Hamamatsu Photonics

Hamamatsu Photonics avalanche photodiodes are photodiodes with internal gain produced by the application of a reverse voltage. They have a higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) than PIN photodiodes, as well as fast time response, low dark current, and high sensitivity. Spectral response range is typically within 200 to 1150 nm.

Hamamatsu Photonics cameras are designed to deliver beautiful and reliably quantitative images even in the most demanding of applications.

Hamamatsu Photonics DDL is a laser heating light source that efficiency transmits and focuses laser from the LD stack module and directly irradiates the materials. Since DDL dose not use optical fiber, it is an energy-saving light source with little transmission loss due to complicated optical systems. DDL can be used for a variety of applications including for heat processing such as welding, hardening and cladding as well as pumping of solid-state lasers.

Hamamatsu Photonics offer sensors used for distance measurement and position detection. These are suitable for many applications, such as LiDAR.

Hamamatsu Photonics excimer lamp light sources contribute to surface modification, dry cleaning, oxidative decomposition, TOC measurement, and VOC decomposition.

The optimum product can be selected based on the product size and irradiation area.

Hamamatsu Photonics offer ultra-compact sensors that house an InGaAs PIN photodiode and a Fabry–Pérot Interferometer (MEMS-FPI) tunable filter that can vary its transmission wavelength depending on the applied voltage.

Hamamatsu Photonics fiber-optic plates are optical devices comprised of a bundle of micron-sized optical fibers. Used as a lens to transmit light or an image with high efficiency and low distortion. Unlike a normal optical lens, no focusing distance is required. Ideal when designing and building compact optical devices.

Hamamatsu Photonics provides high-quality, high-precision xenon flash lamps, as well as peripheral devices such as specially designed trigger sockets and power supplies to extract maximum performance from xenon flash lamps. Easy-to-use lamp modules integrated with those peripheral devices are also available.

Fluorescence imaging is an imaging technique that visualizes cells and molecules by fluorescently labeling them using fluorescent dyes, fluorescent proteins, and NV centers. Hamamatsu Photonics offers detectors, light sources and lasers to support fluorescence imaging.

Hamamatsu Photonics' high-speed gated II units use gate operation to capture instantaneous images of high-speed phenomena occurring within extremely short time durations. Gate operation is basically the same function as a camera shutter, but performed electronically in a minimum gate time of 1/300,000,000 of a second. Background and excitation light outside the measurement time can be eliminated by synchronizing the gate operation with a laser pulse or other signal.

Hamamatsu Photonics offer 200 standard linear and area image sensors covering the short wavelength infrared (SWIR), near infrared (NIR), visible (VIS), ultraviolet (UV), and X-ray regions. With a broad selection from high speed, high sensitivity to wide dynamic range, our image sensors are suitable for different applications including spectroscopy analysis using spectrometers, industrial imaging such as machine vision cameras, microscopy, and distance measurements. We also provide supporting electronics such as easy-to-use driver circuits for sensor evaluation and driver modules for OEMs. Customizations are available for specific applications and requirements.

Hamamatsu Photonics provide sensors and modules for infrared light detection. Our product lineup includes InGaAs photodiodes, InAs and InSb photovoltaic detectors, thermopile detectors, and more. These detectors are designed for high sensitivity, low noise, and fast response across different spectral ranges.

Hamamatsu Photonics have a range of light receiving and emitting devices suitable for LIBS, including CCD linear image sensors and solid state lasers which are compact, lightweight and easy to mount on equipment.

Hamamatsu Photonics LEDs range from red to mid-infrared, a variety of wavelengths enabled by crystal growth and process technology that supports compound semiconductor materials. LEDs are mainly used in combination with photosensors, and offer a lower cost and longer service life compared to laser diodes. High quality and reliability are ensured by strictly controlled assembly and inspection processes.

Hamamatsu Photonics' x-ray line scan cameras produce high-sensitivity, high-resolution, X-ray transmission images of moving objects transported on a conveyor belt or similar apparatus. A variety of options are available.

Hamamatsu Photonics LCOS-SLMs are reflective spatial light phase modulators that freely modulate optical phases and optical phase of laser is modulated by the liquid crystal. Wavefront control of the light can be applied to optical beam photolithography, aberration correction.

Hamamatsu Photonics MCPs provide spatial information for detection and amplification of signals from electrons, ions, vacuum UV rays, x-rays, and gamma rays. We also offer ready-to-use MCP assemblies complete with electrode leads.

Hamamatsu Photonics cameras are designed to deliver beautiful and reliably quantitative images even in the most demanding of applications.

Hamamatsu Photonics offers a wide range of optical sensors, including photodiodes, avalanche photodiodes (APDs), photo ICs, MPPCs (SiPMs), SPADs, photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), and phototubes. These sensors cover various applications from near-infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths to high-energy regions.

