Pulsed DPSS Lasers

What are Pulsed DPSS Lasers?

Pulsed DPSS Lasers use laser diodes as the pump light (pump source) for a laser gain medium. Unlike CW lasers that emit a continuous beam of energy, pulsed lasers utilize pulse generation techniques like mode-locking or q-switching to produce high peak power or high energy pulses with a lower duty cycle by storing energy within the cavity and releasing it in short pulses. Pulsed DPSS Lasers take advantage of the relatively narrow spectral linewidth of diode lasers in conjunction with their high brightness in order to maximize absorption and therefore increase efficiency. Pulsed DPSS lasers are also far more compact and require less maintenance than flash lamp-pumped lasers. DPSS Lasers can also benefit from second, third, fourth, and even fifth harmonic generation, allowing wavelengths from the UV to the IR spectral regions.

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Our Pulsed DPSS Laser Products

Our pulsed DPSS lasers are available in multiple wavelengths. For example: UV, Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, NIR, SWIR, and MWIR regimes. Firstly, we have options for active or passive Q-switching in the nanosecond (ns) and picosecond (ps) pulse width range. Secondly, pulse energy from 25nJ to 200mJ, and repetition rates ranging from single-shot to 80MHz are available. Finally, OEM DPSS laser packages and module options are available. Diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers are a category of optically pumped lasers. These lasers utilize a diode laser as the excitation source to pump a laser crystal (e.g., Nd:YAG or Nd:YLF crystal). DPSS lasers take advantage of the relatively narrow spectral linewidth of diode lasers in conjunction with their high brightness in order to maximize absorption and therefore increase efficiency.

Pulsed DPSS Laser Applications

Our Pulsed DPSS Laser products are used in Life Science, Medical, Military & Defense, and Industrial markets. For example: fluorescence lifetime, optognetics, multi-photon microscopy, 3D scanning, bathymetry, LiDAR, night vision, laser designation, range finding, micromachining, surface treatment, thin film removal, particle measurement, photoluminescence, LIBS, Raman spectroscopy, Maldi TOF spectroscopy, and many more applications!

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Custom, Integrated System Platforms for Customer-Specific Applications

Bright Solutions has developed several standard series of DPSS laser systems with features such as 2nd and 3rd harmonics, fiber or free space outputs, and air or water cooling, including their Wedge, SOL, and ONDA platforms. In addition to their standard laser systems, Bright Solutions engineering group has developed a wide range of custom nanosecond and sub-nanosecond DPSS lasers for various applications requested by our customers from the aerospace, industrial and medical communities.

Custom products typically include:

High Power/Energy ns and sub-ns MOPA Lasers, UV, Visible and IR
Optical Parametric Converters
Amplified Single-Frequency sub-ns lasers
Amplified Picosecond Lasers
DPSS Femtosecond Laser at 1um

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Flexible 210-4500nm ns Laser Family for High Pulse Energy Applications

One of QLI’s crucial innovations is its TEC-based water-free laser crystal cooling technology, combined with laser diode end-pumping. The absence of water results in a compact, user-friendly turnkey laser system that requires minimal maintenance compared to traditional water-cooled lasers that require large chillers and bulky power supplies. This enhancement eliminates the risks associated with water cooling, reduces the overall operating cost, and provides for an even more compact and efficient cooling design. The laser diode end-pumping technique provides enhanced cooling ability along the the length of the gain medium.

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DPSS vs. Fiber Lasers

Fiber lasers are compact, rugged, reliable, & reasonably priced. So, why choose DPSS over fiber? DPSS lasers provide the same benefits fiber lasers offer, plus a host of additional benefits, allowing the versatility, precision, and quality you need for a vast range of applications. The DPSS lasers from Bright Solutions boast a rugged, fixed laser cavity design, resulting in a compact and reliable laser. Shorter pulse widths inherent to DPSS lasers result in higher peak powers with less heat affected zone (HAZ). With integrated doubling and tripling harmonic crystals, DPSS lasers enable easy access to more wavelength options (e.g. 532nm) and therefore, more application capabilities. Finally, Bright Solutions continuously improve their products and offer extensive customization to further benefit your application.

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Why is a Low Jitter Feature Important in Actively Q-Switched DPSS Lasers?

In actively Q-switched lasers, the user controls the pulsed laser output, so that no laser pulse emission occurs without providing a proper input signal, aka “the trigger”. Due to the trigger signal propagation through the interface electronics, the Q-switch driver chain, and the laser resonator build-up time, a time delay (Td) is present between the externally-supplied trigger signal and the actual laser pulse (nanosecond or picosecond) emitted by the laser source. The Td can show fluctuations if any electronics or optics involved in the pulse generation process have a functional variance in time.

