Nanosecond Lasers

What are Nanosecond Lasers?

A nanosecond laser is a type of laser that emits pulses of light with a duration measured in nanoseconds (10^-9 seconds).

These short pulses of light allow for high precision and reduced heat-affected zone in material processing applications, and are typically used in LIBS, LIDAR, laser target marking, medical, and scientific applications. Nanosecond lasers are the most common category of q-switched pulsed lasers used today. Q-switching is a technique that allows the generation of laser pulses with extremely high peak power.

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With a q-switch, a high-speed shutter is introduced into the optical cavity to temporarily increase the cavity losses until the gain materials metastable level is fully saturated. Once the switch is opened, all of the light is emitted at one time. For most laser gain materials, the depletion time is on the order of a few nanoseconds (10^-9s), resulting in the generation of laser pulses.

Solid-state (DPSS) lasers, fiber lasers, and microchip lasers can all be q-switched and therefore used to produce nanosecond pulse width lasers. Because of the wide range of gain materials and technologies, nanosecond lasers are available in a vast wavelength range from the ultraviolet through the infrared region, pulse energies from nJ to J, and repetition rates varying from Hz to MHz. The high peak power and short pulse widths of these lasers are ideal for a wide range of applications including LIBS, laser designation, and marking.

Our Nanosecond Laser Products

RPMC lasers offers a wide range of high-quality nanosecond pulsed lasers, in numerous wavelengths, designed with repetition rates ranging from single-shot up to 2 MHz, short pulse durations from 125ns down to sub-nanosecond, and various pulse energy specifications, depending on the configuration.

Our nanosecond lasers are available in the UV, Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, NIR, SWIR, and MWIR spectral regions. We supply diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers, fiber lasers, microchip lasers, tunable DPSS lasers, MIL-Spec. Lasers, and DPSS amplifiers in our nanosecond laser category.

Our Nanosecond Laser Experience

RPMC is your Nanosecond Laser Supplier! We have supplied 1000’s of nanosecond lasers for many various applications across multiple markets. Whether you’re working with military standards, looking for a laser source for your OEM project, or performing scientific research, we have the experience to help you find the right laser at the best price.

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Peak Power and Average Power in ns and Sub-ns Lasers

The extremely high peak power levels achievable by pulsed laser sources are among the main reason for their success in many of the applications which have emerged in the last decades. Therefore, a precise estimation of the laser peak power, given other operational parameters such as average power, pulse duration, and repetition rate, is fundamental to select the best option for a particular application among the different commercial alternatives. In principle, it is quite simple to calculate the peak power, considering the actual temporal profile of the laser pulse. By assuming a train of continuously repeated, periodical, square pulses with repetition rate fR, pulse duration tP and average power PAV, the pulse energy EP and peak power PP calculations are trivial, with pulse energy provided by the ratio between average power and repetition rate and peak power provided by the ratio between energy and pulse duration:

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Passive vs Active Q-Switching

Q-switching is the most effective method for producing high energy pulsed lasers. While there are many different varieties of a q-switch, they all follow the same basic operating principle. Q-switches temporarily increase the cavity losses so that the gain threshold is artificially high preventing the laser from emitting light. This process allows the population inversion inside of the gain medium to grow until it becomes fully saturated. At this point, the q-switch is “opened” causing the cavity losses to plummet, dropping the gain threshold, and allowing all of the stored energy in the gain medium to be emitted in one rapid pulse. This process, which is illustrated in the figure below causes the emission of extremely short pulses of light with extremely high peak powers.

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Custom, Integrated System Platforms for Customer-Specific Applications

In their modern applications lab, ideal for proof-of-concept testing and sample processing, they provide a host of DPSS laser configurations with a range of wavelengths and power levels. Their dedicated staff has years of application experience and offer process development support to help get your project up and running. The experience of the applications lab experts covers a broad range of materials and processing techniques. For example, with glass and sapphire, they have demonstrated lens marking, surface engraving, microchannel processing, dicing, hole drilling, and intra-volume marking. They can perform color marking on stainless steel, deep 3D laser milling on synthetic polycrystalline diamond (PCD), micro-hole drilling through nickel iron alloy, gray scale marking on plastics, high contrast marking on heat-sensitive polymeric materials, and many other successful application examples.

