Wavelength-tunable sources
TOPAS-PRIME
Ti:Sapphire optical parametric amplifier
A Ti:Sapphire OPA with hands-free tuning from 1160–2600 nm, extendable to 189 nm–20 µm, for 0.15–6 mJ pumps.
Features
- Ti:Sapphire pump platform
- 1160–2600 nm; 189 nm–20 µm with extensions
- Conversion efficiency > 25%
- Pump pulse energy 0.15–6 mJ
- Motorized, hands-free wavelength control
Specifications
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · Pump laser requirements
| Model | TOPAS‑PRIME | TOPAS‑PRIME‑PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Pump wavelength | 770 – 830 nm | 770 – 830 nm |
| Pump pulse duration (FWHM) | 20 – 60 fs | 20 – 60 fs |
| Pump pulse energy | 0.15 – 3.5 mJ | 0.15 – 5 mJ |
| Repetition rate | < 25 kHz 1) | < 25 kHz 1) |
| Maximum pump power | 25 W 2) | 25 W 2) |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Spectral bandwidth | < 1.2 × transform limit | < 1.2 × transform limit |
| Pulse-to-pulse energy stability | < 1 % RMS deviation 3) | < 1 % RMS deviation 3) |
| Pulse duration stability | < 1 % pulse-to-pulse 4) | < 1 % pulse-to-pulse 4) |
| Pulse front tilt | < 10% of pulse duration | < 10% of pulse duration |
| Pulse contrast | < 1 : 20 | < 1 : 20 |
| Beam quality, M² | < 1.3 5) | < 1.3 5) |
| Beam astigmatism | < 0.15 6) | < 0.15 6) |
| Beam spatial profile | Gaussian – Super Gaussian | Gaussian – Super Gaussian |
| Intensity modulation | < 15%, no hotspots 7) | < 15%, no hotspots 7) |
| Beam pointing stability | < 10 μrad 8) | < 10 μrad 8) |
| Beam divergence | < 1.2 × diffraction limit | < 1.2 × diffraction limit |
| Beam height from the optical table | 125 – 185 mm | 125 – 185 mm |
| Beam diameter, 1/e 2 | < 11 mm 9) | < 11 mm 9) |
- The maximum repetition rate for the DFG1 (NDFG1) option is 1 kHz.
- on request for higher pump power options.
- Normalized to average pulse energy. Expressed as normalized root mean squared deviation (NRMSD).
- Normalized to average pulse duration. Expressed as NRMSD.
- M² specification is valid for a Gaussian beam.
- Normalized astigmatism – difference of the waist positions, divided by Rayleigh length.
- Normalized to Gaussian or Super-Gaussian fits. Expressed as NRMSD.
- Expressed as NRMSD, full angle.
- An optional external telescope can be ordered for a beam diameter of 11 – 28 mm.
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · Output
| Model | TOPAS-PRIME | TOPAS-PRIME-PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Tuning range | 1160 – 1600 nm (Signal) 1600 – 2600 nm (Idler) | 1160 – 1600 nm (Signal) 1600 – 2600 nm (Idler) |
| Conversion efficiency at peak (Signal and Idler combined) | > 25% | > 25% |
| Pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration @ 1160 – 1550 nm < 2 × pump pulse duration @ 1550 – 2600 nm | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration @ 1160 – 1550 nm < 2 × pump pulse duration @ 1550 – 2600 nm |
| Time-bandwidth product | < 1 | < 1 |
| Polarization | Vertical (Signal) Horizontal (Idler) | Vertical (Signal) Horizontal (Idler) |
| Pulse-to-pulse energy stability | < 3% RMS deviation 1) @ 1160 – 1550 nm | < 3% RMS deviation 1) @ 1160 – 1550 nm |
- Normalized to average pulse energy. Expressed as NRMSD.
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · VIS–UV–DUV extensions (189 – 1160 nm)
| Extension | Automated NIRUVIS | Standard NIRUVIS | Separate mixer stage(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Fully automated | Manual change of wavelength separators | Manual change of wavelength separators |
| Maximum tuning range | 240 – 1160 nm | 189 – 1160 nm | 240 – 1160 nm |
| Housing | Monolithic housing | Monolithic housing | No common housing |
| Number of output ports | Single | Four 1) | Four 1) |
| Available with | TOPAS‑PRIME | TOPAS‑PRIME 2) and TOPAS‑PRIME‑PLUS 3) | TOPAS‑PRIME |
- Output ports are wavelength-dependent.
