Picosecond Nd:YLF Lasers
datasheet
- Short pulse picosecond mode-locked lasers
- Up to 70 mJ
- 10 ps pulses
- Up to 10 Hz pulse repetition rate
- Short pulse picosecond mode-locked lasers
- Up to 70 mJ
- 10 ps pulses
- Up to 10 Hz pulse repetition rate
Features & Applications
Features
- 10 ps pulse duration
- Fiber master oscillator
- Diode pumped regenerative amplifier
- Flashlamp pumped power amplifier producing up to 70 mJ per pulse at 1053 nm
- Excellent pulse duration stability
- Up to 10 Hz repetition rate
- PC control via USB (RS232 is optional) and LabView™ drivers
- Remote control pad
- Optional streak camera triggering pulse with <10 ps rms jitter
- Optional thermostabilized second, third or fourth harmonic generators
- Optical parametric generators for tunable wavelength output in 210 – 2600 nm range are available
Applications
- Time resolved spectroscopy
- Nonlinear spectroscopy
- OPG pumping
- Other spectroscopic and nonlinear optics experiments
Description
Nd:YLF mode-locked picosecond lasers produces high energy pulses with as short as 10 ps pulse duration.
Rugged and reliable design
Diode pumped mode-locked quasi‑CW master oscillator produces the train of the pulses that is guided to the regenerative amplifier for further amplification. The single pulse is cavity‑dumped from regenerative amplifier and then amplified by linear amplifiers to up to 80 mJ pulse energy. The output pulse energy can be adjusted in approximately 1% steps from 1 mJ to nominal output, at the same time pulse-to-pulse energy stability remains less than 1.5% rms at 1053 nm.
Angle-tuned KD*P and KDP crystals mounted in thermostabilised ovens are used for second, third and fourth harmonic generation. Harmonic separators ensure high spectral purity of each harmonic directed to different output port.
Build in energy monitors continuously monitors output pulse energy. Data from the energy monitor can be seen on the remote keypad or on PC monitor.
The laser provides triggering pulse for synchronization of customer‘s equipment with lead up to 500 ns. The lead of triggering pulse can be adjusted in ~0.25 ns steps from control pad or PC.
PRETRIG is standard feature for streak camera triggering and can provide pulse with up to 1000 μs lead that can be adjusted from PC with approx. 33 ns step.
Simple and convenient laser control
For customer convenience the laser can be controlled via remote control pad. The remote pad allows easy control of all the parameters and features a backlit display that is easy to read even when wearing laser safety eyewear.
Alternatively, the laser can be controlled from personal computer via USB port using supplied software for Windows™ operating system. LabView™ drivers are supplied as well.
Specifications & Options
| Model | PL3143 | PL3143A |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 1) | ||
| Pulse energy | ||
| at 1053 nm | 40 mJ | 70 mJ |
| at 526.5 nm 2) | 20 mJ | 35 mJ |
| at 351 nm 3) | 10 mJ | 17 mJ |
| at 263 nm 3) | Contact Ekspla | |
| Pulse duration (FWHM) 4) | 10 ± 2 ps | |
| Repetition rate | 10 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Triggering mode | internal/external | |
| SYNC OUT pulse jitter 5) | < 30 ps | |
| SYNC OUT pulse lead/delay 6) | -500..50 ns | |
| PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Laser head size (W × L × H) | 462 × 1245 × 255 mm | |
| Electric cabinet size (W × L × H) | 550 × 600 × 835 mm | |
| Umbilical length | 2.5 m | |
| OPERATING REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Water consumption (max 20 °C) | < 15 l/min | |
| Room temperature | 22±2 °C | |
| Relative humidity | 20 – 80 % (non-condensing) | |
| Power requirements 7) | three phase, 208 or 380 VAC, 20 A, 50/60 Hz | |
| Power consumption | <2.5 kVA | <3 kVA |
- Due to continuous improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice. Parameters marked typical are not specifications. They are indications of typical performance and will vary with each unit we manufacture. Unless stated otherwise all specifications are measured at 1053 nm and for basic system without options.
- For -SH option. Outputs are not simultaneous. Please inquiry for pulse energies at other wavelengths.
- With auxiliary H400 harmonic generator unit. Outputs are not simultaneous. Please inquiry for pulse energies at other wavelengths.
- Inquiry for optional pulse durations in 20 – 80 ps range.
- With respect to optical pulse. <10 ps jitter is provided with PRETRIG standard feature.
- SYNC OUT lead or delay can be adjusted with ~0.25 ns steps in specified range. PRETRIG standard feature provide -1000..5000 μs lead/delay time adjustment range.
- Mains voltage should be specified when ordering.
Note: Laser must be connected to the mains electricity all the time. If there will be no mains electricity for longer that 1 hour then laser (system) needs warm up for a few hours before switching on.
PRETRIG FEATURE
Provides low jitter pulse for streak camera triggering with delay in -1000…5100 µs range and <10 ps rms jitter.
