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UK company 02641768, incorporated on 30 August 1991.
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Photek Limited is a UK company with status active founded in 1991 based in South East England.
Company number 02641768
Updated 07 Jul 2026 09:49
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The PRD grant for the development of a high precision particle physics detector led to the construction and successful operation of a novel time of flight detector, achieving 70ps resolution per detected Cherenkov photon (N. Harnew et al., JINST 15 (2020) C04031, arXiv:2003.03373). This research lead directly to the development of commercial micro-channel plate photon detectors, allowing our UK commercial partner (Photek) to bring new products to market https://www.photek.co.uk/products/photon-imaging.html .
The PRD grant for the development of a high precision particle physics detector led to the construction and successful operation of a novel time of flight detector, achieving 70ps resolution per detected Cherenkov photon (N. Harnew et al., JINST 15 (2020) C04031, arXiv:2003.03373). This research lead directly to the development of commercial micro-channel plate photon detectors, allowing our UK commercial partner (Photek) to bring new products to market https://www.photek.co.uk/products/photon-imaging.html .
5 Jul 2024 to 5 Jul 2026
To develop improved red and infra-red detector sensitivity, by developing a step change in technical capabilities and opening up exciting new scientific and industrial markets.
1 Feb 2018 to 30 Nov 2021
To develop innovative data analytics software solutions that can be integrated with a product range of multi-anode detectors and photon detectors.
1 Jun 2015 to 31 Oct 2017
To install an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) facility and transfer expertise to develop coatings to enhance the performance of Photek products in terms of lifetime, photo-response and timing.
1 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2017
To develop and implement a novel process to manufacture new and improved photocathode devices through molecular beam epitaxy.
1 Feb 2012 to 31 Mar 2014
Life scientists that base their research on fluorescence detection methods, such as Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) or Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) require high spatial and temporal resolution. However, current technology only allows for one or the other. One currently available option is to use an EMCCD camera that has good sp...
1 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2013
To design novel Ion optics for velocity map imaging spectrometers suitable for both imaging and characterisation of attosecond laser systems.
1 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2013
To develop innovative control and imaging data processing software for detector systems targeted at Life Sciences and other applications thereby extending the capabilities and product range.
