Near Infrared uses?

This short survey aims to collect basic, anonymous information on the use of NIR detectors in academia and industry to help guide my research to beneficial goal.

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* 1. Do you use a sensor or system which detects Near Infrared (NIR) light? (750-1400nm/0.75-1.4um)

Yes

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* 2. What brand is it?

Hamamatsu

Thorlabs

Shimadzu

Kyosemi

First Sensor

APTechnologies

Leica

Faro

Electro-Optics Technology

Unknown

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is the system used for?

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* 4. If known, what type of detector is used?

Photodiode

Avalanche Photodiode

CCD (Array or single pixel)

Photomultiplier Tube

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Is the detector/system cooled? (Liquid nitrogen, Water, Peltier device etc.)

Yes

If yes, what type of cooling?

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* 6. Which of the following performance improvements is most desirable for your needs?

Room temperature operation

Higher sensitivity

Lower noise

Shorter fall time / Higher bandwidth

Other (please specify)