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PCEdu-1: Degree Level Training in Photon Counting Fundamentals
SensL's PCEdu-1 Photon Counting Fundaments is an entry level lecture and laboratory series which is the ideal solution for academics looking to launch a low light sensing or semiconductor device physics training module. It is also perfect for OEMs looking to quickly come up the learning curve on the technologies associated with photon counting and low light sensing. The pack contains a range of tools and documentation that will bring the user through a number of steps, from the basic theory of photon counting and photo-detection to application examples that depend on photon counting. The structured and detailed application notes combined with a broad range of instrumentation is the complete tutorial package for anyone looking to quickly engage in the exciting world of photon counting.
Included Hardware and Software
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SensL Miniature Photon Counter
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SensL PQC - Passive Quench Circuit
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Calibrated reference detector
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White light source
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Integrating sphere
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Range of neutral density filters
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Range of optical bandpass filters
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Leads, connectors, and power supply cables
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Manual and application notes
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Installation CD with SensL Integrated Environment (SIE) software
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SiMetrix Circuit Simulation Software (included on installation CD) (developed by Catena: www.catena.uk.com)
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Carrying case
Theory and Lecture Notes
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Module 1: Semiconductor Device Physics
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Module 2: Photodiode Operation
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Module 3: Photodiode Characteristics
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Module 4: Noise in Photodiodes
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Module 5: Photon Counting
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Module 6: Quenching Fundamentals
Interactive Labs and Experiments
- Lab 1: Investigate the three modes of photodiode operation
- Lab 2: Photodiode I-V characteristics and dark count rate
- Lab 3: Photon detection probability
- Lab 4: Passive quench circuit simulation
- Lab 5: Passive vs. active quench characteristics
