Low temperature scanning NV microscope PR450276
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AI-generated · Mar 20, 2026A turnkey, low-temperature scanning nitrogen-vacancy (NV) microscope is requested, either the same or a domestic equivalent, to support fundamental nanoscience, condensed matter physics, and quantum information research. The vendor must demonstrate installation success with a service engineer and deliver a complete system within 9 months. It must support continuous-wave and pulsed NV microscopy at delivery and be compatible with standard pulse sequences (Rabi, Ramsey, spin-echo, CPMG, XYN) as well as user-defined sequences.
Technical requirements include closed-cycle cooling from 2 to 300 K with 100 mK temperature stability at all temperatures, cooldown under 6 hours, and RMS z-noise under 2.5 nm when cold; a 1/1/1 tesla magnet operable across 1.8–300 K; coarse positioning travel of at least 2×3×2.5 mm at 2 K; nanometric scanning of at least 18×18 microns at 2 K; a cryo-objective with NA > 0.8; an integrated microwave antenna for the NV probe; minimum four RF channels with <3 dB insertion loss up to 6 GHz and at least eight low-frequency channels accessible to the stage with DC and RF connections; open-source Python control of all components with a flexible platform for customer modifications; integrated polar MOKE imaging; a one-year warranty covering all parts and service; and onsite training at delivery for turnkey operation.
Low temperature scanning NV microscope ORNL is requesting a quote for the same or domestic equivalent of a low temperature scanning nitrogen-vacancy center (NV) microscope to support fundamental research in nanoscience, condensed matter physics, and quantum information science. The microscope must include each the following capabilities and must meet the listed technical specifications: 1. Turnkey scanning NV microscopy demonstrated during the installation by vendor's service engineer(s): system must be capable of performing continuous wave and pulsed NV microscopy at time of delivery. 2. Delivery of a complete scanning NV microscope within 9 months. 3. 2/? magnetic field sensitivity in continuous wave mode and 10nT/?Hz sensitivity in pulsed mode 4. Compatible with standard pulse sequences including Rabi, Ramsey, spin-echo, CPMG, and XYN measurements, and adaptable for use with customized user-defined pulse sequences. 5. Closed-cycle cooling for variable temperature operation at T=2-300K with 100 mK stability at all temperatures, cooldown time of less than 6 hours, and RMS z-noise of < 2.5 nm while cold. 6. 1/1/1 T magnet capable of operating at full field for sample temperatures of 1.8-300K. 7. Coarse positioning with at minimum 2 3 x 2.5 mm travel at T=2K. 8. Nanometric scanning with at minimum 18x18 microns travel at T=2K. 9. Cryo-objective with numerical aperture of >0.8. 10. Integrated microwave antenna with NV probe. 11. A minimum of 4 rf channels with less than 3dB insertion loss up to 6 GHz and a minimum of 8 low frequency channels accessible to the microscope stage, including sample mounts with dc and rf connections. 12. Open source Python control of all microscope components and flexible platform for hardware and software modifications to be performed by customer. 13. Integrated polar MOKE imaging. 14. One year warranty including all parts and service needed to guarantee microscope performance for first year after delivery. 15. Onsite training at time of delivery to include all necessary training for operation of scanning NV microscope as turnkey microscope.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Mar 19, 2026Low temperature scanning NV microscope ORNL is requesting a quote for the same or domestic equivalent of a low temperature scanning nitrogen-vacancy center (NV) microscope to support fundamental research in nanoscience, condensed matter physics, and quantum information science. The microscope must include each the following capabilities and must meet the listed technical specifications: 1. Turnkey scanning NV microscopy demonstrated during the installation by vendor's service engineer(s): system must be capable of performing continuous wave and pulsed NV microscopy at time of delivery. 2. Delivery of a complete scanning NV microscope within 9 months. 3. 2/? magnetic field sensitivity in continuous wave mode and 10nT/?Hz sensitivity in pulsed mode 4. Compatible with standard pulse sequences including Rabi, Ramsey, spin-echo, CPMG, and XYN measurements, and adaptable for use with customized user-defined pulse sequences. 5. Closed-cycle cooling for variable temperature operation at T=2-300K with 100 mK stability at all temperatures, cooldown time of less than 6 hours, and RMS z-noise of < 2.5 nm while cold. 6. 1/1/1 T magnet capable of operating at full field for sample temperatures of 1.8-300K. 7. Coarse positioning with at minimum 2 3 x 2.5 mm travel at T=2K. 8. Nanometric scanning with at minimum 18x18 microns travel at T=2K. 9. Cryo-objective with numerical aperture of >0.8. 10. Integrated microwave antenna with NV probe. 11. A minimum of 4 rf channels with less than 3dB insertion loss up to 6 GHz and a minimum of 8 low frequency channels accessible to the microscope stage, including sample mounts with dc and rf connections. 12. Open source Python control of all microscope components and flexible platform for hardware and software modifications to be performed by customer. 13. Integrated polar MOKE imaging. 14. One year warranty including all parts and service needed to guarantee microscope performance for first year after delivery. 15. Onsite training at time of delivery to include all necessary training for operation of scanning NV microscope as turnkey microscope.
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Mar 19, 2026
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- Response Deadline: Mar 25, 2026 → Mar 27, 2026
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