OverviewC13534 series measures instantaneous absolute photoluminescence (PL) quantum yield using an integrating-sphere PL method. Two base configurations are offered (C13534-11 and C13534-12) and the system can be extended via options for near-infrared measurement up to 1650 nm, high-sensitivity evaluation of low quantum yields, and detection of upconverted emissions.
Types available- C13534-11: PL measurement wavelength range 300 nm to 950 nm
- C13534-12: PL measurement wavelength range 400 nm to 1100 nm
Key features- Monochromatic excitation from a 150 W xenon light source
- Automatic excitation wavelength control
- Excitation bandwidth ≤ 10 nm (FWHM)
- Multichannel spectrometer with BT-CCD linear sensor (1024 channels)
- Cooled detector for high sensitivity (device cooling temperature: -15 ℃)
- Measurement range extendable to near-infrared up to 1650 nm with optional modules
- Capability to evaluate low quantum yields and upconverted emissions
Specifications- Type number: C13534 series (C13534-11, C13534-12)
- PL measurement wavelength range: 300–950 nm (C13534-11), 400–1100 nm (C13534-12)
- Light source: 150 W xenon lamp
- Excitation wavelength: 250–850 nm (C13534-11), 375–850 nm (C13534-12)
- Bandwidth: ≤10 nm (FWHM)
- Excitation wavelength control: automatic
- Detector: BT-CCD linear sensor; 1024 channels; cooled to -15 ℃; 16-bit AD
- Wavelength resolution: < 2 nm (C13534-11), < 2.5 nm (C13534-12)
- Spectrometer optical arrangement: Czerny–Turner type
Integrating sphere- Material: Spectralon
- Size: 3.3 inch
Applications- Quantitative PL quantum yield measurement for research and quality control of LEDs, phosphors, quantum dots and organic/inorganic luminescent materials
- Characterization of low-efficiency emitters and upconversion materials
- Extension to near-infrared enables evaluation of NIR phosphors and optoelectronic materials
TrademarkQuantaurus-QY is a registered trademark of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (China, EU, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, UK, USA).