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With 1000s of fielded units, and over 25 years of experience, providing OEMs, contract manufacturers, and researchers with the best laser solution for their application, our expert team is ready to help! Working with RPMC ensures you are getting trusted advice from our knowledgeable and technical staff on a wide range of laser products. RPMC and our manufacturers are willing and able to provide custom solutions for your unique application.

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Part Number	Type	Wavelength (nm)	Output power (W)	Pulse energy (uJ)	Pulse width	Rep rate	Q-switch type
1.5um Pulsed Fiber Lasers	Nanosecond Lasers, Picosecond Lasers, Pulsed Fiber Lasers	1530-1564	0.150, 1.0, 4.0	5.0, 25.0, 80.0	400ps, 50ns	5kHz, 1MHz, 2MHz	Active
1um Pulsed Fiber Lasers	Pulsed Fiber Lasers	1030-1100	5.0	150.0	400ps, 50ns	10kHz, 100kHz, 1MHz	Active
Aero	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 10 W	Up to 200 mJ	5ns - 15ns	Single Shot to 500Hz	Active
AIRTRAC Mini Series	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1064	0.625	15000.0, 25000.0	10ns - 25ns	0-25Hz	Active
AIRTRAC-Green	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	532, 1064	10.0	70000.0	4ns - 7ns	0-25Hz	Active
AIRTRAC-LP	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1064	5.0	50000.0	10ns - 25ns	0-25Hz	Active
AIRTRAC-SP	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1064	5.0	70000.0	4ns - 7ns	0-25Hz	Active
C-Wedge HB 3um	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	3000		50.0	3ns	Single shot to 1kHz	Active
CEUV	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	266, 355, 532, 1064	5.0, 10.0, 20.0		3ns	10kHz to 1MHz	Active
ER902	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1535	0.002	200.0	4ns	Single Shot to 10Hz	Passive
Iris	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	447, 671	Up to 4W	Varies	15ns - 50ns	50kHz to 100kHz	Active
Jenlas Fiber ns	Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Pulsed Fiber Lasers	1085	Up to 100 W	Up to 1.1 mJ	125ns	Up to 200 kHz	Active
KAUKAS 1	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1534	0.005	1000.0	14ns	Single Shot to 5Hz	Passive
KAUKAS 2	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1534	0.004	2000.0	11ns	Single Shot to 2Hz	Passive
KAUKAS 3	Mil-Spec Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1534	0.003	3000.0	8ns	Single Shot to 1Hz	Passive
MicroMake 532	Micromachining Laser System	532				1kHz, 10kHz to 100kHz
neoVAN	DPSS Amplifiers	1064	50.0	5000.0	400ps, CW
Nimbus	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	770, 1064	Up to 2 W	Up to 2 mJ	4ns, 700ps	Single shot to 1kHz	Active
Onda	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 80 W	Up to 800 µJ	2ns - 12ns	Up to 100 kHz	Active
One	CW DPSS Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1047, 1030, 1064	Up to 4W	Up to 200 µJ	5ns - 20ns	Up to 30 kHz	Passive
Q-DOUBLE	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	526.5, 263, 266, 351, 355, 532, 1053, 1064	Up to 2 W	Up to 80 mJ	5ns, 7ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-SHIFT	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	Multiple Wavelength Options	Up to 1 W	Up to 40 mJ	2ns - 5ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-SPARK	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 250 mW	Up to 20 mJ	800ps, 1.5ns, 2ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-TUNE-G	Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers	Tunable	Up to 230 mW	Up to 11 mJ	4ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-TUNE-HR	Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers	Tunable	5.0	Up to 100 µJ	5ns - 7ns	Up to 100 kHz
Q-TUNE-IR	Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers	Tunable	Up to 130 mW	Up to 6 mJ	3ns - 4ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-TUNE	Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers	Tunable	Up to 160 mW	Up to 8 mJ	5ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Quantas-Q1	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	526.5, 211, 213, 263, 266, 351, 355, 532, 1053, 1064	Up to 500 mW	Up to 40 mJ	10ns, 9ns, 8ns	Single Shot up to 50 Hz	Active
Quantas-Q2	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	526.5, 211, 213, 263, 266, 351, 355, 532, 1053, 1064	Up to 2 W	Up to 80 mJ	10ns, 5ns, 6ns, 7ns, 8ns	Up to 200 Hz	Active
Quantas-Q2HE	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	526.5, 211, 213, 263, 266, 351, 355, 532, 1053, 1064	Up to 5 W	Up to 120 mJ	6ns, 7ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
SB1-1064	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1064	0.008, 0.012, 0.040, 0.110, 0.150, 0.200, 0.225, 0.400	2.0, 15.0, 20.0, 30.0, 40.0, 60.0, 80.0	400ps, 1.3ns	100Hz, 200Hz, 1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 55kHz, 100kHz	Passive
SB1-236.5	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	236.5	0.001	0.200, 2.0	1.3ns	500Hz, 5kHz	Passive
SB1-266	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	266	0.002, 0.005	0.500, 1.0, 2.0	1.3ns	1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz	Passive
SB1-355	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	355	0.010	1.0	1.3ns	10kHz	Passive
SB1-473	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	473	0.0009, 0.010, 0.015	1.0, 3.0, 9.0	2ns	100Hz, 5kHz, 10kHz	Passive
SB1-532	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	532	0.004, 0.006, 0.010, 0.017, 0.020, 0.030, 0.040, 0.075, 0.100	0.300, 7.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0, 30.0, 40.0	400ps, 1.3ns	10Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 55kHz, 100kHz	Passive
SB1-946	Microchip Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	946	0.004, 0.060, 0.070, 0.105	7.0, 12.0, 35.0	2ns	100Hz, 5kHz, 10kHz	Passive
SOL	CW DPSS Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	355, 532, 1064	Up to 60 W	Up to 6 mJ	6ns - 80ns	Up to 100 kHz	Active
VaryDisk E150	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	1030	150.0	150000.0	2ps - 1ns	1kHz to 10kHz	Active
Vento	Nanosecond Lasers, Picosecond Lasers, Pulsed DPSS Lasers	532, 1064	Up to 100 W	Up to 1.5 mJ	500ps - 1.5ns	Up to 200 kHz	Active
Wedge	Pulsed DPSS Lasers	266-3100	Up to 4W	Up to 4 mJ	400ps - 2.5ns	Up to 200 kHz	Active

