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Background
The system is a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) which covers multiple spectral ranges including visible (VIS), Near-infrared (NIR), mid-infrared, and far-infrared/terahertz. It has a spectral resolution of 0.09 wavenumber or better. It should have a time resolved spectroscopy (TRS) module to allow spectroscopic measurement of fast transient signals. It should have external input/output port for enabling the characterizations of external light sources and detectors. It should have a reflection accessory to allow reflection spectral measurements. It should have a step scan option. It should include a nitrogen purged or vacuum bench.
The FTIR will be used to measure the spectroscopic characterization of semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, semiconductor lasers, semiconductor detectors, light-emitting diodes, and other relevant materials/devices over a wide wavelength range.
The system is expected to be delivered and installed by the end of July, 2018.
The system is expected to be robust in operation and easy in maintenance.
The budget is $145,000 CAD or lower, plus HST.
