Soft x-ray ccd camera

[Tim Abbott]

Forwarded from Carlo Sozzi (not a CCD-world subscriber):

We are looking for a scientific grade CCD camera matching most or all
following specifications:

-Spectral sensitivity from visible to X-rays (up to 10 keV)
(no fiberoptics coupler)
-back-illuminated thinned device (eventually with antireflective coating for UV)
-readout rate 200 frames/sec or better
-selectable integration time
-number of pixels: at least 512 x 128
(possibly option of a larger matrix in a reduced readout rate)
-object to detect characteristics: 8x20cm at 150 cm
-operation in evacuated environment
-CCD sensor and amplification stage wired to control unit for remote
operation (10 meters away or more)
-rugged for operation in environment with relevant electromagnetic noise
(30 Khz) and quasi static magnetic field (0.1 T/sec, max 0.1 T), exposed to
ionising radiation.

Such a beautiful device is intended to be used in monitoring plasma
behavior in a tokamak device.

If you have any useful information or suggestion please contact me.
Thank you for help
        Best regards,
                                                        C. Sozzi

Carlo Sozzi
Istituto di Fisica del Plasma
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Via Bassini, 15 - 20133 Milano, ITALY
Tel. + 39-2-2363492  	+ 39-2-70638646
Fax  + 39-2-2663212