Cryogenic and Space Vacuum
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Alter Technology plays a key role in cryogenic and vacuum technologies, particularly for space and high-reliability applications. Their activities typically focus on:
Environmental Testing
We simulate extreme space-like conditions, deep vacuum and cryogenic temperatures, to test the performance and durability of components like image sensors, photonic devices, and quantum systems.
Custom Test Setups
Alter designs and operates specialized vacuum chambers and cryostats that allow for precise control of temperature, pressure, and radiation exposure. These setups are essential for qualifying components for missions where thermal stability and vacuum compatibility are critical.
Material and Component Qualification
We assess outgassing behaviour, thermal contraction, and mechanical integrity of materials and assemblies under vacuum and cryogenic conditions, vital for ensuring long-term reliability in orbit or deep space.
Support for Quantum and Photonics Projects
Many of our quantum photonics and PIC initiatives rely on cryogenic environments to operate single-photon detectors, superconducting circuits, or entangled photon sources.
In essence, Alter’s cryogenic and vacuum capabilities are foundational to their broader work in space-grade electronics, photonics, and quantum technologies.