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This section provides an overview for image intensifiers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 image intensifier manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked image intensifier companies as of December, 2024: 1.Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., 2.PHOTONIS, 3.Lambert Instruments BV.
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An image intensifier is a device that detects extremely weak light or X-rays and amplifies them thousands to tens of thousands of times to make them visible.
Image intensifiers intensify and express light rays. Among these devices are, "X-ray image intensifiers" which visualize X-rays, and "MCP image intensifiers" which visualize weak light such as fluorescence, etc.
Since fluorescence and nighttime light are extremely weak, they are converted to electrons and then electrically amplified to create a contrast that make them appear like an image.
When you hear the word "X-ray," you probably think of medical X-rays. Of course they are also used in this case. However, image intensifiers are often used because they can visualize X-rays in the form of an image by simply exposing the patient to very weak X-rays, and they can also view X-rays in real-time.
MCP image intensifiers are also used in fluorescence imaging equipment for fluorescent staining of cells.
An image intensifier is a device, but what is its inner structure?
An image intensifier consists of three components: a photocathode, which receives light; a device, which amplifies electrons; and a fluorescent surface, which reflects the amplified electrons.
We will now explain the principle using an MCP image intensifier as an example.
Normally, when an MCP image intensifier detects light reflected on the photocathode, the light is converted into electrons. The electrons are then amplified in a microchannel plate, and the image produced when they hit the phosphor that serves as the screen is output as an image.
In the case of X-ray image intensifiers, the conversion from X-rays to electrons occurs at a photocathode. The electrons are further accelerated and focused by the focus electrode and anode power supply to obtain an image.
In this way, the conversion to electrons is performed by a device that matches the fluorescence and X-rays, and the human eye sees the amplified image as a visible image.
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Lambert Instruments BV, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, is a manufacturer of advanced imaging solutions. The company offers a diverse product catalog, including fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, intensified high-speed imaging, and complete high-speed recording solutions. These tools are used for measuring fluorescence resonance energy transfer, ion imaging, oxygen imaging, probing microenvironments, and medical diagnosis. Additionally, these tools find applications in medical research projects such as automated lifetime-based screening and characterization of fluorescent proteins, as well as revealing the infrastructure of cancer cells.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
Founded in 1915, Canon Electron Tubes & Devices Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer operating under Canon, Inc. The company's headquarters is located in Otawara, Tochigi, with representative offices in Tokyo, China, the USA, and Europe. The company introduced Japan's first X-ray tube in 1915. Since then, it has developed various components incorporating X-ray tubes for medical, industrial, and scientific applications. Additionally, the company produces environmentally conscious products (ECPs) to minimize environmental impact. For example, the multi-beam klystron can be operated with a low operating voltage for a relatively longer period of time due to the optimized cathode loading.
Tokyo Instruments, Inc., established in 1981, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of opto-electronics products and systems. The company offers a wide range of products, including laser processing machines, aligning systems, photodetectors, analyzers for photoelectron spectroscopy, and spectroscopy array detectors. Also offered are high-speed, high-sensitivity cameras in UV to IR, and photon detectors or counters. The company's product families consist of the Nanofinder series of 3D Laser Raman Microspectroscopy systems and the iDus Workhorse laboratory and OEM CCD platform for low-light spectroscopy.
PHOTONIS, a well-reputed French company founded in 1937, specializes in manufacturing electro-optic components and detectors. They offer a wide range of products, including photomultiplier tubes, image intensifiers, and microchannel plates. PHOTONIS serves various industries, such as scientific research, defence, medical, and industrial applications. Their products are used in applications like night view, mass spectral analysis, and space exploration. PHOTONIS is present internationally with offices and distributors in different countries. Devoted to excellence and environmental responsibility with various certifications, ensuring reliability and safety for customers.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. |
39.2%
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| 2 | PHOTONIS |
20.3%
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| 3 | Canon Electron Tubes & Devices Co., Ltd. |
19.0%
|
| 4 | Lambert Instruments BV |
14.6%
|
| 5 | Tokyo Instruments, Inc |
7.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the image intensifier page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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3 | 75.0% |
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Austria
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1 | 25.0% |
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