Carmel X-780/1550 Fiber-Based Femtosecond Lasers
Description
The Carmel X-series is a range of high power, air-cooled, fiber-based femtosecond lasers with output powers from 0.2 to greater than 2.5 W and pulse widths of less than 90 fs in the industry’s most compact, user-friendly package. The Carmel X-780/1550 provides switchable 780 nm and 1550 nm outputs for a wide range of ultrafast laser applications, including bio-imaging, multiphoton microscopy, optical metrology, 3D-microprinting, terahertz imaging and ophthalmology. It is offered as both a scientific version with front panel controls and an OEM version controlled through an RS-232 interface. A simple slide switch on the laser head enables the output to be toggled from between 780 and 1550 nm outputs.
The system features a rack mountable controller with a robust armored cable interface to the compact laser head, which facilitates its incorporation into OEM designs. It is over 100 times smaller than many Ti:sapphire lasers with a similar output power level. A simple key switch interface provides for manual operation with full remote access through computer control. The X-series includes the capability of remote data logging, power monitoring, system diagnostics, and automated adjustments for prolonged lifetime and OEM preventative maintenance. The rugged design supports 24/7 operation with an expected lifetime of > 10,000 hours.
The building block of the X-series is Calmar’s renowned ultrafast fiber seed laser platform, which utilizes the proprietary Mendocino saturable absorber technology developed and perfected over a twenty year period to deliver reproducible and reliable mode-locking at turn-on. The system provides an output pulse width of < 90 fs with minimal pulse pedestal and excellent long term pulse-to-pulse stability (<1% rms) over a wide operating temperature range (17-30°C). An exceptional output beam quality (M2 < 1.1) enables a near diffraction-limited spot size with suitable microscope objectives for demanding multiphoton, 3D microprinting and materials processing applications. Repetition rates can be specified from 10 to 80 MHz with an RF synchronization output provided as a trigger signal.
For multiphoton microscopy applications, the Carmel X-780/1550 provides an ideal ultrafast laser solution for optimum multiphoton fluorescence and second and third harmonic cellular tissue imaging with minimal scatter and reduced risk of photodamage. The compact laser head and associated armored fiber cable make for straight forward integration into existing microscopes with minimal delivery optics. If the performance parameters do not quite fit your application requirements, please contact us at sales@calmarlaser.com to discuss a customized solution.
Carmel X-780/1550 Fiber-Based Femtosecond Lasers
Specifications |
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| Wavelength: | 780/1550 nm |
| Repetition Rate: | 80 MHz |
| Output Power: | 1-3 W |
| Pulse Duration: | <90 fs |
| Spectrum Width: | ~ 10 nm |
Features
- High power (up to 2 W)
- < 90 fs pulse widths
- Outstanding beam quality (M2
< 1.1) - Exceptional beam pointing stability
- All air-cooled, no chiller required
- Turn-key operation and full computer control
- Remote system diagnostics
- Expected lifetime > 10,000 hours
Applications
- Multiphoton microscopy
- Optical metrology
- Materials characterization
- Terahertz radiation
- 3D-microprinting
- Nonlinear spectroscopy
- Ophthalmology
- Replacement of a Ti:sapphire laser
For pricing, technical or any other questions please contact the supplier
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How to order?
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Ships from:
United States
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Sold by:
Calmar Laser -
On FindLight:
since 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The free space output can be configured for either 780 nm, 1550 nm, or both 780 and 1550 nm with a switch to toggle between the two wavelengths.