore, the highly accurate timing control of the Quantum Leap allows the precise LLA-SMB-BNC SMB-BNC SMB - BNC adapter cables in any length synchronization of the high speed shutter with external devices like Lasers. 10 11 STANFORD Superior imaging intensified CCD cameras COMPUTER OPTICS

The modular high speed image intensifier module for continuous or gated operation

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