Supply of Cryogen-Free Sub-2K Cryostat to Lancaster University
Lancaster University · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Cryogen-Free Sub-2K Cryostat to Lancaster University
Awarded 30 Jun 2016
Awarded30 Jun 2016
Value£87,930.00
Supplieroxford Instruments
AgencyLancaster University
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 4mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 30 June 2016Expired 29 June 2018
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Lancaster University awarded a contract to Oxford Instruments for the supply of a cryogen-free cryostat with a base temperature below 2 K, valued at AUD 87,930.
The equipment will be used for rapid testing of nanoelectronic samples and for developing cold electronics for later use in a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator, providing a sample environment similar to the 3K/still stages with a several-litre cold sample volume, ~mW cooling power near 1 K, ~100 mW at 2 K, and comparable vibration levels.
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