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FL-P Series

The FL-P series of pulsed fiber lasers is manufactured to Telcordia standards and is suitable for various applications with average powers up to 5W at 1um and 1.5um, peak powers up to 25kW, and pulse widths in the range of 400ps to 50ns. Available in both OEM and Turnkey formats, this series offers a variety of standard and custom configurations. Available options include pulse monitoring, int/ext triggering, TTL or LVDS input signals, extended operating temperature range, and a robust design.

Aero Series

The Aero Series is a high-energy, nanosecond pulsed DPSS laser, available at 266, 355, 532, and 1064nm, with up to 10W output power at 1064 (up to 200 mJ with water-cooling). This series provides unparalleled precision and accuracy in even the most challenging environments, ideal for LIBS, spectroscopy, and atmospheric LIDAR applications. All models come enclosed in an air-cooled, extremely compact and ruggedized, thermo-mechanically stable, low SWaP single unit platform, with options for air- or water-cooling, a range of add-ons, and even complete customization to fit your exact needs. Upon request, customized models undergo severe vibration and qualification tests for operation in space.

Airtrac-MIL Series

The AIRTRAC-MIL series is a ruggedized, high-shock, ultra-compact, actively q-switched, low-SWaP, DPSS laser, available with up to 70 mJ @ 532 & 1064 nm. Configurations for laser designation are available in a complete system weighing less than 1 lb. The athermal design of the AIRTRAC ensures high laser pulse energy, and stable performance over the full temperature range with low beam divergence.

Wedge Series

The Wedge series of DPSS lasers is a rugged industrial solution, designed for seamless integration into OEM micromachining, LIDAR, and LIBS end-user systems. Based on proprietary fast Q-switching technology, this series is compact, sealed, and monolithic, making them insensitive to vibrations & harsh environments. High peak powers, relatively low energy, and low heat generation allow efficient ablation and non-linear interaction. Available from 266 nm to ≈ 3 µm, up to 4 mJ pulse energy @ 1064, and up to 4 MW peak power, the lightweight, air-cooled package benefits LIDAR and aerospace applications, while short pulses provide exact time-of-flight measurements. Many optional add-ons and customization options.

CEUV Series

The CEUV series is a commercial line of compact and efficient DPSS laser sources, capable of operating over a wide range of pulsing conditions (duty-cycle and PRF), in a low SWaP package, with average power up to ≈5W @ 266nm, 10W @ 355nm or 532nm, 20W @ 1064nm. This series of DPSS lasers provides a combination of compact, efficient, and high-power performance in a rugged design suitable for harsh environments and airborne applications. The design has been tested in brassboard hardware and a prototype is being developed.

