
Complete confocal fluorescence microscope that empowers researchers to advance quantitative functional imaging from individual molecules to cells and tissues.

Modular, customizable, time-resolved confocal microscope with single-molecule sensitivity for life and materials science.

Compact FLIM and FCS upgrade kit that adds advanced functional imaging and correlation analysis to existing laser scanning microscopes.

Designed for flexible, sensitive, and precise steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopy across the UV to NIR range and time scales from picoseconds to milliseconds.

Modular lifetime spectrometer designed for flexible fluorescence and photoluminescence measurements in both materials and life science research.

Add spectral and time-resolved photoluminescence to your setup through flexible microscope–spectrometer coupling options.

Get the most out of superconducting nanowire detectors in large-scale quantum communication and computing experiments requiring precise multichannel timing.

Boost your time-resolved experiments with a flexible, high-precision time tagging and TCSPC unit for materials science and quantum sensing.

Scale your photonic quantum computing and detector characterization setups while maintaining performance, flexibility, and high data throughput.

Compact 3-color picosecond laser delivering flexible ns to ms excitation with cost-effective multicolor performance and straightforward operation.

Smart picosecond laser diode heads covering UV-A to NIR, providing the right combination of power, pulse width, and diode type for any time-resolved technique.

VisUV provides clean short pulses and stable timing across key UV and visible wavelengths, including deep UV lines as well as 488 nm and 532 nm.

Enhance your single-photon counting experiments with wide dynamic range and excellent timing precision in the UV and visible even at the highest count rates.

Capture even the weakest signals over large areas with maximum dynamic range and enhanced low-light sensitivity in a compact detector design.

Unlock spatially resolved single-photon detection with a 23-pixel SPAD array, combining low dark counts and precise time tagging for advanced experiments.

Advanced FLIM analysis software for fast, accurate interpretation of lifetime imaging data.

Intuitive, free software solution for real-time, high-precision photon data acquisition, visualization, and initial data analysis.

Advanced software for time-resolved fluorescence acquisition and analysis.

An imaging technique that uses fluorescence lifetimes to generate image contrast.

Investigating how proteins dynamically explore multiple conformational states that control biological function.

Investigating how biomolecules separate into dynamic liquid phases to organize cellular space and regulate biological function.

A time-resolved technique that measures photoluminescence lifetimes to reveal excited-state dynamics in materials.

Studying exciton dynamics, charge carrier processes, and structural properties through optical and time-resolved characterization methods.

Investigating charge-carrier lifetimes and recombination dynamics to enable precise optical characterization of material quality and device performance.

A quantum optical signature revealed by time-resolved photon correlation analysis to identify single-photon emission in materials and nanostructures.

The transmission of information using individual photons, using quantum effects to ensure absolute security.

Quantifying photons per detection event enables direct access to photon-number statistics, providing insight into quantum and statistical properties of light.

An optical technique that analyzes light emission under electrical excitation to reveal electronic properties of electroluminescent materials.

Monitoring environmental signals and trace compounds to understand dynamic changes in natural and engineered environments.

