High Power Diode-Pumped Nanosecond Amplifier Systems NanoFlux HP

NanoFlux HP series

High Power Diode-Pumped Nanosecond Amplifier Systems

NanoFlux series electro-optically Q-switched nanosecond Nd:YAG amplifier systems deliver high energy pulses at high repetition rates.

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Features

  • Up to 5 J at 1064 nm output pulse energy
  • 100 Hz repetition rate
  • Pulse durations from 2 ns to 500 ns
  • Spatial Super-Gaussian beam profile
  • Low maintenance cost and long diode lifetime
  • Variable pulse duration and temporal pulse shape control (AWG) option available
  • Various customization possibilities to tailor for specific application
  • High efficiency diode pumping chambers
  • Small laser head footprint and OEM integration upon request
  • Internal system diagnostics
  • Thermally induced birefringence compensation for high pulse repetition rates
  • Integrated vacuum system for image relay for smooth Super-Gaussian beam profile
  • Optional thermally stabilized second and third harmonics generators

Applications

  • Thomson Scattering
  • Multi-stage OPCPA pumping
  • Non-linear optics
  • Ti:S pumping

Description

NanoFlux series electro-optically Q-switched nanosecond Nd:YAG amplifier systems produce high energy pulses at high repetition rates. A diode-pumped Q-switched nanosecond laser, based on proven technology, serves as the system master oscillator. The pulses it produces are further amplified to the high-energy output pulses featuring a Super-Gaussian beam profile. The laser system master oscillator output pulses as short as several nanoseconds, featuring a uniform beam profile and low divergence. Alternatively, customers own seed source can be implemented as master oscillator and amplified to required energy level for further amplification in main power amplifiers. Power amplifiers are a chain of low-maintenance diode-pumped single and double pass amplifiers where pulses are amplified up to the required energy. During amplification, spatial beam shaping is employed in order to get a Super-Gaussian beam shape at the output.

Thermally stabilized angle-tuned harmonic generators assure stable second and third harmonic outputs. High spectral purity of harmonics output radiation is achieved using dichroic mirrors in pairs.

System control can be performed in several ways. Using a laser system via RS232 and LAN ports, using a personal computer with supplied software for the Windows operating system. To tailor the laser for specific applications or requirements, a number of customization possibilities are available; e.g., customer’s seed laser integration; multi-channel outputs; burst amplification, and others.

ModelNanoFlux N1k100NanoFlux N3k100NanoFlux N5k100
Main specifications 1)
Output energy
at 1064 nm1000 mJ3000 mJ5000 mJ
at 532 nm 2) 3)650 mJ1900 mJ3000 mJ
at 355 nm 2)inquireinquireinquire
Pulse repetition rate100 Hz100 Hz1 kHz
Pulse duration 4)5 ± 1 ns5 ± 1 ns5 ± 1 ns
Pulse energy stability 5)
at 1064 nm≤ 0.5 %≤ 0.5 %≤ 0.5 %
at 532 nm≤ 0.8 %≤ 0.8 %≤ 0.8 %
at 355 nm≤ 2 %≤ 2 %≤ 2 %
Long-term power drift 6)± 2 %± 2 %± 2 %
Beam spatial profile 7)Super-GaussianSuper-GaussianSuper-Gaussian
Beam diameter 8)10 mm12 mm18 mm
Beam pointing stability 9)≤ 30 µrad≤ 30 µrad≤ 30 µrad
Beam divergence≤ 0.7 mrad≤ 0.5 mrad≤ 0.7 mrad
Optical pulse jitter 10)≤ 0.2 ns≤ 0.2 ns≤ 0.2 ns
Polarizationlinearlinearlinear
Physical characteristics 11)
Laser head size (W×L×H mm)600×1200×300900×2000×300900×2000×300
Power supply size (W×L×H mm)553×600×830553×600×1230553×600×1230
Umbilical length 12)2.5 m2.5 m2.5 m
Operating requirements 13)
Power requirements 14)208, 380 or 400 V AC,
three phase, 50/60 Hz
208, 380 or 400 V AC,
three phase, 50/60 Hz
208, 380 or 400 V AC,
three phase, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 15)≤ 3 kW≤ 6 kW≤ 10 kW
Water supply 15)≤ 8 l/min,
2 Bar, max 20 °C
≤ 12 l/min,
2 Bar, max 20 °C
≤ 20 l/min,
2 Bar, max 20 °C
Operating ambient temperature22 ± 2 °C22 ± 2 °C22 ± 2 °C
Storage ambient temperature15 – 35 °C15 – 35 °C15 – 35 °C
Relative humidity (non-condensing)≤ 80 %≤ 80 %≤ 80 %
Cleanness of the roomISO Class 7ISO Class 7ISO Class 7
ModelNanoFlux N1k100NanoFlux N3k100NanoFlux N5k100
  1. Due to continuous improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice. The parameters marked ‘typical’ are typical performance and vary with each unit we manufacture. These parameters can be customized to meet customers’ requirements. All parameters measured at 1064 nm if not stated otherwise.
  2. Harmonic outputs are optional. Specifications are valid with the respective harmonic module purchased. Outputs are not simultaneous.
  3. Second harmonic specification is valid when only the SH option is ordered. If TH/FH options are ordered, second harmonic efficiency is reduced to ~50%.
  4. Standard pulse duration is 5 ns. Other pulse durations can be ordered within the range of 0.2 – 500 ns. Output energy differs depending on duration.
  5. Under stable environmental conditions, normalized to average pulse energy (relative standard deviation, averaged from 60 s). Measured after 30 min warm-up when the ambient temperature variation is less than ±2 °C during 8 hours.
  6. Super-Gaussian spatial mode of 6 – 11th order in near field.
  7. Beam diameter is measured at the laser output at the 1/e2 level.
  8. Beam pointing stability is measured as the beam centroid movement in the focal plane of a focusing lens (RMS, averaged from 60 s).
  9. Optical pulse jitter with respect to electrical synchronization pulse outputs: Trig out > 3.5 V @ 50 Ω.
  10. System sizes are preliminary and depend on the customer’s lab layout and options ordered.
  11. Longer umbilical with up to 5 m available upon request.
  12. The laser and auxiliary units must be settled in a place void of dust and aerosols. It is advisable to operate the laser in an air-conditioned room, provided that the laser is placed at a distance from air conditioning outlets. The laser should be positioned on a solid worktable. Access from one side should be ensured.
  13. Voltage fluctuations allowed are +10 % / -15 % from the nominal value.
  14. Power consumption and water supply requirements deviate depending on system configuration.

Note: The laser must be connected to the mains electricity at all times. If there will be no mains electricity for longer than 1 hour, then the laser (system) needs warm up for a few hours before switching on.

OptionDescriptionComment
– AWGTemporal pulse shaping capabilityTemporal pulse shape control in 1 – 500 ns range by 125 ps step
– AWWater-air cooling optionReplaces or supplements Water-to-Water cooling unit. Heat dissipation equals total power consumption
– External vacuum supplyExternal vacuum pump and tubing
– GGaussian like spatial beam profileReduces the output energy of fundamental by ~70 %
OptionDescriptionComment