ER Series

The ER Series offers an ultra-compact, ultra-low SWaP, and efficient solution for those seeking high-quality diode-pumped lasers for lightweight, handheld, and portable laser range finding applications. These lasers operate at an “eye-safe” wavelength of 1.5 µm and deliver high pulse energy up to 200 µJ with a 4 ns pulse width and repetition rates from single-shot up to 10Hz with optional burst mode. The ER Series is designed with a focus on high pulse energy, short pulse width, efficient operation, and long lifetime reliability with a 10M shot lifetime rating.

Iris Series

The Iris Series is a line of low SWaP, air-cooled, nanosecond pulsed DPSS lasers at 447nm (blue) and 671nm (red), designed for air-to-ground & air-to-sea LIDAR, aerosol detection, and communications (blue wavelength’s exhibit high transmission through water and clouds), medical applications, and special marking applications. The Iris Series offers powerful and flexible lasers. With adjustable pulse width (15-50 ns) and rep. rate (50-100 kHz), an easily integrated, compact, all-in-one design, and optional add-ons, these lasers are ready to tackle demanding applications.

Jenlas Fiber ns

The JenLas Fiber ns series is a versatile line of fiber lasers designed for OEM integrators, researchers, and applications specialists working with material processing applications. Available in 20, 30, 55, and 100W power configurations, this air-cooled laser series boasts reliable, industry-tested fiber laser technology and an adjustable pulse length. With pulse duration settings ranging from 50 to 200 nanoseconds and peak pulse powers of up to 8kW, this series offers improved performance and extended control capabilities, allowing for pulse repetition rates and pulse lengths to be changed by choosing different modes. The JenLas Fiber ns series is available with a complete set of customizable accessories, including laser controllers, beam expanders, and more.

KAUKAS Series

The KAUKAS series is a compact, low-SWaP line of 1.54µm “eye-safe” Er:glass lasers. These nanosecond pulsed lasers feature a compact design that makes them suitable for integration into handheld, portable devices. The lasers deliver high pulse energy, repetition rates up to 5Hz, less than 3% energy stability, and a high-quality TEM00 beam. With configurable and customizable options, these features make the KAUKAS series a versatile choice for various applications such as LIDAR & laser ranging, LIBS, metrology, and instrumentation.

MicroMake Series

The MicroMake Series is a fully-integrated, compact, sub-ns DPSS laser micromachining system for high precision and resolution applications. A flexible platform at 532 & 266 nm, with >40 kW of peak power and processing speeds up to 100mm/second, the system includes all the needed devices for direct laser micro-processing in a single, monolithic, air-cooled configuration. Equipped with a live microscope, alignments and in-process quality checks are a breeze. All these features perfectly suit various materials utilized in microelectronic circuits, displays fabrication and correction, biomedical device machining and optical substrates microprocessing.

neoAMP Series

The neoAMP series includes the neoVAN and neoYb DPSS laser amplifiers, designed to boost the average power or pulse energy for various applications. The flexible system design ensures high scalability, and the ultra-compact modules are easy to integrate into existing processing or scientific systems. The neoVAN and neoYb amplifiers are highly reliable and offer proven long-term stability, enabling a range of applications that include high peak power, short pulse picosecond lasers for micromachining, or single-frequency radiation for gravitational wave detection.

Nimbus Series

The Nimbus Series is a line of highly compact, air-cooled (water-cooled option), short nanosecond (770 nm) and picosecond (1064 nm) pulsed DPSS lasers with high peak power & high energy pulses, designed for photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC), but also useful for LIDAR, material processing, and medical applications. NIR wavelengths provide increased tissue penetration, and particularly at 770 nm, the Nimbus is perfect for photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photobiomodulation (PBM) applications. Low pulse jitter reduces variations in trigger delay, and stable energy output ensures consistent results for measurement or processing.

Onda Series

The Onda series is a DPSS nanosecond OEM industrial laser solution, designed for high-end applications requiring excellent beam quality and high peak power in metals, glass, plastics, and various delicate and hard materials. This compact, air-cooled, and easy-to-use single unit laser series allows for straightforward integration, is available in wavelengths of 266, 355, 532, and 1064nm, and provides a superior performance to cost ratio. The Onda series’ internal optical layout and accurate temperature management enable high output energies without compromising the lifetime of the THG and FHG stages. Many optional add-ons and customization options.

