Femtosecond lasers
CARBIDE
Industrial femtosecond laser
A compact Yb femtosecond laser for industrial and scientific work. Water-cooled models reach 120 W and 2 mJ; pulse duration tunes from 190 fs to 20 ps at rates up to 10 MHz.
Features
- Up to 120 W IR or 50 W UV
- Single-shot to 10 MHz
- Tunable pulse duration, 190 fs – 20 ps
- Pulse-on-demand and BiBurst
- Air-cooled or water-cooled heads
Specifications
High-power IR lasers
| Model | CB3-20W | CB3-40W | CB3-40W | CB3-80W | CB3-80W | CB3-120W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output characteristics | ||||||
| Cooling method | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
| Center wavelength | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm |
| Maximum output power | 20 W | 40 W | 40 W | 80 W | 80 W | 120 W |
| Pulse duration 1) | < 250 fs | < 250 fs | < 250 fs | < 250 fs | < 350 fs 2) | < 250 fs |
| Pulse duration tuning range | 250 fs – 10 ps | 250 fs – 10 ps | 250 fs – 10 ps | 250 fs – 10 ps | 350 fs – 10 ps | 250 fs – 10 ps |
| Maximum pulse energy | 0.4 mJ | 0.4 mJ | 0.4 mJ | 0.8 mJ | 2 mJ | 1 mJ |
| Repetition rate | Single-shot – 1 MHz | Single-shot – 1 MHz (2 MHz on request) | Single-shot – 10 MHz | Single-shot – 2 MHz | Single-shot – 2 MHz | Single-shot – 2 MHz |
| Pulse selection | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, SPPT 3) , any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, SPPT 3) , any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, SPPT 3) , any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, SPPT 3) , any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, SPPT 3) , any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, SPPT 3) , any fundamental repetition rate division |
| Polarization | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 |
| Beam quality, M² | < 1.2 | < 1.2 | < 1.2 | < 1.2 | < 1.2 | < 1.2 |
| Beam diameter 4) | 3.9 ± 0.4 mm | 3.9 ± 0.4 mm | 3.9 ± 0.4 mm | 4.2 ± 0.4 mm | 5.1 ± 0.7 mm | 5 ± 0.5 mm |
| Beam pointing stability | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad |
| Pulse energy control | FEC 5) | FEC 5) | Attenuator 6) | FEC 5) | FEC 5) | FEC 5) |
| Pulse picker leakage | < 0.25% | < 0.25% | < 0.5% | < 0.25% | < 0.25% | < 0.25% |
| Pulse-to-pulse energy stability, 8 h 7) | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% |
| Long-term power stability, 100 h 7) | < 0.3% | < 0.3% | < 0.3% | < 0.3% | < 0.3% | < 0.3% |
| Main options | ||||||
| Oscillator output 8) | < 0.5 W, 120 – 250 fs, 1030 ± 10 nm, ≈ 65 MHz | < 0.5 W, 120 – 250 fs, 1030 ± 10 nm, ≈ 65 MHz | < 0.5 W, 120 – 250 fs, 1030 ± 10 nm, ≈ 65 MHz | < 0.5 W, 120 – 250 fs, 1030 ± 10 nm, ≈ 65 MHz | < 0.5 W, 120 – 250 fs, 1030 ± 10 nm, ≈ 65 MHz | < 0.5 W, 120 – 250 fs, 1030 ± 10 nm, ≈ 65 MHz |
| Harmonic generator 9) | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG |
| Optical parametric amplifier 10) | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | n/a |
| BiBurst mode | Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability; refer to BiBurst | Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability; refer to BiBurst | Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability; refer to BiBurst | Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability; refer to BiBurst | Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability; refer to BiBurst | Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability; refer to BiBurst |
| Physical dimensions | ||||||
| Laser head (L × W × H) | 633 × 350 × 174 mm | 633 × 350 × 174 mm | 633 × 350 × 174 mm | 633 × 350 × 174 mm | 633 × 350 × 174 mm | 633 × 350 × 174 mm |
| Chiller (L × W × H) | 585 × 484 × 221 mm | 585 × 484 × 221 mm | 680 × 484 × 307 mm | 680 × 484 × 307 mm | 680 × 484 × 307 mm | 680 × 484 × 307 mm |
| 24 V DC power supply (L × W × H) | 352 × 195 × 75 mm | 352 × 195 × 75 mm | 352 × 195 × 75 mm | 352 × 195 × 75 mm | 352 × 195 × 75 mm | 376 x 449 x 88 mm |
| Environmental & utility requirements | ||||||