The parameter Td is very relevant in the timing management of some applications. You must consider both the time delay (Td) and a time jitter (Tj), which is a statistical variation of the time delay depending mostly on:

electrical noise in the trigger-chain
pulse-to-pulse fluctuation of trigger-chain electrical parameters
laser pulse build-up time-mechanism and associated fluctuations.
fluctuation of rising (-falling) edge temporal profile of the trigger signal

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The WEDGE Laser is a Perfect Replacement for the Discontinued Coherent – Helios 1064nm Picosecond Laser

With the discontinuation of the Coherent Helios laser, some people find themselves having to source a replacement laser before production is stalled. RPMC is here to help alleviate your frustration when trying to source a suitable replacement laser. We are constantly monitoring fluctuations in the laser industry as we strive to keep more products in stock, provide an easy to use access point to the widest selection of laser configurations, and ensure you have the tools you rely on. In this case, we have noticed some heartburn due to the discontinuation of the Coherent Helios laser.

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What is a Thin Disk Laser, and What Advantages do They Offer?

A thin disk laser is a type of diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser technology in which the gain medium is comprised of a thin disk of typically Yb:YAG crystal. The thickness of one of these disks (typically 150µm to 200µm thick) is substantially smaller than the beam diameter. This feature allows not only the ability to easily scale up power via pump beam diameter, but also provides a large surface area for heat dissipation. One entire surface of the thin disk is mounted to an actively-cooled heatsink, which efficiently draws heat out axially or longitudinally, rather than transversely. The back surface, mounted to the heatsink, is coated to reflect both the pump and laser radiation. The beam from the pump laser is collimated, directed toward a parabolic mirror, and then reflected back toward and through the thin disk. The pump beam is then reflected off the back, coated surface of the disk, back to the parabolic mirror. This process repeats, allowing the beam to pass through many times until lasing occurs.

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neoMOS Laser Systems: Flexible and Versatile Solutions for ANY Application

The neoMOS laser systems are based on a MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) architecture that combines our amplifier modules with different oscillators, also called seed lasers. This technology enables us to address a variety of different laser parameters and pulse durations from the same laser platform. Different seed laser technologies are available for the pulse duration range of a few nanoseconds down to about 100 fs. Depending on the required pulse duration, active (AQS) and passive q-switched (PQS) oscillators, modulated laser diodes (LD), or pulse-picked mode-locked oscillators (ML) are available on the market. The graphic shows an overview of the typical operation regimes for these lasers¹.

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Laser Sources for LIDAR Applications

RPMC Lasers offers a wide range of DPSS lasers from Bright Solutions, which are available at 1.5-micron,1064 nm, and 532 nm, which are specifically designed for harsh aerospace environments. One such laser system is the Vento from Bright Solutions. This laser, which is only 55 cm x 40cm x 20 cm, is perfect for deployment in smaller manned aircraft such as a single-engine propeller plane, while still meeting or exceeding all of the optical requirements. The Vento is a 532 nm diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser with a built-in amplifier allowing it to produce over 1.5 mJ of pulse energy with a pulse width as low as 350 ps. This laser system is capable of producing up to 50 W of average power at a variable pulse repetition rate. As a result, these lasers are currently deployed in a wide range of commercial bathymetry systems. The Vento is also available at 1064 nm, making it the ideal laser series for both wavelengths used in a multi-beam transceiver.

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How Can We Help?

