The HILA® name stands for High Inertia, Low Acceleration – a platform designed specifically to provide an ultra-stable mechanical environment for the most sensitive cryogenic measurements. The low resonance platform provides the lowest level of noise found in any closed-cycle system, with the same level of superior optical & sample access found in all Montana Instruments systems.
Overview
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
- Multi-stage passive vibration damping technique isolates the cryogenic environment from both the vibrations of the cryostat itself and other sources of motion within a common lab environment
- Extremely low natural frequency of the cold sample platform (<0.6Hz) isolates energy for an ultra-stable mechanical environment
- Convenient & intuitive platform balancing and floating method is easily tunable to accomodate a large range of mass and mass distributions
- Closed-cycle operation means no helium is consumed, so users avoid the high costs, uncertain supply, and challenging operation associated with liquid cryogens
USABILITY BENEFITS
- Straightforward user interface and fully-automated control system increases experimental efficiency
- Incredible sample, electrical, and optical access provides total experiment flexibility
- Fully-integrated, turn-key design gets you up and running quickly with minimal effort
- Tabletop design integrates into existing setups and can be moved easily
MODELS
4.5K base, 20mK ptp stability, ø170mm, 0.024 m/s2 RMS accelerations (atomic resolution capable with SPM): Low frequency floating sample platform (<0.6Hz) isolates energy for an ultra-stable mechanical environment.
Add-On Options
Cryo-Optic (CO): Custom integration of a room temperature Cryo-Optic high NA objective (horizontally mounted) into the sample space.
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| System design & mounting schemes, cooling technology, performance & feature levels | Size & features inside the sample chamber and on the cold platform | Integrated modules which add additional capabilities for specific applications |
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Features
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| Cryostat | Ultra-stable closed-cycle optical cryostat | |
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| Sample Space | Tabletop mounting architecture | |
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| Thermal Stability | Rock solid temperature stability | |
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| Mechanical Stability | Vibrations are no longer a concern | |
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| Sample Drift | CTE-cancelling sample platform | |
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| User Interface | Control via Windows based software on mini-laptop computer | |
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| Remote Interface | TCP/IP and LabVIEW | |
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| Control Unit | Powerful built-in electronics | |
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| Compressor | Variable Flow Helium compressor | |
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| Sample Mounting | Sample in vacuum | |
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| Optical Substrates | Fused silica AR coated 400-1000nm | |
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Specification
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