Streak cameras are high-speed light detectors
which enable direct measurement of light phe-
nomena with unsurpassed temporal resolution.
They can simultaneously measure time, posi-
tion (or wavelength) and light intensity, and
process the data in real-time using a dedicated
read-out system.
The Streak Camera C2830 can be equipped
with either of two plug-ins: a fast-speed (for
better than 10 ps resolution) or a slow-speed
(for better than 100 ps resolution) sweep unit. In
addition, C2830 has a 100 ns high-speed elec-
tronic shutter which eliminates unnecessary
incident light during the nonsweep period and
makes it possible to do sampling measure-
ments on continuous phenomena.
FEATURES
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Designed for single sweep operations
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Covers a wide time range from 500 ps to 1 ms
(using both fast and slow sweep plug-in
units)
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Temporal resolution
Fast sweep unit:
Better than 10 ps
Slow sweep unit: Better than 100 ps
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Simultaneous measuring time, position
(or wavelength) and light intensity
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High sensitivity (single photoelectron
detectability)
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High-speed gate function
Streak Camera C2830
Plug-in Sweep Units Available: Fast Sweep Unit
Slow Sweep Unit
Video output (Video CCD Camera)*
Output
format
Cooled Digital Camera C4742-95
Camera head
Control unit
Frame Grabber
Streak Image
Analysis
Software
Streak Image
Analysis Systems
for IBM
PC/AT
Lens output
Personal computer
(IBM PC/AT Compatible)
C2830 Main body
Sweep units
Readout system
(HPD-TA)
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The streak camera converts incident light into electrons and
performs a high-speed sweep (deflecting electrons from top to
bottom), enabling detection of the time variation of the incident
light intensity by converting these into different positions on the
screen. The figure below shows the operating principle of the
streak tube, which forms the heart of the streak camera.
The light pulse to be measured is focused onto the photocath-
ode of the streak tube through the slit, where the photons are
converted into a number of electrons proportional to the inten-
sity of the incident light. These electrons are accelerated and
conducted towards the phosphor screen, and a high-speed
voltage which is synchronized to the incident light is applied.
The electrons are swept at high speed from top to bottom and
are then multipled in the MCP (micro-channel plate), after which
they are bombarded against the phosphor screen of the streak
tube and converted to an optical image.
The optical image which appears on the phosphor screen is
called a streak image, and shows the intensity distribution of the
incident light, by which the positions of the electrons can be
Optical
intensity
Time
Space
Trigger signal
Slit
Lens
Incident light
Photocathode
(photons
electrons)
Phosphor screen
(electrons
light)
MCP
(which multiplies
electrons)
Streak image
on phosphor screen
Time
Space
Sweep electrode
(where electrons
are swept in the
direction from top
to bottom)
Sweep circuit
Accelerating electrode
(where electrons
are accelerated)
The intensity of the incident light
can be read from the brightness
of the phosphor screen, and the
time and space from the position
of the phosphor screen.
determined in the perpendicular direction over the passage of
time. Using this method, the temporal intensity distribution of
the light being measured can be displayed as the spatial
intensity distribution on the phosphor screen.
APPLICATIONS
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Research involving free electron lasers and various
other types of pulsed lasers
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Plasma light emission, radiation, laser ablation, com-
bustion and explosions
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Fluorescence lifetime measurement, transient absorp-
tion measurement, time-resolved Raman spectroscopy
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Lidar, Thomson scattering, laser distance measurement
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Built in main body.
[Operating Principle of the Streak Tube]
(temporal resolution: better than 10 ps)
(temporal resolution: better than 100 ps)
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Sweep Units
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Fast Sweep Unit M2547
Temporal resolution:
better than 10 ps
Sweep time/full screen:
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 ns/15 mm
Trigger jitter:
less than
20 ps
Trigger delay:
about 20 ns at the fastest range only
Streak trigger signal input: +5 to +40 Vp-p/50
Monitor signal output:
+3 Vp-p/50
Reset signal input:
reset at 0 V
Gate trigger signal input: +2 to +10 Vp-p/50
Sweep repetition rate:
