Opus One™ System

Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection System

about Opus One™

Product Overview

The Opus One™ detection system includes a customized compact desktop cryostat with up to 16 preinstalled nanowire detectors, optics-lab-friendly water-cooled compressor, bias and high-speed amplifier electronics, and easy-to-use software control libraries. Proprietary nanowire materials allow operation at > 2 K, enabling continuous operation for approximately 3 years without interruption or recharge.

Key Features

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High efficiency and low noise detectors with low-jitter operation at 2.5 Kelvin.

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Custom wavelengths with high system detection efficiency.

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Custom wavelengths with high system detection efficiency.

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Multi-element nanowires and other device architectures available upon request.

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Broadband and custom response curves available.

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3U rack-mount cryogenic system operates continuously without recharge using a lab-friendly low-noise water-cooled compressor.

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Cryostat accommodates up to 16 detectors.

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Complete two-detector system starts at $109k.

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On-site system setup, training, and optimization services available.

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Mid-infrared photon counting available.

System Specifications

≥80%

Detection Efficiency

3U

Form Factor

2.5 K

Operating Temperature

Indefinite

Base Temperature
Hold Time

3 kW

Wall Plug Power Draw

Additional Features

The Opus One™ compact cryostat supports up to 16 nanowire devices…

Each optimized for standard center wavelengths (950 nm or 1550 nm) or custom specified response curves. High efficiency devices with broadband response and mid-infrared (~3μm wavelength) sensitivity are also available. Multiple detector and fiber types can be installed in a single compact system.