Attachment C_Technical Specifications for Quantum Confocal Microscope-RFPSSPR463396.pdf

Technical Specifications for Quantity 1, Quantum Confocal Microscope

1. System features:

• NV emission optimized optical system with >10% increased transmission compared to standard confocal microscope setups.

• Default objective Mitutoyo 50X Plan Apo HR Infinity Corrected with NA 0.75 objective and long working distance of 5.2mm. Objective upgrade to custom objective with optimized transmission in the NV emission band (guaranteed T>86% over 650-800nm) possible upon demand.

• Closed loop piezoelectric stage with 100um vertical range can adjust the objective focus with a resolution of 0.7nm.

• Confocal optics head mounted on a long-travel translation stage with >10cm travel range.

• Fiber coupled SPAD module with high quantum efficiency (typically 80% at 670 nm, guaranteed >60%). Saturation count rate approximately 20Mcts/s. Allows easy connection to a broadband spectrometer (spectrometer not part of the offer).

• Optics head compatible with excitation wavelengths in the range 450-638nm.

• Motorized XY-stage with 75mmx100mm. Minimum step size smaller than

100nm. Spatial resolution better than 100nm.

• Scanning mirror with XY range covering objective's FOV (150um) and resolution of approximately 50nm.

• High-resolution wide field imaging through objective (150um FOV).

• Software suite for standard confocal scans, alignment routines and integrated control over all components of the confocal microscope. Scripting available in python and accessible from within the software interface.

• Automated measurement routines over custom defined grids, sample areas, custom flagged points and more. Option to customize measurement routine for each scan.

• Microwave excitation line mounted on XYZ manual stage with micrometer positioning accuracy.

2. Includes:

• Diffraction limited scanning confocal microscope

• Quantum control console with laser, microwave circuit and high QE single photon counter

• Coarse range XY sample scanner

• Integrated software suite for intuitive measurements

3. Scanning protocols:

• Confocal scans

• Confocal scans with automated measurement routines.

• System is compatible with scanning polar magneto-optic Kerr effect (MOKE) imaging, available as an upgrade option.

4. Scanning configurations:

• Laser scan

• Sample scan

System is set up on site and validated by a trained technician. The system complies with CE standards and regulations. System is delivered with a user manual in digital form.

Vector Electromagnet Enables quick changes in the magnitude and orientation of the applied magnetic field, as well as ramps for magnetization of the sample.

Includes:

• Vector electromagnet with guaranteed >80mT (typical >120mT) field in arbitrary direction

• Low noise electronics and current supply

• Closed loop cooling unit with external reservoir

NV Advanced Modes Support Provides full control over the NV as a qubit and provides pulse sequencing for additional measurements such as AC magnetic fields, nanoscale thermometry and time-domain waveform reconstruction. Additionally adds fast software routine for scanning ODMR at up to 200 pixels/s.

1. Includes

• AWG with 2 analog and 3 digital channels, 16-bit, 1.25 GS/s, 400 MHz bandwidth.

• IQ mixer.

• Software suite to program arbitrary pulse sequences, which can be applied per pixel in scanning mode.

2. Extends the Measurement Modes of the confocal microscope to:

• Fast ODMR scans of up to 200 pixels/s.

• Pulsed ODMR

• Rab

• Ramsey

• Relaxation/T1

• Spin-Echo

• CPMG

• XY4, XY8, XY16

• Custom pulse sequences

Temperature regulated enclosure Temperature regulated enclosure with active temperature regulation based on Peltier elements. Includes control software to regulate and monitor temperature variations.

Guarantees temperature fluctuations smaller than 0.1°C (typically smaller than 0.05°C).

Design includes:

• Dimensions will be specified by customer.

• Option to feed through cables on both sides and back.

• Opening door toward the front.

• Option to place an additional camera to the front.

• Temperature isolation layer to shield microscope from the optical table.

Shipping, installation and training Includes shipping with insurance on shipped goods, as well as travel and accommodation for up to two people for a period of up to one working week. The time will be allocated for equipment installation, validation and training of up to 2 users.

One year support, maintenance and service Within the one year warranty period, this includes up to 4h per month of remote service/assistance on the use of the microscope (upon reasonable requests) including help to set up scanning measurements over new samples, tandem measurements with the customer as well as additional training time past the installation date and the base training on specific topic related to custom experiments. The base maintenance contract also includes remote service/assistance in case of trouble shooting and debugging.

The support does not include user scripting, software programming beyond bug fixes, and modifications to enhance performance.

Lead time The confocal microscope will be delivered within three (3) months from the date of the confirmed order.