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Ultrafast Streak Cameras

We build streak camera systems that can achieve time resolution on the femtosecond time scale while conserving and ultra-fine spatial resolution on a very long slit length.

Our ultrafast cameras are well-suited for time-resolved spectroscopy of ultrafast events in the X-rays as well as in visible light.

AXIS-PX (X-ray and XUV) AXIS-PV (Visible and IR)
  • 700 fs resolution (2 keV)
  • Spatial resolution of 40 µm along photocathode slit
  • Useful photocathode length:15 mm
  • Fast (5 ps/mm) and linear sweep
  • Weak trace curvature
  • Negligible space-charge effects
  • ~1 ps resolution
  • Spatial resolution of 40 µm along photocathode slit
  • Useful photocathode length:15 mm
  • Fast (5 ps/mm) and linear sweep
  • Weak trace curvature
  • Negligible space-charge effects

Time Resolution

X-ray pulse obtained with the INRS Ultrafast X-ray Source.

The UV signal that is analyzed here is composed of two laser pulses (wavelength=260 nm) with duration of about 275 fs. Time separation of 770 fs is obtained using a Michelson interferometer and the accuracy is 20 fs.

Spatial resolution

Static image obtained using a 25 line-pairs/mm mesh applied on the photocathode. This shows a resolution of 40 µm with 80% contrast.

The same high spatial resolution is conserved even with high speed sweeping (5 ps/mm).

Spectral Response

X-rays and XUV
Visible and IR

Affordable Picosecond Streak Cameras

This compact streak camera is an essential tool in a laser laboratory to easily measure light pulses on the picosecond time scale. It is well suited for:
  • laser metrology and beam synchronization
  • fluorescence measurements
  • and other applications
AXIS-SX (X-ray and XUV) AXIS-SV (Visible and IR)
Under Development

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  • 3 ps resolution
  • Spatial resolution of 50 µm at the center of the slit
  • Time window 300ps to 500ns
  • no trace curvature


Jitter-free systems for CPA lasers

This integrated system allows the analysis of ultrafast events at repetition rates up to 1 kHz while conserving the excellent spatial and temporal resolution of the AXIS streak camera. This is the ideal tools ultrafast spectroscopy with large dynamic range and high signal-to-noise ratio

Only a fraction of the laser energy is taken to trigger photoconductive switches. This allows signal averaging over a impressive number of laser shots.

1 million shots !

The signal is averaged over 1 million shots (~ 20 minutes) and time resolution is still subpicosecond.


Custom Systems and Consultation Services

AXIS manufactures custom streak cameras for OEM uses or special applications.

We also offer our expertise in the following fields:

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