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Amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) Automation Setup Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) Automation Setup Guide. This guide is designed to help you set up a GUI application using Tkinter for experiment automation.

Application Features

1. Intuitive Angle Adjustment: Easily jog angles up or down with precision, tailored to the size of the angle for seamless navigation.

2. Live Spectrum Visualization: Instantly view live spectrum data at any angle, providing real-time insights. Save live spectrum snapshots to a specified location for future reference.

3. Automated Instrument Control:

   • Thorlabs K10CR1 Rotation Stage Integration: Effortlessly control rotation stage settings, including initial and final angles, and step size.
   • Ocean Optics Spectrometer: Seamlessly capture spectra data and display it on the GUI. Save spectrum data to a user-defined directory for analysis.
   • Power Meter Integration: Control power meter settings to capture power versus angle data. Plot the results directly on the GUI and save the data for further analysis.

4. Sample Naming: Conveniently assign names to your experiments for easy identification and organization.

5. Progress Tracking: Stay informed with a progress bar, indicating the status of ongoing operations for enhanced user experience.

6. On-Screen Logging: Access logs directly on the GUI interface, ensuring transparency and facilitating troubleshooting if needed.

Hardware Requirements

• Thorlabs K10CR1 Rotation Stage
• Ocean Optics Spectrometer HR4000
• Starbright Power Meter

Dwonload the Required Drivers

1. Download APT Software for Thorlab K10CR1:

   • Download and install the APT (Advanced Positioning Technology) software from Thorlabs Software.

2. Install Spectra Suite for Ocean Optics Spectrometer :

   • Download and install Spectra Suite for Ocean Optics spectrometers.

   Note: Do not plug in the Spectrometer untill you install the Spectra Suite.

3. Install StarLab For StarbrightPower Meter

   • Download and install StarLab for Starbright Power Meter.

Required Python version

• Python 3.9 or higher

Required Packages

• matplotlib==3.5.2
• numpy==1.22.0
• pywin32==304
• qcodes_contrib_drivers==0.18.0
• seabreeze==2.4.0

Note: The required packages are already listed in the requirements.txt file.

How to Run the Application

1. Open Terminal:

   • Open a terminal window on your computer.

2. Navigate to the Application Folder:

   • Use the cd command to navigate to the folder where your application is located.

3. Install Required Packages:

   • Type the following command and press Enter to install the required packages:

     pip install -r requirements.txt
     

4. Run the Application:

   • Type the following command and press Enter to run the application:

     click on ASE.bat
     

5. GUI Interface:

   • The GUI application will open, providing a user-friendly interface for experiment automation.

6. Enter Required Fields:

   • Enter the required parameters, such as the start angle, final angle, step size, exposure time, and the number of accumulations.

Addtional Resoures

1. Learn More About QCoDeS Contrib Drivers:

   • QCoDeS Contrib Drivers Documentation.

2. Explore Thorlabs K10CR1 Example:

   • Thorlabs K10CR1 Example.

3. Read Python Seabreeze Documentation:

   • Python Seabreeze Documentation.

Known Issues

• Sometime Thorlab KC10CR1 rotation stage does not move to the Home (0 deg) angle. In this case, you need to restart the application and replug the wheel then try again.