| Operating temperature | 15 – 30 ºC | 15 – 30 ºC | 15 – 30 ºC | 15 – 30 ºC | 15 – 30 ºC | 15 – 30 ºC |
| Relative humidity | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) |
| Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
| Electrical requirements | 100 V AC, 7 A – 240 V AC, 3 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 7 A – 240 V AC, 3 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 12 A – 240 V AC, 5 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 12 A – 240 V AC, 5 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 12 A – 240 V AC, 5 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 15 A – 240 V AC, 7 A max; 50 – 60 Hz |
| Rated power | 1000 W | 1000 W | 1000 W | 1000 W | 1000 W | 2000 W |
| Power consumption | 500 W | 500 W | 900 W | 900 W | 900 W | 1500 W |
| Chiller | Chiller | Chiller | Chiller | Chiller | Chiller | Chiller |
| Electrical requirements | 100 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 200 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 200 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 200 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 200 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz |
| Rated power | 1400 W | 1400 W | 2000 W | 2000 W | 2000 W | 2000 W |
| Power consumption | 1000 W | 1000 W | 1300 W | 1300 W | 1300 W | 1800 W |
- Assuming a Gaussian pulse shape.
- Pulse duration can be reduced to < 250 fs if a pulse peak intensity of > 50 GW/cm² is tolerated by the customer setup.
- Synchronous pulse picker trigger (SPPT) mode provides pulse gating with a jitter time of 16 ns.
- FW 1/e 2 , using maximum pulse energy.
- Fast energy control (FEC) provides fast, full-scale individual pulse energy control; an external analog control input is available. An optional integrated waveplate-based variable optical attenuator is available.
- Waveplate-based variable optical attenuator (VOA); an external analog control input is available. FEC is available for repetition rates up to 2 MHz.
- Under stable environmental conditions. Expressed as normalized root mean squared deviation (NRMSD).
- Available simultaneously, requires a scientific interface.
- Integrated. For an external harmonic generator, refer to HIRO.
- Integrated. For more options and OPAs, refer to Wavelength-Tunable Sources.
High-power UV lasers
| Model | CB3-UV-30W | CB3-UV-50W |
|---|---|---|
| Output characteristics | ||
| Cooling method | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
| Center wavelength | 343 ± 3 nm | 343 ± 3 nm |
| Maximum output power | > 30 W | > 50 W |
| Pulse duration 1) | ≈ 500 fs | ≈ 500 fs |
| Maximum output pulse energy 2) | 150 μJ | 150 μJ |
| Repetition rate | 200 – 1000 kHz 3) | 300 – 2000 kHz |
| Polarization | Linear, vertical; 1 : 200 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 200 |
| Beam quality, M² | < 1.3 | < 1.3 |
| Beam diameter 4) | 2 – 5 mm | 2 – 5 mm |
| Long-term power stability, 12 h 5) | < 0.5% | < 0.5% |
| Lifetime | 10 000 h | 10 000 h |
| Main options | ||
| Optional amplifier outputs | 1030 nm, 515 nm | 1030 nm, 515 nm |
| Physical dimensions | ||
| Laser head (L × W × H) | 801 × 350 × 174 mm | 801 × 350 × 174 mm |
| Chiller (L × W × H) | 680 × 484 × 307 mm | 680 × 484 × 307 mm |
| 24 V DC power supply (L × W × H) | 352 × 195 × 75 mm | 376 x 449 x 88 mm |
| Environmental & utility requirements | ||
| Operating temperature | 15 – 30 ºC | 15 – 30 ºC |
| Relative humidity | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) |
| Laser | Laser | Laser |
| Electrical requirements | 100 V AC, 12 A – 240 V AC, 5 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 15 A – 240 V AC, 7 A; 50 – 60 Hz |
| Rated power | 1000 W | 2000 W |
| Power consumption | 900 W | 1500 W |
| Chiller | Chiller | Chiller |
| Electrical requirements | 200 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 200 – 230 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz |
| Rated power | 2000 W | 2000 W |
| Power consumption | 1300 W | 1800 W |
- Assuming a Gaussian pulse shape.