One Series

The One Series is an ultra-compact, rugged, versatile, nanosecond pulsed (up to 200µJ), passive q-switch laser series designed for OEM integrators and application specialists working with industrial and portable applications. These lasers provide sufficient peak power for extremely high-quality metal & plastic marking in compact & portable marking systems or for airborne LIDAR. With its compact & efficient contact-cooled package, attractive pricing, optional CW operation with up to 4 W average power, and configurable options & add-ons, this 1030nm series offers easy, flexible integration possibilities and exceptional, cost-effective performance for a range of applications.

Q-DOUBLE Series

The Q-DOUBLE series is a DPSS, air-cooled, q-switched laser at 1064 or 1053 nm, designed to produce two pulses with variable temporal separation for PIV, LIBS, and other applications. The Q-DOUBLE can be configured for up to 160 mJ pulse energy @ 10 Hz or up to 40 mJ @ 100 Hz. The innovative laser design integrates all electronics (except power adapter) into the housing, resulting in a compact, user-friendly, turnkey, and air-cooled (water-free) system requiring little maintenance. User-friendly web-based GUI allows remote monitoring, control, and support from any computer or even a smartphone. Optional add-ons include built-in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th harmonic generator, built-in attenuator, energy monitor, and optional short cavity version.

Q-SHIFT Series

The Q-SHIFT series of Q-switched DPSS lasers is designed for researchers and application specialists working in micromachining, dermatology, LIDAR, time-resolved laser spectroscopy, and LIBS applications. With its built-in nonlinear wavelength conversion stage, this series can produce unconventional DPSS wavelengths: 1163, 1177, 1300, 1317, 1551 & 1571 nm. The optional harmonics generator can generate up to the 4th harmonic for each fundamental wavelength, providing even more versatility. This series can produce up to 40mJ/1W @ 1163nm with up to 100Hz repetition rate.

Q-Spark

The Q-SPARK series is an air-cooled, diode-pumped, Q-switched laser designed for researchers and application specialists working with ablation, LIDAR, remote sensing, and LIBS applications. The laser produces sub-nanosecond or nanosecond pulses with peak power up to 20 MW and pulse energies up to 20 mJ, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. With a short pulse (<800 ps to <2 ns), compact air-cooled package, and innovative water-free laser crystal end-pumping technology, the Q-SPARK series delivers high-quality, low divergence, Gaussian-like laser beams.

Q-TUNE-G Series

The Q-TUNE-G series is a highly advanced air-cooled, tunable wavelength laser. It offers hands-free, automated tuning from 680 to 2300 nm, delivering up to 11 mJ pulse energy in the near-IR range. With a <10 cm-¹ linewidth and up to 100 Hz pulse repetition rate, it’s ideal for photoacoustic imaging, non-linear spectroscopy, and more. The user-friendly GUI and microprocessor control ensure ease of use, while the water-free, air-cooled design optimizes performance. The Q-TUNE-G series sets a new standard in precision and efficiency for researchers across disciplines.

Q-TUNE-HR Series

The Q-TUNE-HR series is a high repetition rate OPO producing a tunable wavelength range from ≈ 750 – 1800 nm and up to 100 kHz pulse repetition rate, the perfect coherent light source for micromachining, Raman spectroscopy, microscopy, and remote sensing applications. Q-TUNE-HR requires an external pump source with > 350 μJ pulse energy and 5 – 7 ns FWHM pulse duration @ 532 nm for operation: pulse repetition rate can be in 10 – 100 kHz range and acceptable pump power in the 3.5 – 30 W range. By default OPO is optimized to produce maximum output in 1200 – 1800 nm range (optional: 750 – 950 nm). In addition to the tunable range, the pump laser wavelength is accessible through a convenient bypass port.

Q-TUNE-IR Series

The Q-TUNE-IR series is the perfect high peak power, coherent DPSS light source for researchers with infrared spectroscopy applications. This series uses an Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) to produce a tunable wavelength of 1380–4500nm (<10 cm-1 linewidth), achieving > 15mJ of pulse energy at the peak of the tuning curve. The Q-TUNE-IR requires little maintenance, with all laser electronics integrated into the housing, including an air-cooling system, eliminating the need for chillers or large power supplies while providing a guaranteed > 2 G shot pump diode lifetime.

