Vapour-HF etching system

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is planning to acquire a Vapour-HF etching system. This advanced system is intended for the precise release of highly sensitive photonic crystals. These crystals are suspended on silicon threads with extremely small, yet well-defined spring constants, enabling nearly 100% reflection. The technology involves levitating these elements on a laser beam, with low-noise power regulation achieved through interferometric position determination and electro-optic actuators. This sophisticated setup is crucial for the development of novel optomechanical systems. A key future application for this technology is within the Einstein Telescope (ET), a European gravitational wave observatory. The procurement aims to secure a state-of-the-art etching system that meets or exceeds specific technical performance parameters detailed in Annex 2 of the tender documents. Bidders must demonstrate that their proposed system can fulfill these stringent requirements for precision etching, essential for fabricating components for cutting-edge scientific instruments and research in fields like gravitational wave detection and advanced optics.

This is a supplies contract in the Research sector, with a focus on R&D equipment. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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