Major equipment of FIR UF – 福井大学遠赤外領域開発研究センター

Gyrotron FU CW GI
Gyrotron FU CW GIII
Gyrotron FU CW GV (Room 203) ●
Gyrotron FU CW GVIB
Gyrotron FU CW GVII
Gyrotron FU CW VIIB (Pulsed ESR System)
Gyrotron FU CW X
Gyrotron FU CW CI
Gyrotron FU CW CII
Pulse gyrotron
15-T helium-free superconducting magnet
Far-infrared molecular laser (Room 203) ●
Backward-wave oscillator system
Millimeter-wave orotron
28-GHz microwave sintering system (Room 101) ●
24-GHz microwave sintering system
THz time-domain spectrometer (THz-TDS) (Room 405) ●
Regenerative amplifier system of femtosecond pulse laser
Atomic force microscope (AFM)
Cavity dumping system (10-fs pulse)
Optical parametric amplifier system of femtosecond pulse laser
Self-mode locking system (100-fs pulse)
THz ESR spectrometer (consisting of 18T-SCM and MVNA) (Room C104) ●
18-T superconducting magnet with variable temperature insert or ³He/⁴He dilution refrigerator (18T-SCM)
Millimeter-wave vector network analyzer (MVNA)
Electromagnetic-wave anechoic room
Submillimeter-wave plasma-scattering system

●: indicates an apparatus shown in the pictures

Frequency160GHz to 460GHz
Output power10W to 1kW (Output power and frequency vary depending on the device. Output may not be possible even within the above ranges)
DescriptionThe gyrotron is a vacuum tube device capable of high-power radiation in the millimeter, submillimeter, and terahertz frequency bands.
Our gyrotrons can produce high-power radiation in the wide frequency range of 160GHz to 460GHz, providing detailed information on the properties and reactions of various materials.

DescriptionThis instrument is designed to measure electron spin resonance in the millimeter-wave region under cryogenic conditions. It enables detailed analysis of the spin behavior of electrons in materials. A gyrotron can also be used as a radiation source.

DescriptionThe MVNA is an advanced tool for measuring signal transfer characteristics and losses in the millimeter-wave region. It is used for detailed analysis of signal variations and characteristics in the frequency band for communications and materials research.

Frequency28GHz
Output power10kW
DescriptionMillimeter wave sintering furnaces are devices that sinter materials at high temperatures by heating with millimeter waves. New materials are synthesized, and their physical properties are investigated using this device.

DescriptionThe THz-TDS system is an advanced tool for analyzing the behavior in the terahertz region in materials over time. This enables a detailed understanding of the dynamics and structure of matter.

DescriptionThe radio wave darkroom is a facility designed to provide a rigorous experimental environment, free from the effects of external electromagnetic radiation. High-precision radio wave experiments and measurements are possible.

DescriptionThe Terahertz Wave Carrier Lifetime Measurement System is designed to precisely measure carrier lifetimes in the terahertz wave region. It is used to investigate optical processes and material properties.

DescriptionThe Femtosecond laser system generates pulsed lasers of extremely short duration. This device is used to study ultrafast dynamics of materials and nonlinear optical phenomena.

Examples of use

The above equipment can be used for joint research and shared use of equipment.
For details, please see the pages on Domestic Collaborative Research(Japanese), International research collaborations, Shared Use of Equipment(Japanese), or International Consortium