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Oxford Instruments and SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH have entered an agreement whereby Oxford Instruments NanoScience will be the sole distributor of SPECS Nanonis TrameaTM quantum transport measurement system (QTMS) for applications at ultra low temperatures, below 1 Kelvin. Quantum transport measurements are widely used in characterising new materials and devices for emerging quantum technology applications such as quantum information processing (QIP), quantum computing (QC) and quantum sensors. Such devices hold the potential to revolutionise future technology in high performance computing and sensing in the same way that semiconductors and the transistor did over half a century ago.

Oxford Instruments and SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH sign agreement for Nanonis Tramea quantum transport measurement system

Abingdon, UK | Posted on February 18th, 2016

Physicists have long used standard electrical transport measurements such as resistivity, conductance and the Hall effect to gain information on the electronic properties and structure of materials. Now quantum transport measurements such as the quantum Hall effect (QHE) and fractional quantum Hall effect (FQHE) in two-dimensional electron gases (2DEG) and topological insulators – along with a range of other more complex measurements – inform researchers on material properties with quantum mechanical effects.

The ultra low temperatures and high magnetic fields provided by Oxford Instruments’ TritonTM dilution refrigerator make it a key research tool in revealing the quantum properties of many materials of interest. SPECS’ Nanonis Tramea QTMS is a natural complementary partner to the Triton, with its fast, multi-channel measurements.

The Nanonis Tramea quantum transport measurement system offers a novel and superior approach to transport measurements, with high sampling data rates suitable for time-resolved measurement. It provides a measurement speed increase of up to 1000 times compared to conventional measurement systems and in a smaller footprint, together with plenty of signals (up to 24 channels can be acquired simultaneously and independently) and a powerful, customisable user interface able to adapt to today’s and tomorrow’s most sophisticated scientific research. Because the Nanonis Tramea is a fully integrated digital system, all analogue signals are converted immediately into the digital domain where all signal processing is performed. As such, no interference with external noise or crosstalk is possible, enabling the most sensitive measurements possible.

“Quantum transport measurements are typically the first, crucial test made by our customers in characterising their spin or superconducting qubit sample at milliKelvin temperature in a Triton dilution refrigerator. Coupled with the powerful wiring options, puck-loading sample exchange mechanisms, and superconducting magnet integration of the Triton system, the Nanonis Tramea QTMS adds an exciting further dimension in qubit measurement and manipulation,” comments Dr Michael Cuthbert, Managing Director of Oxford Instruments NanoScience. “We are excited to integrate this new high speed, high performance measurement capability from SPECS into our market leading low temperature and high magnetic field environments to offer a unique combination of measurement capability to our customers in quantum technologies and physical science research.”

Dr Ferdinand Bartels, CEO of SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH, adds: “Nanonis nanotechnology measurement solutions are designed for the uncompromising demands of scientific excellence. We are pleased to be working in partnership with Oxford Instruments, who have a world-leading market reach in low and ultra low temperature research tools for physical science.”

The agreement also provides Oxford Instruments with the rights to offer the Nanonis Tramea with its wider range of low temperature research tools.

Oxford Instruments will be revealing the latest developments on its Triton Cryofree® dilution refrigerator at the upcoming DPG (Regensburg, Germany, 6-11 March), APS (Baltimore, MD, USA, 14-18 March), JPS (Tohoku Gakuin University, Japan, 19-22 March) and JSAP (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, 19-22 March) Spring Meetings.

More information on the Nanonis Tramea with Triton can be found at www.oxford-instruments.com/qtms with further details at www.specs-zurich.com.
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About Oxford Instruments NanoScience
Oxford Instruments NanoScience designs, supplies and supports market-leading research tools that enable quantum technologies, new materials and device development in the physical sciences. Our tools support research down to the atomic scale through creation of high performance, cryogen free low temperature and magnetic environments, based upon our core technologies in low and ultra-low temperatures, high magnetic fields and system integration, with ever-increasing levels of experimental and measurement readiness. Oxford Instruments NanoScience is a part of the Oxford Instruments plc group.

About Oxford Instruments plc

Oxford Instruments designs, supplies and supports high-technology tools and systems with a focus on research and industrial applications. Innovation has been the driving force behind Oxford Instruments' growth and success for over 50 years, and its strategy is to effect the successful commercialisation of these ideas by bringing them to market in a timely and customer-focused fashion.

The first technology business to be spun out from Oxford University, Oxford Instruments is now a global company and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (OXIG). Its objective is to be the leading provider of new generation tools and systems for the research and industrial sectors with a focus on nanotechnology. Its key market sectors include nano-fabrication and nano-materials. The company’s strategy is to expand the business into the life sciences arena, where nanotechnology and biotechnology intersect.

This involves the combination of core technologies in areas such as low temperature, high magnetic field and ultra high vacuum environments; nuclear magnetic resonance; X-ray, electron, laser and optical based metrology; atomic force microscopy; optical imaging; advanced growth, deposition and etching.

Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. Its products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, security and health.

About SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH

SPECS has more than 150 employees at its headquarters in Berlin and its subsidiaries in Switzerland, the USA and China.. The company also has sales offices in Spain and BeNeLux. Through the international sales channels customers in sixteen countries are supported. A team of scientists and engineers is involved in developing and producing scientific instruments for surface analysis, materials science and nanotechnology. Since the company has been founded in 1983, its success is based on a continuous gain in experience. SPECS experts are in close contact to a large number of customers and scientists around the world. SPECS is your essential partner in scientific instrumentation due to the focus on customer satisfaction, know-how and international contacts. Scientists all over the world can rely on SPECS high quality products and be inspired by the continuous development of new innovative solutions.

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