University of Leeds · Awarded contract
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Supply of Low-Vibration Cryostat and Temperature Controller to University of Leeds

Awarded 17 Mar 2020

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Awarded17 Mar 2020
Value£41,629.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 8mo ago3y term
Awarded 17 Mar 2020Expired 17 Mar 2023

University of Leeds awarded a contract to ColdEdge International for the supply of a low-vibration, closed-cycle optical cryostat and temperature controller.

The equipment is required for active cooling of a quantum-cascade laser (QCL) to below 50 K and for measurements of its optical and electrical characteristics.

The contract value is £41,629.

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