| 25.02.2013 |
The 5th European Short Course on "Time-Resolved Microscopy and Correlation Spectroscopy" was held in Berlin, Adlershof from February 19 - 21, 2013. This specialized course was held for the fifth time and was considered by all participants as a great and inspiring event. The course was again fully booked with 45 people from universities and industry from 20 different countries participating. They attended 6 lectures and 6 hands-on experiment sessions with 4 different instruments from 4 companies, covering different methods and procedures in (time-resolved) fluorescence microscopy such as FLIM, FLIM-FRET, FCS (auto- and cross correlation), FLCS, single molecule spectroscopy and data analysis.  Read the full press release (PDF file, 27kB) 
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| 20.02.2013 |
A new technical note is available for download:
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| 29.01.2013 |
PicoQuant has released the TimeHarp 260 - a new a high-end, easy to use, Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) and Multi-Channel Scaling (MCS) board for the PCIe interface. The TimeHarp 260 is based in a custom TDC design that offers an ultrashort dead time even at high temporal resolutions. The board is available in two versions with either 25 ps (PICO module) or 1 ns (NANO module) base resolution. Each version of the TimeHarp 260 is available in different configurations with either one or two independent detection channels and an additional common sync input. The TimeHarp 260 can be used in histogramming mode as well as in a Time-Tagged Time-Resolved (TTTR) that offers an unlimited measurement range at full resolution. A library (DLL) supports custom programming in e.g. C/C++, Delphi, Visual Basic and LabVIEW. The TimeHarp 260 will be shown for the first time at the upcoming SPIE Photonics West. |
| 29.01.2013 |
PicoQuant has announced the upcoming release of the SOLEA - a stand alone, computer controlled, supercontinuum white light laser source with an unmatched flexibility in repetition rates. The SOLEA can be operated at various, freely adjustable repetition rates between 1 MHz and 40 MHz via internal or even external triggering. The laser emits from a polarisation maintaining single mode fibre with a usable spectral range between 480 nm and 700 nm. The laser is delivered with an integrated dedicated tunable bandpass filter with a high side mode suppression ratio of greater than OD 5 (50 dB), which makes it even suitable for single molecule detection. The total visible power without the bandpass filter amounts to 350 mW with average spectral densities greater than 1mW/nm. After the tunable bandpass filter, the pulse width at any wavelength is <150 ps (FWHM). The SOLEA will be shown for the first time at the upcoming SPIE Photonics West. |
| 06.11.2012 |
The 10th European Short Course on "Principles and Applications of Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy" was held in Berlin, Adlershof from October 28 - November 1, 2012. Altogether more than 40 people from universities and industry from 17 different countries participated. They attended 12 lectures and 6 hands-on experiment sessions with 6 different instruments from 3 companies, covering different methods and procedures in fluorescence spectroscopy. Read the full press release (PDF file, 23kB) |
| 18.10.2012 |
Re-testing of the PQRNG 150 quantum random generator after 20 months of continuous operation showed no deviation from perfect randomness. Results are published in Applied Physic Letters. |
| 10.09.2012 |
The 18th International Workshop on "Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Ultrasensitive Analysis in the Life Sciences", organised by PicoQuant GmbH, brought together international top researchers in the field of ultrasensitive optical detection and single molecule spectroscopy and microscopy. This year's workshop was again a great event with 106 participating researchers who enjoyed 37 talks including 7 invited lectures given by renowned scientists. During the poster session with 41 scientific posters, participants discussed latest results. Informal gatherings during the reception and a dinner lead to fruitful discussions about new ideas, projects and new networks. Read the full press release (PDF file, 23kB) |
| 24.08.2012 |
The range of available Hybrid PMTs has been extended: A new blue sensitive, low dark count version covers the spectral range from 220 nm to 650 nm and offers timing resolutions down 50 ps (FWHM). A new red cathode covers the red spectral range between 380 nm and 900 nm with temporal resolutions down to 140 ps (FWHM). |
| 01.08.2012 |
An upgraded version of the multichannel Picosecond Event Timer and Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting system "HydraHarp 400" that now supports data transfer via USB 3.0 has been released. The new HydraHarp model is the first TCSPC system with this state-of-the-art PC-interface, which permits a record breaking throughput of up to 40 millions of events/sec that can be recorded continuously to disk in time-tagging mode. The large number of input channels and the high throughput qualifies the "HydraHarp 400" for advanced applications such as Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT) where data rates can be very high. |
| 16.07.2012 |
SymPhoTime 64 - a dedicated SymPhoTime software for 64 bit operating systems has been released. The SymPhoTime 64 software package is an integrated solution for data acquisition and analysis using PicoQuant's time-resolved confocal microscopes, LSM Upgrade kits or TCSPC electronics. The software is designed for a 64 bit operation system and features a clearly structured graphical user interface (GUI), which guides the user through all necessary steps for an individual analysis or measurement process. The SymPhoTime 64 is based on the special Time-Tagged Time-Resolved (TTTR) data format and includes a wide range of analysis procedures ranging from FLIM and FLIM-FRET to FCS, FCCS, FLCS and analysis of fluorescence time traces. An integrated scripting language („STUPSLANG“) even puts the user in a position to freely add new analysis procedures or customize existing ones.