1 KHz max.
Dynamic range:
>100 at the fastest range
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Slow Sweep Unit M2548
Temporal resolution:
better than 100 ps
Sweep time/full screen:
10 ns to 1 ms/15 mm, 16 ranges
Trigger jitter:
less than
50 ps
Trigger delay:
about 45 ns at the fastest range only
Streak trigger signal input: +5 to +40 Vp-p/50
Monitor signal output:
+3 Vp-p/50
Reset signal input:
reset at 0 V
Gate trigger signal input: +2 to +10 Vp-p/50
Sweep repetition rate:
10 KHz max.
Dynamic range:
>200 at the fastest range
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Readout System*
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HPD-TA
The HPD-TA (Temporal Analyzer) is a high-performance digital data
acquisition and control system specifically designed to read out images
from the Hamamatsu streak camera's phosphor screen. It enables
precise, quantitative acquisition and pre-analysis of two dimensional
streak data that includes photon counting plus a full range of data
correction and calibration possibilities. It possible to select the best
camera for a given streak configuration and application. The camera is
connected to an IBM-compatible PC/AT via a frame grabber board that
can support real-time data transfer.
The entire system is controlled through a powerful but user-friendly
software application that runs on a Microsoft Windows platform.
* A read out system based on the
computer is also available.
Please consult with our sales office for more details.
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10
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10
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10
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200
400
600
800
1000
Wavelength (nm)
Radiant Sensitivity (
A/W)
SPECIFICATIONS
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C2830 Main Body
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Input Optics
Slit length:
0 to 8.0 mm
Slit width:
0 to 5 mm (5
m accuracy)
Image magnification:
1:1
Spectral transmission:
200 nm to 850 nm
Effective aperture ratio:
F/5
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Streak Tube N2803
Window material:
UV glass
Photocathode:
Multi-alkali (S-20)
Spectral response:
200 nm to 850 nm
Useful photocathode:
8.0 mm
1.5 mm
Image magnification:
1 : 1.5
Light gain:
more than 3
10
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Phosphor screen:
P-43
Useful screen area:
12 mm (space)
15 mm (streak length) dia.
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Output Formats
Lens output for Cooled Digital Camera C4742-95
Magnification ............................................................. 1 : 0.7
Effective F number ...................................................... F/2.0
F-mount
Video output
Signal format ............................................. CCIR or RS-170
Coupling method .............................................. Fiber optics
Resolution ........................... 768
493 or 756
581 pixels
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Line Voltage
: 110/117/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption
: Approx. 80 VA
MCP
MCP + photocathode
1 : 10
3
min.
1 : 10
6
min.
Gating Method
Gate Extinction
Ratio
Gate Time
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Gate
Spectral Response Characteristic of the Streak Tube
100 ns to
continuous
100 ns to
continuous
Streak Camera C2830
Homepage Address http://www.hamamatsu.com
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C4547-01 Streak Trigger Unit
This creates gate trigger signals and streak trigger signals from
an external trigger signal, and supplies them to the single sweep
unit.
It is equipped with a divider function, enabling external trigger
signals with a higher frequency than that of the sweep repetition
frequency to be used.
Frequency band
10 MHz to 200 MHz
Input level
0 to 15 dBm/50
Output signal level
3 Vp-p/50
Output frequency
1 Hz to 100 kHz (variable)
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C1097-01 Delay Unit
This unit can be used to align the operation timing of the streak
camera with the target phenomenon.
* A GP-IB interface is available as an option. (C1097-04)
Variable delay range
0 to 31.96 ps
Delay setting range
30, 60, 120, 250, 500 ps, 1, 2 4, 8, 16 ns
Minimum delay time
Approx. 12 ns
Maximum input voltage 30 V
Power supply
AC 85 to 250 V
External dimensions/weight
215 (W)
350 (D)
102 (H) mm/3.4 kg
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C1083-01 PIN Photodiode
This device converts the incident light pulse into the streak
trigger signal for the single sweep unit (M2547 and M2548). A
slow repetition pulse laser is used as the applicable light source.
Spectral response
400 to 1100 nm
Rise time
0.8 ns
Dimensions/weight
Head: 100 (W)
160 to 235 (H)
50 (D) mm/400 g
Power supply unit: 100 (W)
83(H)
100 (D) mm/400 g
Power supply
+45 V (battery)
Cat. No SSCS1036E03
AUG/99 CR
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Power Supply Unit
(approx. 6 kg)
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(58.5)
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