- Special NIRUVIS‑DUV housing in case of DUV option extending down to 189 nm.
- Special NIRUVIS-DUV-HE housing in case of DUV option extending down to 189 nm.
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · VIS extensions (475 – 1160 nm)
| Extension | Automated NIRUVIS | Standard NIRUVIS | Separate mixer stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHI (800 – 1160 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 800 – 1160 nm | 800 – 1160 nm | 800 – 1160 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 2% 1) | > 2% 1) | > 1.5% |
| Pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
| SHS (580 – 800 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 580 – 800 nm | 580 – 800 nm | 580 – 800 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 3% 2) | > 3% 2) | > 3% 2) |
| Pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration @ 620 – 800 nm | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration @ 620 – 800 nm | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration @ 620 – 800 nm |
| Polarization | Vertical | Horizontal 3) | Horizontal |
| SFI (533 – 600 nm) | |||
| Fresh pump option | Always | Optional | Optional |
| Tuning range | 533 – 600 nm | 533 – 600 nm | 533 – 600 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 3% 2) | > 3% 2) | > 3% 2) |
| Pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration |
| Beam shape | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Time-bandwidth | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
| SFS (475 – 533 nm) | |||
| Fresh pump option | Always | Optional | Optional |
| Tuning range | 475 – 533 nm | 475 – 533 nm | 475 – 533 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 4% 4) | > 4% 4) | > 4% 4) |
| Pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration | (1 – 1.5) × pump pulse duration |
| Beam shape | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Time-bandwidth | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
- > 1.2% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- > 2.5% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- Vertical for NIRUVIS‑DUV.
- > 3% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · UV extensions (240 – 480 nm)
| Extension | Automated NIRUVIS | Standard NIRUVIS | Separate mixer stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHI (400 – 480 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 400 – 480 nm | 400 – 480 nm | 400 – 480 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.4% 1) | > 0.4% 1) | > 0.25% |
| Pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| FHS (290 – 400 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 290 – 400 nm | 290 – 400 nm | 290 – 400 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.5% | > 0.5% | > 0.5% |
| Pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Vertical 2) | Vertical |
| SH of SFI (266 – 295 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 266 – 295 nm | 266 – 295 nm | 266 – 295 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.3% 3) | > 0.3% 3) | > 0.3% 3) |
| Pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration | (1.2 – 2) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| SH of SFS (240 – 266 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 240 – 266 nm | 240 – 266 nm | 240 – 266 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.3% 3) | > 0.3% 3) | > 0.3% 3) |
| Pulse duration | < 3× pump pulse duration | < 3× pump pulse duration | < 3× pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
- > 0.25% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- Horizontal for NIRUVIS‑DUV.
- > 0.2% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · DUV extensions (189 – 240 nm)
| Extension | NIRUVIS‑DUV / NIRUVIS-DUV-HE | NIRUVIS‑DUV / NIRUVIS-DUV-HE | NIRUVIS‑DUV / NIRUVIS-DUV-HE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump + FHS | Pump + SH of SFI | Pump + SH of SFS | |
| Tuning range | 215 – 240 nm | 200 – 215 nm | 189 – 200 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.1% 1) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
- Assuming 15% of the pump pulse energy is allocated to the DUV channel and another 15% to the fresh pump channel.
Ultrafast (20–60 fs) · DFG extensions (2600 – 15 000 nm)
| Extension | DFG1 / NDFG1W 1) | NDFG1K 2) | DFG2 / NDFG2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuning range | 2.6 – 9 μm | 2.6 – 4.5 μm | 4 – 15 μm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.2% | > 0.4% | > 0.2% |
| Pulse duration | < 3 × pump pulse duration | < 3 × pump pulse duration | Not specified |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
- Maximum pump repetition rate – 1 kHz; crystal lifetime of 1000 – 2000 h.
- Not available in the collinear configuration.