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| 24.04.2012 |
The blue sensitive PMA 175 is now available and offers a quantum efficiency up to 40 % at 400 nm. The PMA 175 detector is a single photon sensitive, fully integrated, fast time response and low noise detector. It integrates a fast Photomultiplier Tube (PMT), a high voltage power supply and a pre-amplifier. |
| 20.04.2012 |
A new red (765 ± 3 nm) high power picosecond pulsed diode laser head is now available. The LDH-P-FA-765 reaches more than 250 mW average output power at 80 MHz repetition rate and offers pulse widths <100 ps. It can work at any repetition rate between 1 MHz and 80 MHz and emits a collimated beam. The laser head can be controlled by the PDL 828 'Sepia II', the PDL 808 'Sepia', the PDL 800-D and the PDL 800-B. The laser has been proved to work as a replacement for Ti:Sapphire lasers in STED experiments. |
| 04.04.2012 |
The LDH 390 and LDH 420 are now available. The new laser heads emit around 390 nm and 420 nm with pulsewidths less than 70 ps and can generate up to 5 mW average power at 40 MHz repetition rate (30 mW in the optional continuous-wave mode). |
| 20.02.2012 |
The 4th European Short Course on "Time-Resolved Microscopy and Correlation Spectroscopy" was held in Berlin, Adlershof from February 14 - 16, 2012. This specialized course was held for the fourth time and again considered to be an inspiring event by all participants. Altogether more than 40 people from universities and industry from 16 different countries participated. They attended 6 lectures and 6 hands-on experiment sessions with 4 different instruments from 4 companies, covering different methods and procedures in (time-resolved) fluorescence microscopy such as FLIM, FLIM-FRET, FCS (auto- and cross correlation), FLCS, single molecule spectroscopy and data analysis. |
| 10.02.2012 |
The PLS 360 is now available, emitting around 360 nm with up to 2 µW average power at 10 MHz repetition rate. |
| 13.01.2012 |
The τ-SPAD can now be delivered with a FC/PC fiber connector. The connector is pre-aligned for optimum performance. |
| 10.01.2012 |
A new SymPhoTime version (V 5.2.3) is now available. It includes fixes to problems found in the previous version. |
| 15.12.2011 |
New technical notes are available for download:
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| 16.11.2011 |
The 9th European Short Course on "Principles and Applications of Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy" was held in Berlin, Adlershof from October 31 - November 3, 2011. Altogether more than 40 people from universities and industry from 19 different countries participated. They attended 12 lectures and 5 hands-on experiment sessions with 5 different instruments from 2 companies, covering different methods and procedures in fluorescence spectroscopy. |
| 01.11.2011 |
PicoQuant has appointed Japan Laser Corporation as our new reseller for Japan. |
| 17.10.2011 |
PicoQuant has released the PQRNG 150, a new Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) based on the quantum randomness of photon arrival times. The stand alone unit offers turn-key usability, provable and long term statistical quality, and bit rates up to 150 Mbits/s. The design creates a new quality in the sense that it offers substantially higher bit rates than previous solutions available to the public. |
| 05.10.2011 |
Video presentations about features and applications of the LSM Upgrade Kit are now online. One presentation describes basic principles of the underlying technology to measure the fluorescence lifetime (Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting) and gives a brief introduction on the data analysis. Two dedicated presentations show features and application examples of Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) and Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS). |
| 13.09.2011 |
The 17th International Workshop on "Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Ultrasensitive Analysis in the Life Sciences", organised by PicoQuant GmbH, brought together international top researchers in the field of ultrasensitive optical detection and single molecule spectroscopy and microscopy. More than 115 participants enjoyed 44 highly up-to-date talks, including 6 invited lectures given by renowned scientists. During the poster session with more than 42 scientific posters, participants discussed latest results. Informal gatherings during the reception and a dinner lead to fruitful discussions about new ideas, projects and new networks. |
| 05.09.2011 |
A new technical note is available for download:
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| 23.08.2011 |
A new green (531 ± 3 nm) high power picosecond pulsed diode laser head is now available. The LDH-P-FA-530XL reaches more than 200 mW average output power at 80 MHz repetition rate and offers pulse widths <100 ps. It can work at any repetition rate between 1 MHz and 80 MHz and emits a collimated beam. The laser head can be controlled by the PDL 828 'Sepia II', the PDL 808 'Sepia', the PDL 800-D and the PDL 800-B. |
| 04.08.2011 |
Tunable bandpass filters are now available for the MicroTime 200. The tunable bandpass filters can be inserted in the detection beam path of the MicroTime 200. They offer wavelength tunability over a wide range of wavelengths by manually adjusting the angle of incidence. Different filters cover the wavelength from 440 nm to 700 nm with a fixed spectral bandpass around 17 nm. |
| 07.07.2011 |
The combination between MicroTime 200 and the BioScope Catalyst AFM from Bruker has been realized. Such a combination allows investigation, prediction and control of photophysical processes on the nm-scale, high-resolution imaging or investigation of inter- and intramolecular distances. |
| 23.05.2011 |
PicoQuant congratulates Joshua Kühner, Till Hülsmann and Jonatan Molinski from the PhysikClub Kassel for winning the "price for the best work" at this years "Jugend forscht" contest. The three young scientists have developed a laser based quantum cryptography method using optical fibres. The PhysikClub has been supported by PicoQuant since 2006.