Hamamtsu Photonics’ offers a range of UV & flame sensors including UVTRON®, a range of UV on/off detectors that can quickly detect a flame’s weak UV emission from a distance.

Hamamatsu Photonics offers noncontact high precision thickness measurement systems utilizing laser interferometry and spectrum interferometry.

Hamamatsu Photonics LCOS-SLMs are reflective spatial light phase modulators that freely modulate optical phases and optical phase of laser is modulated by the liquid crystal. Wavefront control of the light can be applied to optical beam photolithography, aberration correction.

Infared detectors are widely used in fields including measurement, analysis, industry communications, agriculture, medicine, physical and chemical science, astronomy, and aerospace. Based on its long experience in optical technology, Hamamatsu provide a wide lineup of products for the infrared region.

Hamamatsu Photonics is a leading manufacturer of a very wide range of photodetectors, essential components in a vast array of modern scientific and commercial instruments and devices.

Hamamatsu Photonics offers silicon photodiode arrays combined with signal processing integrated circuits (IC). Driver circuits are also available for easy implementation.

The Hamamatsu Photonics silicon photodiode array is a sensor with multiple Si photodiodes arranged in a single package. It can be used in a wide range of applications such as light position detection, imaging, and spectrophotometry.

Hamamatsu Photonics photodiodes cover a broad spectral range, from near-infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths to high-energy regions. Photodiodes are available in metal, ceramic, and plastic packages, as well as module types. Custom designs are also available.

Photomultiplier tubes are suitable for applications that require high speed, low noise, and high gain. Hamamatsu Photonics PMTs include bare tubes, assemblies, and modules offering a wide selection of photosensitive areas and spectral responses.

The Hamamatsu Photonics MPPC (Multi-Pixel Photon Counter) is a device called SiPM, which is a photon counting device that is a multi-pixelized Geiger mode APD. While it is an optical semiconductor device, it has an excellent detection ability, so this device can be used in a variety of applications to detect very low-level light at the photon counting level.

Hamamatsu Photonics SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) is an element with a structure of a single pixel that combines a Geiger mode APD and a quenching resistor into one set. It is an optical semiconductor element that enables photon counting.

Phototubes are photodetectors that feature high sensitivity, superior temperature stability, wide dynamic range, large photosensitive area, and low-voltage operation. They are widely utilized in applications such as chemical and medical analysis and laser measurement. Hamamatsu Photonics offer both metal package and biplanar phototubes.

Hamamatsu Photonics PSDs are optoelectronic position sensors that utilize photodiode surface resistance. Unlike discrete element detectors such as CCDs, PSDs provide continuous position data, high position resolution, and high-speed response.

Hamamatsu Photonics quantum cascade lasers are semiconductor lasers that offer peak emission in the mid-IR range (4 to 10 μm). These devices are an excellent light source for mid-IR applications, such as molecular gas analysis and absorption spectroscopy.

Hamamatsu Photonics LCOS-SLMs are reflective spatial light phase modulators that freely modulate optical phases and optical phase of laser is modulated by the liquid crystal. Wavefront control of the light can be applied to optical beam photolithography, aberration correction.

Hamamatsu Photonics lamps deliver high stability and long lifetimes. Light measurement technology is utilized in many applications including chemical analysis, medical diagnostic testing, environmental monitoring, and academic research fields.

Hamamatsu Photonics offers a range of spectrometers and spectrum sensors, including mini-spectrometers, FTIR engines, MEMS-FPI spectrum sensors, and Raman spectroscopic modules.

The Hamamatsu Photonics streak camera is an ultrahigh-speed detector which captures light emission phenomena occurring in extremely short time periods.

Hamamatsu Photonics offers optical sensors, including UVTRON® discharge/flame sensors. UVTRON® are UV ON/OFF detectors that can quickly detect a flame’s weak UV emission from a distance, making them suitable for flame detectors and fire alarms. They have a narrow spectral sensitivity from 185 nm to 300 nm and are completely insensitive to visible light. They make it possible to design a high-sensitivity, quick-response UV detection system with simple circuitry.

The Laser-Driven Light Sources or LDLS is an innovative light source developed by Energetiq Technology inc. in the US, which is a subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. LDLS is the only light source in the world that utilizes a focused laser beam to generate and maintain plasma between the discharge electrodes in the xenon gas filled bulb.

Hamamatsu Photonics offer a selection of X-ray cameras including line scan, TDI, CMOS, camera units that contain an X-ray image intensifier and a CCD camera, as well as high resolution X-ray imaging systems designed for X-ray beam alignment.

Hamamatsu Photonics offers a range of X-ray sensors and modules designed for various applications, including baggage inspection and nondestructive testing. Their products include silicon photodiodes, photodiode arrays, and flat panel sensors.