Supply of Low-Read Noise Infrared Camera to University of Exeter
University of Exeter · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Low-Read Noise Infrared Camera to University of Exeter
Awarded 23 Nov 2015
Awarded23 Nov 2015
Value£300,000.00
SupplierFirst Light Advanced Imagery
AgencyUniversity of Exeter
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 12mo ago3y term
Awarded 23 Nov 2015Expired 23 Nov 2018
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University of Exeter awarded a contract to First Light Advanced Imagery for the purchase of a fully integrated infrared camera system based on the SELEX/SAPHIRA e-APD detector, optimized for near-infrared imaging (wavelength range 1-2.5 micrometer) with kHz readout rates and sub-electron dark+read noise characteristics.
The camera is needed for applications in astronomical infrared interferometry, where short (millisecond) integration times are needed to freeze atmospheric perturbations while low dark+read noise and high quantum efficiency (>60%) are essential to detect faint light from celestial objects.
The contract value is £300,000.
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