McPherson

Chelmsford, MA 01824-4107

Light Source Power Supply supports scientific applications.
With 250 W output, Model 718 powers tungsten-halogen, ceramic, and glow-bar infrared light sources. Unit's performance of less than 0.05% ripple to source in use is based on high-stability transistor series pass regulators with additional control circuitry. Operated from front panel controls or remotely via 0-6 V analog input, Model 718 is suited for spectroscopy, photometry, and other...
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Power Supply produces regulated, high voltage output.
Suited for industrial and scientific research applications, continuously adjustable Model 7640 operates photomultiplier tube, channel electron multiplier, and microchannel type detectors. Voltage is set at any point between 0 and 1 kV at front panel by 10-turn potentiometer and 4.5-digit LCD to produce high voltage levels with 0.002% regulation. Instrument rear panel features scaled analog input...
Read More »Vacuum Ultraviolet Luminescence Characterization System
To develop vacuum ultraviolet excitable phosphors the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure, Polish Academy of Science contracted McPherson to build a characterization system for the 120nm to 1800nm range. The benign discharge of a noble gas will replace Mercury excitation, for phosphor emission under environmentally acceptable conditions. The research group, led by Prof. Przemys-³aw DereÃ
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Imaging Spectrometer offers reflective correction optics.
Equipped with select accessories, Model 2061 can simultaneously monitor spectra from 100 input fibers on 1,024 x 1,024 pixel, ~13 mm-² CCD. Spectrometer features 1 m focal length and accepts various Snap-In(TM) diffraction gratings optimized for spectral resolution or for wavelength range coverage. With sensitive, cooled CMOS or CCD detectors, accessible 50 mm focal plane is suited for...
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High Resolution Spectrometer has 1 m focal length.
Model 2061 spectrometer for emission, luminescence, Raman, and high-temperature plasmas supports scanning and imaging applications with use of 2D CCD or CMOS detectors. Unit features bilaterally adjustable slits, high-precision wavelength drive, as well as 50 mm wide focal plane. Supporting interchangeable McPherson Snap-In(TM) diffraction gratings, product offers spectral resolution, with 10...
Read More »Vacuum Ultraviolet and UHV Spectrometers Built by McPherson Inc. Helps in Break Through in Fusion and Laser Research
At FLASH, the Free Electron Laser experiment at DESY Germany, the McPherson, Inc. ultra high vacuum (UHV) grazing incidence spectrometer Model 310/248 assisted in analysis of the 2.3 to 4.4 nanometer water window (a region transparent to light). Carbon atoms are very opaque in these x-ray regions and water is transparent creating an opportunity to research biological samples. Numerous scientific...
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Vacuum UV Spectrometer uses scientific-grade CCD detectors.
Featuring 200 mm focal length, Model 234/302 is available with various gratings to spread optimization over entire 30-550 nm wavelength range. Platinum coated gratings are suitable for use at windowless wavelengths, shorter than 120 nm. Combining adjustable slits and f/4.5 with windowless, cooled, scientific-grade CCD detectors, spectrometer provides sensitive data collection. Extreme and vacuum...
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XUV Wavelength Calibration Source offers 6-position carousel.
Model 642-1 calibration light source for EUV and XUV includes anode carousel for exchange of target materials. Stable operation is attained with vacuum of 5 x 10-5 torr or lower. Various emission wavelengths can be selected without breaking vacuum and users can exchange anodes in carousel to produce desired wavelengths. Manson type electron impact light source features dual symmetrical output...
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UV Radiation Spectrometer provides 200 mm focal length.
Equipped with cooled, scientific-grade CCD detectors, Model 234/302 enables users to measure vacuum ultraviolet spectral emission in experiments such as plasma process mapping, fluorescence, luminescence, and VUV photoemission. Spectrometer has adjustable slits, and operates at f/4.5, providing sensitive data collection from UV radiation and emission spectra in 100-190 nm wavelength range...
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Optical Spectrometer analyzes light in 1-300 nm range.
Model 248/130 grazing incidence wavelength dispersive optical spectrometer is suited for spectroscopy in vacuum ultraviolet and extreme and soft-x-ray wavelength region. When configured in reverse, it operates as tunable light source. Using direct detection CCDs, gated image intensifiers, or fast channel electron multipliers for detection, it provides wide working range and flexibility in...
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