With over 25 years experience providing pulsed DPSS lasers to researchers and OEM integrators working in various markets and applications, and 1000s of units fielded, we have the experience to ensure you get the right product for the application. 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	Wavelength (nm)	Output power (W)	Pulse energy (uJ)	Pulse width	Rep rate	Q-switch type
Aero	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 10 W	Up to 200 mJ	5ns - 15ns	Single Shot to 500Hz	Active
AIRTRAC Mini Series	1064	0.625	15000.0, 25000.0	10ns - 25ns	0-25Hz	Active
AIRTRAC-Green	532, 1064	10.0	70000.0	4ns - 7ns	0-25Hz	Active
AIRTRAC-LP	1064	5.0	50000.0	10ns - 25ns	0-25Hz	Active
AIRTRAC-SP	1064	5.0	70000.0	4ns - 7ns	0-25Hz	Active
C-Wedge HB 3um	3000		50.0	3ns	Single shot to 1kHz	Active
CEUV	266, 355, 532, 1064	5.0, 10.0, 20.0		3ns	10kHz to 1MHz	Active
ER902	1535	0.002	200.0	4ns	Single Shot to 10Hz	Passive
Iris	447, 671	Up to 4W	Varies	15ns - 50ns	50kHz to 100kHz	Active
Jenlas Fiber ns	1085	Up to 100 W	Up to 1.1 mJ	125ns	Up to 200 kHz	Active
KAUKAS 1	1534	0.005	1000.0	14ns	Single Shot to 5Hz	Passive
KAUKAS 2	1534	0.004	2000.0	11ns	Single Shot to 2Hz	Passive
KAUKAS 3	1534	0.003	3000.0	8ns	Single Shot to 1Hz	Passive
Lampo	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 20 W	Up to 250 µJ	50ps-70ps	50kHz to 40MHz	Active
neoMOS	1064	5.0, 15.0, 50.0, 75.0, 100.0	250.0, 400.0, 500.0	600fs, 700fs, 900fs, 10ps, 40ps, 70ps, 100ps	Single shot to 80MHz
Nimbus	770, 1064	Up to 2 W	Up to 2 mJ	4ns, 700ps	Single shot to 1kHz	Active
NPS	266-1064, 700-1800 Tunable	Up to 10 W	Varies	7ps	Up to 80 MHz	Passive
Onda	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 80 W	Up to 800 µJ	2ns - 12ns	Up to 100 kHz	Active
One	1047, 1030, 1064	Up to 4W	Up to 200 µJ	5ns - 20ns	Up to 30 kHz	Passive
Q-DOUBLE	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	Multiple Wavelength Options	Up to 1 W	Up to 40 mJ	2ns - 5ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-SPARK	266, 355, 532, 1064	Up to 250 mW	Up to 20 mJ	800ps, 1.5ns, 2ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-TUNE-G	Tunable	Up to 230 mW	Up to 11 mJ	4ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-TUNE-HR	Tunable	5.0	Up to 100 µJ	5ns - 7ns	Up to 100 kHz
Q-TUNE-IR	Tunable	Up to 130 mW	Up to 6 mJ	3ns - 4ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Q-TUNE	Tunable	Up to 160 mW	Up to 8 mJ	5ns	Up to 100 Hz	Active
Quantas-Q1	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	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	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	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	236.5	0.001	0.200, 2.0	1.3ns	500Hz, 5kHz	Passive
SB1-266	266	0.002, 0.005	0.500, 1.0, 2.0	1.3ns	1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz	Passive
SB1-355	355	0.010	1.0	1.3ns	10kHz	Passive
SB1-473	473	0.0009, 0.010, 0.015	1.0, 3.0, 9.0	2ns	100Hz, 5kHz, 10kHz	Passive
SB1-532	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	946	0.004, 0.060, 0.070, 0.105	7.0, 12.0, 35.0	2ns	100Hz, 5kHz, 10kHz	Passive
SOL	355, 532, 1064	Up to 60 W	Up to 6 mJ	6ns - 80ns	Up to 100 kHz	Active
VaryDisk E150	1030	150.0	150000.0	2ps - 1ns	1kHz to 10kHz	Active
VaryDisk F240	343, 515, 1030	150.0	1000.0	2ps, 500fs	100kHz	Active
VaryDisk P500i	343, 515, 1030	500.0	4000.0	10ps	125kHz	Active
Vento	532, 1064	Up to 100 W	Up to 1.5 mJ	500ps - 1.5ns	Up to 200 kHz	Active
Wedge	266-3100	Up to 4W	Up to 4 mJ	400ps - 2.5ns	Up to 200 kHz	Active

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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.

Lampo Series

The Lampo Series is a line of compact ultrafast lasers that deliver megawatt-level ps laser pulses at a selectable PRR from 50 kHz to 40 MHz. Available in IR (1064 nm), SHG (532 nm), and Deep-UV (266 nm) versions (355nm by request), the series offers pulse durations < 70 ps and average power up to 20W, 10W, and 1.5W respectively. With pulse energy up to 250uJ, 150uJ, and 30uJ, these lasers are ideal for a wide range of scientific, industrial, defense, medical, biological, and LIDAR applications. Built into a rugged, air-cooled single-unit laser head, these lasers are easy to operate and integrate, making them a valuable tool for sophisticated laser systems and lab applications.

neoMOS Series

The neoMOS ultrashort pulse laser series is a reliable, low-maintenance system designed for 24/7 industrial use. The ultra-compact laser head has the smallest footprint available and can be customized for a range of laser parameters, allowing easy integration and flexibility with various demanding processing applications, including glasses and plastics. It offers pulse widths from 700fs to 70ps, repetition rates from single-shot to 80MHz, up to 500µJ pulse energy, average output powers up to 100W, multi-megawatt peak powers, and perfect TEM00 beam quality @ 1064nm.

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.

Nps Series

The NPS series of ultrafast, picosecond pulsed, narrowband lasers combine the air-cooled compactness & ruggedness of fiber lasers with the spectral purity of the DPSS design, providing the ultimate solution for OEM integrators and researchers working with nonlinear optics applications like OPO pumping and narrowband Raman spectroscopy. These lasers are available at 355, 532, and 1064nm (tunable option from 750-1800nm), with up to 10W average output power, 7ps pulse width, and are passively q-switched up to 80MHz rep. rate. The transform-limited operation, with a narrow spectral width of <0.1nm, and accurate central wavelengths make these lasers a suitable candidate for highly efficient amplification. Optional add-ons and customization available.

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.

Pulsed DPSS Lasers

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