Femtosecond Streak Cameras

Synchroscan FESCA
-
C6860 -
Synchronous Scan 500 fs Temporal Resolution

100 200 300 400 (ch)

▲ Streak image and measured intensity profile of light pulses from

a TiSa laser measured with the Synchroscan FESCA

FESCA-200
-C6138 -
Single Shot 200 fs (typ.) Temporal Resolution

▲ Streak image and intensity profile of light pulses from a CPM

ring dye laser measured with the FESCA-200

Common Features
• Ultra-high sensitivity (detection of single photons)
• IEEE-488 (GP-IB) control
Synchronous Scan 500 fs Temporal Resolution
SYNCHROSCAN FESCA (C6860)
APPLICATIONS
●Research of high repetition lasers
●Optical soliton communications response measure-
ment with quantum devices
●Luminescence lifetime measurements

The newly developed Synchroscan FESCA achieves an ultra-
high temporal resolution at a high repetition frequency of 75 to
100 MHz, synchronizing with repetitive optical phenomena. The
integration of such repetitive phenomena makes it possible to
detect and measure extremely weak signals in the IR region of
up to 1600 nm using an S-1 streak tube.
Used in combination with the HPD-TA Streak Image Readout
System, it provides full remote control of streak camera func-
tions via a GPIB interface.
SPECIFICATIONS
● Streak Tube C6860
Spectral response
OPTIONS
● Synchronous Blanking Unit M6858 (in conjunction with M6861)
Synchroscan frequency .. Factory set within a range of 75
to 100 MHz
Horizontal shift width ....... 2.5 mm or 11 mm (at phosphor
screen)
● Slow Single Sweep Unit M6863
Temporal resolution .......... Better than 50 ps (fastest range)
Sweep range ................................................... 5 ns to 10 ms
Trigger delay .......................... Approx. 45 ns (fastest range)
Trigger signal input ............................................... ±5 V/50 Ω
Trigger jitter ........................... Less than temporal resolution
Maximum sweep
repetition frequency .................. 2 MHz max. (fastest range)
105
S-20 (C6138)
S-20 (C6860)

characteristics (Fig. 1) ........................ 200 to 850 nm (S-20) 104

300 to 1600 nm (S-1)
Effective photocathode size ................................... 2.1 mm
103
Phosphor screen size ............................................. 18 mm
Radiant sensitivity (µA/W)

Image magnification .................................................... 1 : 5.3 S-1

102
● Synchroscan Unit M6861
Temporal resolution ........ Better than 500 fs
(at the fastest sweep range not in- 101
cluding laser jitter)
Sweep time ..................... 50 ps to 1/6 f (f : synchroscan fre-
quency) 100
(50 ps/100 ps/200 ps/500 ps/1 ns/
1.5 to 2 ns/FOCUS)
10-1
Dynamic range ................ 1 : 1000 (at the fastest sweep range)
Trigger signal input ......... 0 to +10 dBm
Synchroscan frequency .. Selectable within a range of 75 10-2
MHz to 100 MHz 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600

Synchronous frequency range Wavelength (nm)

±0.2 MHz
Fig. 1 Spectral response characteristics
● Utility
Line voltage ....................................... 100/117/220/240 VAC
Power consumption ..................................... Approx. 250 VA
Operating temperature ................................... +10 to +30 °C DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE (Unit: mm)
Operating humidity .. Less than 70% (with no condensation)
265 124.4 470 188±2
290
160

225
265
306
Single Shot 200 fs (typ.) Temporal Resolution
FESCA-200 (C6138)
APPLICATIONS
●Research of the process of energy relaxation of
quantum well semiconductors
●Research of the dynamics of chemical reactions in
the femtosecond region
●Research of the dynamics of ultrafast laser diodes,
ultrafast optical logic devices, etc.
●Diagnosis of femtosecond lasers

The FESCA-200 is an ultrafast streak camera with a temporal

resolution of 200 femtoseconds (typ.). It is designed for use
with single-shot or slow-repetitive phenomena. It can analyze
the process of energy relaxation and the dynamics of chemical
reaction in the femtosecond region in combination with
femtosecond pulse laser.
Used in combination with the HPD-TA Streak Image Readout
System, it provides full remote control of streak camera func-
tions via a GPIB interface.

