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Learn more about our most popular Environment by Janis cryostats for FTIR, Raman, photoluminescence, NMR, Mössbauer, and magneto-optical spectroscopy.

Explore the benefits of cryogenic probe stations for sensitive material research, including available load-lock and suitcase options for exchanging samples under controlled environmental conditions.

Learn more about how our vibrating sample magnetometry technology supports field first-order reversal curve (H-FORC) measurements for geological sample characterization.

CCS-CP large sample space cryostats are particularly valuable for quantum computing device research, enabling researchers to prescreen multiple qubit devices simultaneously before dilution refrigerator evaluation, as well as accommodate larger wafers and packaged devices for testing integrated quantum hardware assemblies.

For a limited time, eligible probe stations are now provided with an M81-SSM instrument and SMU-10 technology at no extra cost.

Cernox or silicon diodes — which cryogenic temperature sensor is better? Compare range, magnetic field and radiation performance to pick the right one.

Application brief and application note on the performance of the CryoComplete Mössbauer, the only commercial solution combining a high-performance spectrometer with a cryostat purpose-designed for Mossbauer experiments, complete with temperature control and software.

Learn how to choose the right probe tip based on the material being characterized in a cryogenic probe station.

In this Lake Shore Cryotronics application note, we present low-temperature 8600 VSM measurement results for Bi2223 HTS tape and Y123 solid samples, demonstrating the utility of vibrating sample magnetometry for non-contact characterization of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) materials.

Learn about FORC measurements and vibrating sample magnetometry for characterizing additively manufactured permanent magnet materials

Answer a few questions to help identify the right cryogenic temperature controller for your application.

Discover how a silicon diode temperature sensor provides precise and reliable thermal measurements for various applications.

Discover the science behind lock-in amplifiers, their features, benefits, and real-world applications in various industries.

Offer a guide for researchers and engineers on what to look for when selecting a manufacturer: accuracy, calibration services, temperature range, reliability, and support. Use Lake Shore’s products as examples of meeting these criteria for demanding scientific environments.

Cryostat temperature specs vary significantly. Lake Shore’s offerings span from <2 K up to 800 K, depending on the series. This post explains how to match temperature requirements to experimental needs, including ultra-cold quantum research and high-temperature spectroscopy.

Newly published research references use of Lake Shore Model 8607 vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) for electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) study.

A recently published article in AIP Review of Scientific Instruments examines the performance of the M81-SSM system's hybrid lock-in amplifier technology.

To learn more about the seamless autoranging technique used by our M81-SSM system and its voltage measure (VM-10) module, read our new application brief.

Read this new Lake Shore Cryotronics application brief on how to better characterize 2D materials with significant contact resistance.

Learn how patents relating to the technology of our M81-SSM synchronous source measure system benefit material and device characterization applications.