August 12th, 2015
The FemtoFiber ultra NIR is a cost-effective, turnkey laser system that provides femtosecond laser pulses of more than 500 mW average power and an excellent beam quality. It is a powerful solution for applications in nonlinear microscopy like effective two-photon excitation of fluorescent proteins and SHG based contrast mechanisms, as well as micro-lithography. Experiments in fundamental physics will also benefit from the high output power of the laser. It provides pulses with a spectrum centered at 780 nm and a duration below 150 fs.
The system integrates a patented SESAM-mode-locked fiber-ring oscillator and a new high-power fiber amplifier. Polarizationmaintaining, active fibers are used in order to maintain the highest reliability levels. Based on a fundamental wavelength of 1560 nm with a repetition rate of 80 MHz for oscillator and amplifier, the FemtoFiber ultra NIR uses a frequency-doubling stage, which converts the amplified output spectrum to 780 nm. Due to a highly efficient frequency-conversion process, more than 500 mW average power is available at 780 nm with a clean TEM00-mode free-space output. The laser requires no water-cooling for a stable operation. It can be controlled easily via Ethernet connection with a simple GUI that enables user-friendly access to all laser parameters.
The FemtoFiber ultra NIR is the first member of TOPTICA’s third generation of ultrafast fiber lasers. This “ultra”-series contains an improved concept for laser and electronics, combined with the fresh look and feel of a new silver housing.
Specifications:
- Center wavelength: 780 nm
- Pulse duration: < 150 fs
- Laser output power: > 500 mW
- Repetition rate: 80 MHz
- Output coupling: Free space
- Footprint: 22 x 38 cm²
- Communication via Ethernet
