October 29, 2024 -- Zero Point Cryogenics (ZPC) offers a practical and high-performing solution for low-temperature research with their newest product line: the Continuous Cold Cryostats. These systems are workhorses designed for continuous operation around 1 K, and optimized to meet the needs of labs requiring both cool-down, high cooling power, and rapid sample exchange, while maintaining the quality and reliability of all ZPC systems. The Continuous Cold systems are an ideal choice for researchers who don't require a dilution refrigerator's millikelvin temperature range but still desire an upgradable path and ease of use for sensitive experiments in fields like quantum technology and materials science.

Innovation in Low-Temperature Solutions

The ZPC 1 K Cryostat is a powerful tool that combines low-vibration technology with continuous cooling capabilities. The systems come in two different varieties: a standard system capable of reaching a base temperature of 1.4 K or an upgradeable version reaching 0.9 K. The rapid cooldown time of less than 10 hours allows users to minimize downtime, making the system ideal for experiments that require frequent temperature cycling and high throughput.

Both versions boast high cooling powers for those applications that require higher levels of heat dissipation.  Importantly, the temperature is stable over a large range of dissipated power, as shown in the figure below. Furthermore, both systems feature high-performance copper braids between the pulse tube and cooling stages, designed to minimize vibration and maintain high thermal conductivity for vibration sensitive experiments.

Compact footprint and system layout

The system’s compact design is available in a Model L frame with a footprint of just 1.8 m², or an ultra-compact 1.34 m², benchtop Model I design. Both configurations ensure that labs with limited space can still benefit from its capabilities without sacrificing performance.

The Power of Upgradeability

ZPC’s Continuous Cold Cryostat is built with future-proofing in mind. The 0.9 K model has a clear upgrade path to a Cryogen-Free Dilution Refrigerator. This allows users to achieve even lower temperatures (down to 10 mK and below) as their research demands evolve. This upgrade path ensures that the investment in ZPC’s cryostat technology grows alongside the complexity and scope of the experiments being conducted.

Customization and Flexibility

ZPC offers a wide array of customization options for the Continuous Cold Cryostats, ensuring that it meets the specific needs of each customer. Whether it’s enhanced vibration isolation for ultra-sensitive experiments, optical ports for specialized measurements, or high-density wiring solutions, ZPC ensures that each cryostat can be tailored to fit the unique requirements of different research fields.

This flexibility extends to cabling options as well, with DC wiring, RF cabling, and fiber optics all available. Additionally, ZPC provides magnet installation packages, making the cryostat highly versatile for experiments involving magnetic fields.

User-Centered Design and Control

Ease of use is a key feature of ZPC’s cryogenic systems. The Continuous Cold Cryostat features an intuitive touchscreen control system that allows users to easily monitor and adjust their cryostats. All systems feature automated control with single-button cooldown and warm up procedures, or custom manual control of the full system. For added convenience, the system can be remotely viewed and controlled via a mobile interface, providing real-time updates and notifications through email or SMS. This user-friendly design reduces the need for hands-on operation and allows researchers to focus on their experiments rather than system management.

Built for the Future

At ZPC, innovation is at the core of everything we do. The Continuous Cold Cryostat is not only designed for current research needs but also anticipates the future requirements of the quantum technology landscape. With a strong emphasis on customization, upgradeability, and user-centered design, the Continuous Cold series represents the next step in low-temperature research, helping researchers push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Zero Point Cryogenics – Colder for Longer

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures cryogenic equipment called dilution refrigerators, which are the primary low-temperature platform enabling quantum computing. The company is focused on designing robust and reliable dilution refrigerators to enable quantum technology research and innovation. ZPC is the only manufacturer of its kind in Canada and one of the few manufacturers of this technology in the world. The company is actively bridging the gap between customized and commercially scalable solutions, creating flexibility for quantum research and innovation while having the depth to scale. At Zero Point Cryogenics, we improve and iterate our designs based on customer optimization and are driven to build a product that stays colder for longer.