Semicom Terahertz & Photonics Solutions
Explore the complete technical specifications for our cutting-edge solutions below.
Oscillator driven TDS (ST-BDO200)
Key Specs: 60 MHz, 200 mW, 200 fs, THz focus < 3 mm
Product Overview
The ST-BDO200 is a highly reliable and precise Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy system built around a stable femtosecond laser oscillator. It is engineered to provide superior data quality for non-destructive testing and fundamental research where signal-to-noise ratio is paramount. This system is the ideal “workhorse for any THz lab”.
Technical Specifications
- Repetition Rate: 60 MHz, providing high data throughput and stability.
- Average Power: 200 mW.
- Pulse Duration: 200 fs (femtoseconds), ensuring excellent temporal resolution.
- THz Focus: High-quality beam focusing with a THz focus of less than 3 mm (< 3 mm).
- Detection System: Integrated Lock-in @10 kHz PCA system for superior signal-to-noise performance.
Amplifier driven TDS (ST-ADA1000)
Key Specs: 1 kHz, >1 W, 33 fs, Lock in @370 Hz
Product Overview
The ST-ADA1000 is a powerful Amplifier driven TDS system designed for high-energy THz and high-throughput applications. It is perfect for complex experiments requiring strong THz fields, such as non-linear THz studies and advanced pump-probe dynamics where rapid data acquisition and intensity are critical.
Technical Specifications
- Repetition Rate: 1 kHz, facilitating high-throughput experimentation.
- High Power: Average power output of greater than 1 W (>1 W).
- Pulse Duration: Ultra-short 33 fs pulse duration, guaranteeing maximum temporal resolution.
- Detection System: High-sensitivity Lock-in @370 Hz 2 ntz system for superior data clarity.
- Core Application: Ideal for “high-energy THz experiments” and advanced pump-probe dynamics.
Customized Oscillator/Amplify TDS (ST-ACDXw)
Key Features: Cryostat, OPA, Electromagnet integration, < 1 µm positioning
Platform Overview
The ST-ACDXw is a completely flexible research ecosystem, integrating the best of both Oscillator and Amplifier driven TDS capabilities into a single, highly modular system. It is designed to be the centerpiece of advanced laboratories, enabling complex, multi-component experiments for specialized condensed matter physics.
Key Integration Features
- Full Integration Capability: Seamless connectivity with specialized experimental components like Cryostats (for low temperature studies).
- Advanced Optics: Ready for integration with Optical Parametric Amplifiers (OPA) and Blasing techniques.
- External Control: Ready for use alongside high-field Electromagnets.
- Extreme Precision: Features “sub-micron” (< 1 µm) positioning capability for all optical components.
LabVIEW-based Operating Software (ST-OSS)
Capabilities: Reflectivity, Demagnetization, MOKE, Custom setups
Software Overview
The ST-OSS is the dedicated control and data processing platform for all Semicom TDS systems. Built on the industry-standard LabVIEW environment, it provides a stable, intuitive graphical interface for running complex experiments and generating immediate, meaningful analytical results. It is fully “adaptable for all custom experimental setups”.
Core Capabilities and Analysis
- System Control: Full graphical control over all hardware components, simplifying experimental setup and calibration.
- Reflectivity Analysis: Built-in routines for quick and accurate measurement of material reflectivity.
- Dynamic Studies: Dedicated analysis modules for Demagnetization and Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) measurements.
- Data Processing: Real-time data processing and visualization within the LabVIEW environment.
Maintenance Contracts & Data Analysis Support (ST-MCS)
Focus: Thin film index, Drude/Lorentz fitting, conductivity analysis
Service Overview
The ST-MCS package is designed to protect your investment and optimize your research output. We offer comprehensive maintenance contracts that cover hardware integrity, alignment checks, and preventative care. This service also provides expert support for complex post-processing data analysis, helping turn raw data into “publishable scientific results”.
Advanced Data Analysis Focus
- Material Characterization: Assistance with determining the Thin film index from experimental data.
- Model Fitting: Expert application of physical models such as Drude/Lorentz fitting for complex material responses.
- Electrical Properties: Accurate calculation and interpretation of material conductivity in the THz regime.
- Hardware Maintenance: Includes scheduled alignment checks and component calibration to maximize uptime.
Comprehensive Training Modules (ST-TMS)
Topics: Optics alignment, THz physics, data analysis, ultrafast science
Module Overview
The ST-TMS training program provides the necessary knowledge and hands-on skills to ensure your team can operate Semicom’s advanced equipment effectively and confidently. Training is led by our experienced physicists and engineers, offering both theoretical background and “practical application” exercises.
Key Training Topics
- Optics and Alignment: Detailed, hands-on sessions covering laser and THz optics alignment techniques.
- Theoretical Foundations: In-depth coverage of THz physics and the principles of ultrafast science.
- System Maintenance: Best practices for THz emitter/detector care and system cleaning to maintain performance.
- Data Proficiency: Practical training in using the ST-OSS software for data processing, analysis, and visualization.