Official press release (in German)
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| 16.05.2011 |
The LDH 500 is now available. The new green laser head emits around 500 nm with pulsewidths less than 130 ps and can generate up to 2 mW average power at 40 MHz repetition rate. Continuous-wave mode operation is additionally possible using the dual-mode laser head with output powers reaching 5 mW. |
| 29.04.2011 | PicoQuant has released a new brochure about the Automated Fluorescence Lifetime Spectrometer
FluoTime 300 "Easy Tau". The brochure gives a detailed description about this unique and powerful instrument capable of Fluorescence Lifetime and Steady-State Spectroscopy. The 26-page publication includes a detailed description of the instrument along with various method- and application examples.
Download the brochure (PDF file, 5MB)
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| 29.04.2011 |
A new green (531 ± 3 nm) high power picosecond pulsed diode laser head is now available. The LDH-P-FA-530L can work at any repetition rate between 1 MHz and 80 MHz and offers pulse widths <100 ps. It emits a collimated beam and reaches more than 20 mW average output power at 40 MHz repetition rate. It can be controlled by the PDL 828 'Sepia II', the PDL 800-D and the PDL 800-B. |
| 12.04.2011 |
PicoQuant has extended its support for young scientists. Since already several years, PicoQuant is supporting young scientists by awarding prices for the best student talk at the annual workshop on "Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Ultrasensitive Analysis in the Life Sciences" as well as the "Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Imaging" conference at the BIOS / Photonics West show. Since April 1, 2011 PicoQuant has extended its efforts and is now also participating in the "Deutschland-Stipendium" of the Humboldt-University in Berlin. Details about this stipend programme can be found on the corresponding website of the Humboldt-University. |
| 23.03.2011 |
The LDH 510 is now available. The new green laser head emits around 510 nm with pulsewidths less than 130 ps and can generate up to 2 mW average power at 40 MHz repetition rate. Continuous-wave mode operation is additionally possible using the dual-mode laser head with output powers reaching 10 mW. |
| 25.02.2011 |
A new technical note is available for download:
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| 18.02.2011 |
The 3rd European Short Course on "Time-Resolved Microscopy and Correlation Spectroscopy" was held in Berlin, Adlershof from February 15 - 17, 2011. This specialized course was held for the third time and again considered to be a great event by all participants. Altogether more than 40 people from universities and industrie from 13 different countries participated. They attended 6 lectures and 6 hands-on experiment sessions with 4 different instruments from 4 companies, covering different methods and procedures in (time-resolved) fluorescence microscopy such as FLIM, FLIM-FRET, FCS (auto- and cross correlation), FLCS, single molecule spectroscopy and data analysis. |
| 28.01.2011 |
A new FluoFit version (V 4.53) is now available and includes an improved initial parameter estimation for global analysis and allows importing of multiple files. |
| 21.01.2011 |
PicoQuant along with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UCLA and the Advanced Light Microscopy/Spectroscopy Laboratory at the California NanoSystems Institute have successfully hosted a joint workshop on "Advanced fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy: from cells to single molecules". Nearly 80 researches participated in this event and enjoyed 13 lectures that covered a broad range of current research topics and techniques in this field. |
| 21.01.2011 |
A new SymPhoTime version (V 5.2.4) is now available. It includes several new features such as support of the 8 channel HydraHarp 400, channel separation for online TCSPC and online time trace as well as new scripts for anisotropy and FRET imaging. |
| 12.01.2011 |
The range of available wavelengths for the picosecond pulsed laser diode heads has been extended. The new LDH-P-F-1990 can work at any repetition rate between up to 80 MHz and offers pulse widths <120 ps. It emits from a FC/APC fibre connector and reaches 0.3 mW average output power at 80 MHz repetition rate. |
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