ND3

ND3 Microkelvin Platform is our gateway to the world of cutting-edge ultralow-temperature research. ND3 operates with a copper nuclear adiabatic demagnetization stage, seamlessly integrated with the Oxford Instruments Kelvinox dilution refrigerator, enabling measurements at temperatures below 200μK. Our versatile sample environment includes platforms in field-compensated regions and a 9T sample magnet.

Key Features of ND3:

·       State-of-the-Art SQUID-Based Amplifiers: ND3 boasts six state-of-the-art SQUID-based amplifiers, offering a diverse range of measurement capabilities, including:

o   Low Dissipation Electrical Impedance and Thermal Transport Measurements: Investigate the behavior of metallic samples with unprecedented precision, shedding light on quantum materials and their properties.

o   Fast Current Sensing Noise Thermometry: Measure temperatures rapidly and accurately, spanning from 100μK to 4K, facilitating a wide range of experiments.

o   SQUID Readout of Mechanical Resonators: Explore the dynamics of mechanical resonators with SQUID-based readout technology.

·       AC Magnetic Susceptibility Setup: ND3 is equipped with a specialized setup for ac magnetic susceptibility measurements at ultralow temperatures and high magnetic fields, opening new avenues for research.

Scientific Focus at ND3:

·       Quantum Materials into the Microkelvin Regime: Push the boundaries of low-temperature research to explore the intriguing world of quantum materials at microkelvin temperatures.

·       Extending Low Dissipation Measurement Capabilities: Advance our understanding of quantum materials by extending low dissipation measurement capabilities, contributing to the development of novel quantum technologies.

·       Superconductivity in YbRh2Si2: Investigate the fascinating properties of superconductivity in YbRh2Si2, a material with unique characteristics.

·       Quantum Oscillations in Strongly Correlated Electron Systems: Explore the quantum oscillations in strongly correlated electron systems, offering insights into complex quantum phenomena.

·       Cooling Low-Dimensional Electrons for Nanoelectronics-Based Quantum Technologies: Drive progress in nanoelectronics-based quantum technologies by cooling low-dimensional electrons to explore their quantum behavior.

·       Thermal Boundary Resistance: Study the thermal boundary resistance between metallic foils and quantum fluids, contributing to our understanding of heat transfer at the quantum level.

·       Improving Sensitivity of Superfluid 3He Bolometer for Dark Matter Detection: Contribute to the quest for understanding dark matter by enhancing the sensitivity of the superfluid 3He bolometer.