Q-TUNE Series

The Q-TUNE series is a highly efficient, air-cooled, tunable wavelength laser, providing up to 8mJ, shorter than 5ns pulses at up to 100Hz, designed for temporally resolved spectroscopy, metrology, photo-acoustic imaging, and remote sensing applications. This laser uses an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) to produce a tunable wavelength range of 410-2300 nm with a linewidth narrower than 6 cm-1, which can extend to 210-410 nm with an optional second harmonic generator. Options for air purging for UV optics, spectrometer, and fiber-coupled OPO output are also available.

Q1 Series

The Q1 series is a compact, energy-efficient, diode pumped, air-cooled, Q-switched laser available with up to 32 mJ at 1064 or 40 mJ at 1053nm @ 10 Hz, and rep rates up to 50Hz. The high peak powers and low divergence of the Q1 series enable efficient harmonic conversion through the 5th harmonic (213 or 211nm). The innovative design results in a user-friendly, turnkey system that requires little maintenance, and the laser’s variable pulse repetition rate and built-in sync pulse generator provide flexibility for triggering user equipment.

Q2 Series

The Q2 series is a diode-pumped, air-cooled, Q-switched laser emitting at 1064 or 1053nm, designed for a wide range of applications that require high peak power pulses. The water-free end-pumping technology produces high peak powers and low divergence, enabling efficient harmonics conversion through the 5th harmonic (213 or 211nm). This versatile platform can be configured in many ways, including up to 80mJ pulse energy at 10 Hz pulse repetition rate or up to 20mJ at 100 Hz. In the short cavity configuration, pulse duration can be reduced by 50% compared to the standard configuration.

Q2HE Series

The Q2HE series is a high–energy, q-switched, DPSS laser series, available in either 1053nm or 1064nm fundamental wavelengths, with optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th harmonic generation. This air-cooled series of lasers is designed for a wide range of applications that require high peak power pulses. Due to a short laser cavity, excellent thermal properties of the crystal, and an innovative water-free crystal cooling technology, the Q2HE series can deliver up to 120mJ of pulse energy and/or up to 5W average output power. This advanced laser design results in a compact, user-friendly turnkey system that requires little maintenance.

Microchip Series

The Microchip series is a line of ultra-compact, single longitudinal mode (SLM), narrow linewidth, passive q-switch, ns/ps pulsed DPSS lasers. Offering exceptional performance and versatility in a compact form factor, every model is 1:1 interchangeable, regardless of wavelength. The lasers feature pulse widths from 400 ps to 2 ns, pulse energy up to 80 µJ, and repetition rates up to 100 kHz. Available in wavelengths from the UV to the NIR, this series is designed for LIDAR, 3D scanning, LIBS, night vision, and more.

SOL Series

The SOL series is the most compact, air-cooled, Q-switched DPSS nanosecond industrial laser solution available with output power up to 60W @ 1064nm, designed for thin film removal, marking, and PCB repair applications. With its excellent beam quality, high peak power, wavelength options (1064, 532 & 355 nm), PRR from single shot up to 200 kHz, optional CW configuration, customization options, and a wide range of add-ons, this series is an excellent solution for OEM integrators, application specialists, and researchers. With attractive pricing (especially volume pricing) and a rugged, compact, lightweight, and easy-to-use single-unit design, the SOL laser is easy to integrate into any system, providing superior operational flexibility and performance/cost ratio.

VaryDisk Series

The VaryDisk Series is a versatile family of thin-disk laser systems that provide high pulse energies at high average powers and are suitable for lab or industrial use. These thin-disk regenerative amplifiers offer a range of output specifications to fit various application needs. The base configurations provide 25 W average power with 2.5 mJ pulse energy @ 343 nm (THG), 50 W and 5 mJ @ 515 nm (SHG), and 100W and 100 mJ @ 1030 nm.

Vento Series

The Vento series is a compact and ruggedized sub-nanosecond MOPA laser series, providing fully tailored solutions, whether operating in a clean, scientific laboratory or in harsh industrial machining or airborne LIDAR application environments, requiring a low SWaP configuration. With pulse durations down to 500 ps and repetition rates up to 200 kHz, this laser series produces a high average power of up to 50 W @ 532 nm and up to 100 W @ 1064 nm. Choose from many options including beam expanding & collimating options, low jitter options, air- or water-cooling, an industrial or up to IP68 protected package, and more options, depending on your requirements.

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