SPECIFICATIONS
● Streak Tube C6138
▲ This streak image, taken with the FESCA-200, was used to measure
Spectral response Cherenkov radiation. LINAC was used to generate an electronic pulse,
characteristics (Fig. 1) ........................ 280 to 850 nm (S-20) which, in contact with the air, produced the Cherenkov radiation.
Effective photocathode size ...................................... 3 mm Photo courtesy of Dr. Mitsuru Uesaka, Associate Professor, Nuclear
Engineering Research Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, University of
Phosphor screen size ............................................. 18 mm Tokyo.
Image magnification ...................................................... 1 : 3
● Main body (patent pending Japan 3-071552) 770fs
Temporal resolution ............ 200 fs (better than 300 fs) typ. DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE (Unit: mm)
(at the fastest sweep range)
Effective phosphor 148±2
screen size .................................. Time axis=Approx. 10 mm 305±5 128.4±3 330±3 (F-mount)

Spatial axis=Approx. 9 mm
Sweep time/full screen A1976-01 A2886
(10 mm) .................................. 20 ps, 50 ps, 100 ps, 500 ps
Trigger jitter ............................................... Less than ±20 ps
350±3

Trigger delay .................. 30 ns (at the fastest sweep range)

Maximum sweep repetition frequency ....................... 100 Hz
160±1

Operating mode .............................................. Focus/Streak

Trigger input 104.5±0.5
• Maximum input voltage .................................... ±5V/50 Ω 279±1

• Maximum input repetition frequency .................... 150 MHz

• Trigger level ...................................................... -1 to +1 V

● Image Intensifier V2697U-04

Photocathode ................................................................ S-20
Effective photocathode size .................................... 18 mm
Phosphor screen ........................................................... P-20
Effective phosphor screen size ............................... 18 mm
Luminous gain ............................................................... 104
● Utility
Line voltage ....................................... 100/117/220/240 VAC
Power consumption ..................................... Approx. 250 VA
Operating temperature ................................... +10 to +30 °C
Operating humidity .. Less than 70% (with no condensation)
 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Frame Grabber
Streak Image Streak Image
Analysis Analysis Systems
Video output (Video CCD Camera) Software for IBM® PC/AT
1 Input optics

2 Output 3 Readout system

format (HPD-TA)

Cooled digital camera Personal computer

C4742-95 (IBM PC/AT Compatible)
Camera head Control unit

Lens output
Femtosecond Streak Camera

GP-IB board

1 Input optics 3 Readout system *

• Input optics A1976-01
Spectral transmittance ..................... 200 to 1600 nm
Image magnification .......................................... 1 : 1
Effective F number ................................................. 5
Slit width ................................................... 0 to 5 mm
Slit width reading precision ............................... 5 µm
• Mirror optics A6856
Refractive spectral range ................. 200 to 1600 nm
Image magnification .......................................... 1 : 1
Effective F number ................................................. 4
Slit width ................................................... 0 to 5 mm
Slit width reading precision ............................... 5 µm
2 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
• HPD-TA
The HPD-TA (Temporal Analyzer) is a high-performance
digital data acquisition and control system specifically de-
signed to read out images from the Hamamatsu streak
camera’s phosphor screen. It enables precise, quantita-
tive 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 se-
lect the best camera for a given streak configuration and
application. The camera is connected to an IBM-compat-
ible PC/AT via a frame grabber board that can support
real-time data transfer.
The HPD-TA allows the remote control of the femtosecond
streak camera via GPIB interface.
The entire system is controlled through a powerful but user-
friendly software application that runs on a Microsoft Win-
dows platform.
* A read out system based on the ®
computer is also avail-
able. Please consult with our sales office for more details.

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