- Depends on the pump energy.
- Repetition rate available up to 2 MHz at lower power.
- FW 1/e 2 , using maximum pulse energy.
- Under stable environmental conditions. Expressed as normalized root mean squared deviation (NRMSD).
Air-cooled IR lasers
| Model | CB5-6W | CB5-5W | CB5-SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output characteristics | |||
| Cooling method | Air-cooled 1) | Air-cooled 1) | Air-cooled 1) |
| Center wavelength | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm | 1030 ± 10 nm |
| Maximum output power | 6 W | 5 W | 5 W |
| Pulse duration 2) | < 290 fs | < 290 fs | < 190 fs |
| Pulse duration tuning range | 290 fs – 20 ps | 290 fs – 20 ps | 190 fs – 20 ps |
| Maximum pulse energy | 100 µJ | 83 µJ | 100 µJ |
| Repetition rate | Single-shot – 1 MHz | Single-shot – 1 MHz | Single-shot – 1 MHz |
| Pulse selection | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, any fundamental repetition rate division | Single-shot, pulse-on-demand, any fundamental repetition rate division |
| Polarization | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 | Linear, vertical; 1 : 1000 |
| Beam quality, M² | < 1.2 | < 1.2 | < 1.2 |
| Beam diameter 3) | 2.1 ± 0.4 mm | 2.1 ± 0.4 mm | 2.1 ± 0.4 mm |
| Beam pointing stability | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad | < 20 µrad |
| Pulse energy control | Attenuator 4) | AOM 5) | Attenuator 4) |
| Pulse picker leakage | < 2 % | < 0.1 % | < 2 % |
| Pulse-to-pulse energy stability, 8 h 6) | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% |
| Long-term power stability, 100 h 6) | < 0.5% | < 0.5% | < 0.5% |
| Main options | |||
| Oscillator output | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Harmonic generator 7) | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG | 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, or 206 nm; refer to CARBIDE HG |
| Optical parametric amplifier 8) | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS | UV – MIR; refer to I-OPA or ORPHEUS |
| BiBurst mode | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physical dimensions | |||
| Laser head (L × W × H) | 633 × 324 × 162 mm | 633 × 324 × 162 mm | 633 × 324 × 162 mm |
| Chiller (L × W × H) | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| 24 V DC power supply (L × W × H) | 220 × 95 × 46 mm | 220 × 95 × 46 mm | 220 × 95 × 46 mm |
| Environmental & utility requirements | |||
| Operating temperature | 17 – 27 °C | 17 – 27 °C | 17 – 27 °C |
| Relative humidity | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) | < 80% (non-condensing) |
| Electrical requirements | 100 V AC, 3 A – 240 V AC, 1.3 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 3 A – 240 V AC, 1.3 A; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 V AC, 3 A – 240 V AC, 1.3 A; 50 – 60 Hz |
| Rated power | 280 W | 280 W | 280 W |
| Power consumption | 250 W | 250 W | 250 W |
- Water-cooled version available on request.
- Assuming a Gaussian pulse shape.
- FW 1/e 2 , using maximum pulse energy.
- Waveplate-based variable optical attenuator (VOA); an external analog control input is available.
- Enhanced contrast AOM. Provides fast, full-scale individual pulse energy control; an external analog control input is available.
- Under stable environmental conditions. Expressed as normalized root mean squared deviation (NRMSD).
- Integrated. For an external harmonic generator, refer to HIRO.
- Integrated. For stand-alone OPAs, refer to Wavelength-Tunable Sources.