A photon timing technique that measures single-photon arrival times to resolve ultrafast dynamics in fluorescence, materials research, and quantum optics.
MicroTime 100 is a highly modular time-resolved photoluminescence microscope for studies across diverse materials, including semiconductors, solar cells like perovskites, LEDs, and nanomaterials. Its upright design simplifies work with non-transparent, structured, or irregular samples, offering direct access and flexible sample handling, while flexible excitation and sensitive detection ensure reliable lifetime imaging. Combined with PicoQuant’s time tagging & TCSPC electronics, the system delivers precise timing from picoseconds to milliseconds for demanding material science workflows.
TRPL imaging of CdTe wafers. Left: Intensity and lifetime images of a CdTe wafer before (a, d) and after thermal activation (b,e). Right: Statistical distribution of intensities (c) and lifetimes (e, f) before (blue) and after (green) thermal activation.Time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) provides unique access to excited-state dynamics, charge-carrier lifetimes, and spatial inhomogeneities in advanced materials. By combining spectroscopy and imaging, key processes such as carrier diffusion, defect-related recombination, and material heterogeneity can be analyzed with high sensitivity. This approach is especially powerful for studying semiconductors, perovskites, solar-cell materials, and nanostructures.
FlexLambda wavelength selection unit for confocal microscopes.FlexLambda extends MicroTime 100 with fast, tunable wavelength selection for spectrally resolved TRPL experiments. It enables point spectroscopy, wavelength-dependent lifetime imaging, and TRES measurements without compromising temporal resolution. This flexibility supports detailed photoluminescence studies of semiconductors, solar-cell materials, LEDs, nanostructures, and 2D materials, providing deeper insight into emission behavior and carrier dynamics.
SymphoTime 64: fluorescence lifetime imaging and correlation software.SymPhoTime 64 provides a structured and intuitive environment for data acquisition and analysis in time-resolved photoluminescence experiments. Guided measurement routines, flexible analysis workflows, and transparent data handling support reliable results and reproducible lifetime and imaging studies across diverse materials.
MicroTime 100 is built around a flexible and scalable architecture tailored to the demands of modern material science. From excitation and detection to modular system expansion, each component is designed to support precise, adaptable TRPL and lifetime workflows.

MicroTime 100 supports a broad excitation range from 275-900 nm, enabling reliable TRPL measurements across diverse materials and emission regimes. Lasers can be either directly fiber-coupled into the microscope body or integrated into a laser-combining unit for streamlined handling, ensuring flexible and efficient experimental workflows.

Carefully optimized detection pathways ensure high signal quality for TRPL and lifetime studies, delivering consistent results even on weakly emitting or challenging materials. Up to 4 detectors with single photon sensitivity can be coupled to the microscope via a multimode fiber. Supported detector types include photomultiplier tubes, hybrid detectors and single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs).

Capture every photon with picosecond timing precision and high throughput. Advanced time tagging and TCSPC electronics enable accurate correlation, lifetime, and timing analysis across a wide dynamic range. Short dead times and scalable channel configurations ensure reliable measurements for both single-molecule studies and complex photonic experiments.

MicroTime 100 supports a wide range of modular add-ons, including scanners, illumination modules, and spectrometer coupling options. It integrates seamlessly with PicoQuant’s FluoTime 300 for advanced steady-state and time-resolved emission analysis, and with FlexLambda for fast, tunable wavelength selection. This modularity ensures the system can grow with evolving research demands and support increasingly sophisticated TRPL and emission-analysis workflows.
Access in-depth application notes and scientific posters with detailed methods, measurement data, and real-world use cases.
How time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy reveal excited-state dynamics, defects, and charge-carrier processes
Application note on wafer characterization using time-resolved photoluminescence and TCSPC to analyze charge carrier dynamics in semiconductor materials.
TRPL reveals energy transfer processes, lifetimes, and spatially resolved optical properties
TRPL studies from ps to ms reveal multicolor excitation dynamics and long-lived luminescence processes in advanced materials
Second-harmonic generation imaging with picosecond lasers reveals crystal structure, defects, and layer orientation in advanced materials.
TRPL mapping of CIGS devices using a combination of a superconducting nanowire detector and a confocal microscope
In this customer video, Prof. Jinsong Huang (University of North Carolina) discusses how electronic defects affect efficiency and stability in perovskite solar cells and how FLIM helps visualize their impact.
Webinar on quantum optics in 2D TMD materials featuring multimodal imaging with MicroTime 100 and FluoTime 300 to study photoluminescence and light–matter interactions.
Poster describing high-speed multichannel TCSPC electronics using SiGe time-to-digital converters, enabling 25 ps timing resolution and high-throughput photon timing.
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During ELMI, attendees can experience Luminosa, our powerful Single Photon Counting Confocal Microscope for fluorescence lifetime imaging, firsthand. Through a series of on-site workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to explore its capabilities in a practical setting. We will also highlight the latest features in Luminosa, including LumiPy, enabling flexible data analysis and integration into custom workflows. Join us to discover how our solutions support cutting-edge microscopy and imaging research.
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