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Titan Mid-IR Broadly Tunable Laser for Spectroscopy and Metrology

Titan Mid-IR Broadly Tunable Laser for Spectroscopy and Metrology

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Sold by: Radiantis Ships from: Spain
Specifications
Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 1450 – 4000 nm
Core Tuning Range: 1450 – 4000 nm
Output Power (avg): 5 W
Idler Polarization: Horizontal
Oria IR OPO - Automated Infrared Wavelength Extension for Femtosecond Ti:sapphire Lasers

Oria IR OPO - Automated Infrared Wavelength Extension for Femtosecond Ti:sapphire Lasers

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Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 1000 – 4000 nm
Core Tuning Range: 1000 – 4000 nm
Output Power (avg): 1 W
Pulse Duration: 120 fs
Inspire Femtosecond Optical Parametric Oscillator 345–2500 nm

Inspire Femtosecond Optical Parametric Oscillator 345–2500 nm

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Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 340 – 2500 nm
Core Tuning Range: 340 – 2500 nm
Output Power (avg): 1 W
Pulse Duration: 120 fs
APE Levante Emerald Engine Pump Laser 532 nm

APE Levante Emerald Engine Pump Laser 532 nm

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Sold by: Applied Physics & Electronics, Inc. Ships from: United States
Specifications
Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 690 – 990 nm
Core Tuning Range: 690 – 990 nm
Output Power (avg): 4 W
Pulse Duration: 6 fs
APE Levante Emerald Engine Pump Laser

APE Levante Emerald Engine Pump Laser

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Sold by: Applied Physics & Electronics, Inc. Ships from: United States
Specifications
Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 640 – 2030 nm
Core Tuning Range: 640 – 960 nm
Output Power (avg): 3 W
Pulse Duration: 2000 fs
APE Levante IR - Femtosecond Pumped OPO

APE Levante IR - Femtosecond Pumped OPO

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Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 1320 – 4800 nm
Core Tuning Range: 1320 – 2000 nm
Output Power (avg): 1.2 W
Pulse Duration: 200 fs
APE Levante IR - Picosecond Pumped OPO

APE Levante IR - Picosecond Pumped OPO

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Sold by: Applied Physics & Electronics, Inc. Ships from: United States
Specifications
Repetition Rate: 75 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 1315 – 4800 nm
Core Tuning Range: 1315 – 2000 nm
Output Power (avg): 1.5 W
Pulse Duration: 2000 fs
APE OPO-X - Pumped Widely Tunable Oscillator

APE OPO-X - Pumped Widely Tunable Oscillator

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Sold by: Applied Physics & Electronics, Inc. Ships from: United States
Specifications
Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 505 – 740 nm
Core Tuning Range: 1750 – 4000 nm
Output Power (avg): 0.5 W
Pulse Duration: 200 fs
APE Levante Emerald Engine Pump Laser Paladin

APE Levante Emerald Engine Pump Laser Paladin

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Sold by: Applied Physics & Electronics, Inc. Ships from: United States
Specifications
Repetition Rate: 80 MHz
Total Tuning Range: 690 – 990 nm
Core Tuning Range: 690 – 990 nm
Output Power (avg): 20 W
Pulse Duration: 15 fs

Did You Know?

The first optical parametric oscillator was demonstrated by Joseph Giordmaine and Bob Miller in 1965, five years after the invention of the laser, at Bell Labs. Wavelength tunability and the possibility to attain wavelengths in infrared, far-infrared and terahertz region are the attributes which make OPOs so fascinating. Optical parametric oscillators are used as coherent light sources for various scientific applications, such as generating squeezed light for research in the area of quantum physics and spectroscopy. OPOs can be singly-resonant and pumped with an actively Q-switched Nd:YAG laser.
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Ultrafast Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPOs): Tunable Light Sources for Advanced Applications

Ultrafast Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPOs) are nonlinear optical devices that generate coherent light with ultrashort pulse durations, typically in the femtosecond to picosecond range. By leveraging parametric amplification within a resonant cavity, OPOs convert a fixed-frequency pump laser into two lower-frequency outputs—the signal and idler—offering broad wavelength tunability across the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) spectra.

Operating Principles

An OPO consists of a nonlinear crystal placed inside an optical resonator. When pumped by a laser, the crystal facilitates the down-conversion of photons into signal and idler waves through a process governed by energy and momentum conservation. The phase-matching conditions within the crystal determine the efficiency and wavelength range of the output. By adjusting parameters such as crystal temperature or orientation, users can finely tune the output wavelengths to suit specific applications.

Key Features

  • Broad Wavelength Tunability: OPOs can cover extensive spectral ranges, enabling access to wavelengths that are challenging to achieve with conventional lasers.

  • Ultrashort Pulse Generation: Capable of producing pulses as short as a few femtoseconds, OPOs are ideal for time-resolved spectroscopy and ultrafast dynamics studies.

  • High Peak Powers: The amplification process allows for the generation of high-intensity pulses suitable for nonlinear optical experiments.

  • Compatibility with Various Pump Lasers: OPOs can be pumped by different laser systems, including Ti:Sapphire and Ytterbium-based lasers, providing flexibility in experimental setups.

Applications

  • Time-Resolved Spectroscopy: OPOs enable the study of ultrafast phenomena in chemistry and physics by providing tunable, short-duration pulses.

  • Nonlinear Microscopy: In techniques like multiphoton microscopy, OPOs offer the necessary wavelengths and pulse durations for deep tissue imaging with high resolution.

  • Quantum Optics: OPOs are instrumental in generating entangled photon pairs and squeezed states, essential for quantum communication and computing.

  • Material Processing: The high peak powers and tunable wavelengths of OPOs make them suitable for precise micromachining and surface structuring applications.

Recent Developments

Advancements in OPO technology have led to the development of compact, automated systems with improved stability and user-friendly interfaces. For instance, the Inspire™ family of femtosecond OPOs offers broad tunability from 345 nm to 2500 nm, delivering near-transform-limited pulses with high average power across the spectral range. Similarly, the Titan CW OPO provides continuously tunable output wavelengths in the mid-IR, across 1435 to 4138 nm, achieved with a single set of optics without the need to exchange any module.

Conclusion

Ultrafast Optical Parametric Oscillators are indispensable tools in the field of photonics, offering unparalleled flexibility in generating tunable, high-intensity ultrashort pulses. Their broad wavelength coverage and compatibility with various laser systems make them suitable for a wide array of applications, from fundamental research to industrial processes. As technology continues to advance, OPOs are poised to play an even more significant role in expanding the capabilities of ultrafast optics.