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MicrostatHe

A 4 K helium-flow, sample-in-vacuum cryostat system designed for optical microscopy.

  • 3.2 K - 500 K temperature range

  • Quick cool-down time and low helium consumption

  • Short working distance


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  • 3.2 K - 500 K temperature range. May be extended down to 2.2 K when used with a rotary pump (not supplied as standard)
  • Cooling to 4.2 K around 10 minutes
  • Low liquid helium consumption, <0.45 L/h when used with a low-loss transfer siphon
  • Compact and lightweight - just 1.8 kg
  • Short working distance - less than x mm (need figure)
  • Configured for reflectance and transmission measurements
  • Measurement-ready, via 10-pin electrical wiring to the sample
  • Supplied with a MercuryiTC temperature controller
  • 1 year standard warranty

Low cryogen consumption: Brings significant benefits in terms of running cost

Simple: The experimental windows and sample holders can be easily changed

Easy to use: A range of window materials are available. Please contact your local sales representative for more information

Software control: Oxford Instruments electronics products are controllable through the software using RS232, USB (serial emulation), TCP/IP or GPIB interfaces. LabVIEW function libraries and virtual instruments are provided for Oxford Instruments electronics products to allow PC-based control and monitoring. These can be integrated into a complete LabVIEW data acquisition system

Versatile: The MicrostatHe “cold unit” is interchangeable between the MicrostatHe-R and OptistatCF-V enabling a modular set of optical cryostats for huge experimental flexibility

Temperature range: 3.2 to 500 K, may be extended down to 2.2 K 

Temperature stability: ± 0.1 K

System may also be run with liquid nitrogen, temperature range: 77 to 500 K

Liquid helium consumption at 4.2 K: < 0.45 l/hr

Cool down consumption: 1.3 litres (nominal)

Room temperature to base temperature: approx. 10 minutes with pre-cooled transfer siphon

Cryostat weight: 1.8 kg

A typical system comprises of:

  • Cryostat
  • Transfer siphon
  • Gas flow
  • Temperature Controller
  • Accessories and Manuals
  • Software

Micro-FTIR: Study of molecular bonds in crystal lattices

Micro-Raman Scattering and inelastic light scattering: Study of molecular energy levels

Micro-luminescence: Studies of Quantum Dot structures in AS/GaHS

Micro-Photoluminescence / Micro-Photoluminescence: Study of semiconductors

Micro-luminescence: Quantum systems, dots/wires/wells

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