Ultrafast Laser Accessories for R&D and OEM

Enhanced Silver Mirror

Enhanced Silver Mirror

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Sold by: Novanta Photonics Ships from: United States
Specifications
Wavelength Range (model Dependent): 600-1200nm, 450-950nm, 500-825nm, 650-1050nm, 400-680nm, 740-940nm, 550-1500nm, 450-1300nm
Reflectivity/pair (%) HR Within Wavelength Range: >99.2, >99.6, >99 (enhanced silver mirror), >97
Damage Threshold: 0.05 J/cm^2, 0.15 J/cm^2
Surface Quality: 3/0.2 (all Ø10 within 28x16); 5/3x0.063 (Øe 33x16)
Glass Wedges for Dispersion Fine Tuning

Glass Wedges for Dispersion Fine Tuning

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Specifications
Materials: Calcium Fluoride, Fused Silica
Center Thickness (Calcium Fluoride): 14 mm
Center Thickness (Fused Silica): 1.4mm, 2.0mm
Wedge Angle (Calcium Fluoride And Fused Silica)): 4 deg
Surface Quality (Calcium Fluoride): < lambda/6, S/D<60-40

Did You Know?

Did you know that a seemingly small mismatch in group-delay dispersion (GDD) of just ±100 fs² in a chirped-mirror compressor can broaden a 30 fs Ti:sapphire pulse by more than 20%, even if the amplifier itself is perfectly aligned? Many ultrafast setups underperform not because of the laser head, but due to accessories like mis-tuned prism pairs, non-collinear compressor geometry, or mounts that introduce angular jitter at the tens of microradian level, which directly degrades carrier–envelope phase stability and focusability. Properly specified accessories—e.g., low-GDD vacuum windows, high-damage-threshold coatings, and low-dispersion beam samplers—are often the limiting factor in reaching the advertised pulse duration at the target. Accessories also govern nonlinear side effects: an uncoated 1 mm fused silica window at 800 nm can add ~36 fs² of GDD and appreciable self-phase modulation at >1 TW/cm², enough to distort both temporal and spectral profiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ultrafast laser accessories include beam delivery components (mirrors, periscopes, beam expanders), pulse control and shaping devices (compressors, stretchers, pulse pickers), diagnostic tools (autocorrelators, FROG/SPIDER analyzers, power and energy meters), and safety/enclosure hardware. They are used to condition the beam (spatially and temporally), adapt it to experiments or production tools, monitor performance, and ensure safe operation of femtosecond and picosecond laser systems.

Ultrafast Laser Accessories Overview

Ultrafast laser accessories on FindLight cover the components required to condition, route, and characterize femtosecond and picosecond light sources. Typical products include beam expanders, attenuators, pulse compressors, delay lines, synchronization modules, diagnostics, and specialized fiber or free-space couplers designed for sub-picosecond operation.

These accessories are optimized for high peak power and short pulse durations, with attention to group delay dispersion (GDD), nonlinear effects, and damage thresholds. They support Ti:sapphire oscillators and amplifiers, Yb-based systems, OPA/OPCPA sources, and fiber lasers used in micromachining, nonlinear optics, and time-resolved spectroscopy.

Typical Specifications and Use Cases

Common parameters for ultrafast accessories include:

  • Wavelength range: Usually 700–1100 nm for Ti:sapphire, 1030–1100 nm for Yb systems, and broader coverage for OPA outputs (e.g., 500–2600 nm).
  • Pulse duration compatibility: From <10 fs to several picoseconds, with defined dispersion and higher-order dispersion values.
  • Average and peak power handling: Specified in W–kW average power and GW–TW peak power, along with damage threshold in J/cm².
  • Clear aperture and numerical aperture: Relevant for beam expanders, objectives, and coupling accessories.
  • Temporal range and resolution: For delay lines, timing modules, and autocorrelator accessories.

Typical use cases include pulse compression and dispersion management in CPA systems, beam shaping for precision micromachining, temporal synchronization in pump–probe experiments, and inline pulse diagnostics for system monitoring and feedback control.

Buyer Guidance on FindLight

When selecting accessories for ultrafast lasers, start by matching wavelength range and pulse duration to your source. Verify damage thresholds and compatible power levels, especially for amplifier and high-repetition-rate systems. For dispersive accessories such as compressors and prism or grating assemblies, compare vendor-specified GDD and higher-order dispersion against your target pulse width.

For beam delivery accessories, evaluate clear aperture, transmission, coating design, and mechanical interface to existing optomechanics. For diagnostic Accessories, consider temporal resolution, measurement range, sensitivity, and required input power.

On FindLight you can compare specifications across multiple accessories, shortlist suitable options, and request quotes or technical information directly from suppliers. No registration is required to initiate contact, enabling rapid evaluation and procurement of ultrafast laser accessories for both R&D and OEM integration.