Fast (60–200 fs) · Pump laser requirements
| Model | TOPAS‑PRIME | TOPAS‑PRIME‑PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Pump wavelength | 770 – 830 nm | 770 – 830 nm |
| Pump pulse duration (FWHM) | 60 – 200 fs | 60 – 200 fs |
| Pump pulse energy | 0.15 – 4 mJ | 0.15 – 6 mJ |
| Repetition rate | < 25 kHz 1) | < 25 kHz 1) |
| Maximum pump power | 25 W 2) | 25 W 2) |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Spectral bandwidth | < 1.2 × transform limit | < 1.2 × transform limit |
| Pulse-to-pulse energy stability | < 1 % RMS deviation 3) | < 1 % RMS deviation 3) |
| Pulse duration stability | < 1 % pulse-to-pulse 4) | < 1 % pulse-to-pulse 4) |
| Pulse front tilt | < 10% of pulse duration | < 10% of pulse duration |
| Pulse contrast | < 1 : 20 | < 1 : 20 |
| Beam quality, M² | < 1.3 5) | < 1.3 5) |
| Beam astigmatism | < 0.15 6) | < 0.15 6) |
| Beam spatial profile | Gaussian – Super Gaussian | Gaussian – Super Gaussian |
| Intensity modulation | < 15%, no hotspots 7) | < 15%, no hotspots 7) |
| Beam pointing stability | < 10 μrad 8) | < 10 μrad 8) |
| Beam divergence | < 1.2 × diffraction limit | < 1.2 × diffraction limit |
| Beam height from the optical table | 125 – 185 mm | 125 – 185 mm |
| Beam diameter, 1/e 2 | < 11 mm 9) | < 11 mm 9) |
- The maximum repetition rate for the DFG1 (NDFG1) option is 1 kHz.
- on request for higher pump power options.
- Normalized to average pulse energy. Expressed as normalized root mean squared deviation (NRMSD).
- Normalized to average pulse duration. Expressed as NRMSD.
- M² specification is valid for a Gaussian beam.
- Normalized astigmatism – difference of the waist positions, divided by Rayleigh length.
- Normalized to Gaussian or Super-Gaussian fits. Expressed as NRMSD.
- Expressed as NRMSD, full angle.
- An optional external telescope can be ordered for a beam diameter of 11 – 28 mm.
Fast (60–200 fs) · Output
| Model | TOPAS-PRIME | TOPAS-PRIME-PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Tuning range | 1160 – 1600 nm (Signal) 1600 – 2600 nm (Idler) | 1160 – 1600 nm (Signal) 1600 – 2600 nm (Idler) |
| Conversion efficiency at peak (Signal and Idler combined) | > 25% | > 25% |
| Pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration |
| Time-bandwidth product | < 1 | < 1 |
| Polarization | Vertical (Signal) Horizontal (Idler) | Vertical (Signal) Horizontal (Idler) |
| Pulse-to-pulse energy stability | < 2% RMS deviation 1) @ 1160 – 1550 nm | < 2% RMS deviation 1) @ 1160 – 1550 nm |
- Normalized to average pulse energy. Expressed as NRMSD.
Fast (60–200 fs) · VIS extensions (475 – 1160 nm)
| Extension | Automated NIRUVIS | Standard NIRUVIS | Separate mixer stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHI (800 – 1160 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 800 – 1160 nm | 800 – 1160 nm | 800 – 1160 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 5% 1) | > 5% 1) | > 1.5% |
| Pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
| SHS (580 – 800 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 580 – 800 nm | 580 – 800 nm | 580 – 800 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 8% 2) | > 8% 2) | > 8% 2) |
| Pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Vertical | Horizontal 3) | Horizontal |
| SFI (533 – 600 nm) | |||
| Fresh pump option | Always | Optional | Optional |
| Tuning range | 533 – 600 nm | 533 – 600 nm | 533 – 600 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 5% 4) | > 5% 4) | > 5% 4) |
| Pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration |
| Beam shape | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Time-bandwidth | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
| SFS (475 – 533 nm) | |||
| Fresh pump option | Always | Optional | Optional |
| Tuning range | 475 – 533 nm | 475 – 533 nm | 475 – 533 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 7% 5) | > 7% 5) | > 7% 5) |
| Pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration |
| Beam shape | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | Near-Gaussian with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Time-bandwidth | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise | < 1 with fresh pump option; not specified otherwise |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
- > 2.5% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- > 6.5% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- Vertical for NIRUVIS‑DUV.
- > 4% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- > 5.5% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
Fast (60–200 fs) · UV extensions (240 – 480 nm)
| Extension | Automated NIRUVIS | Standard NIRUVIS | Separate mixer stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHI (400 – 480 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 400 – 480 nm | 400 – 480 nm | 400 – 480 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 1.5% 1) | > 1.5% 1) | > 0.6% |
| Pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration | (0.7 – 1) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| FHS (290 – 400 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 290 – 400 nm | 290 – 400 nm | 290 – 400 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 1.5% | > 1.5% | > 1.5% |
| Pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Vertical 2) | Vertical |
| SH of SFI (266 – 295 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 266 – 295 nm | 266 – 295 nm | 266 – 295 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.7% 3) | > 0.7% 3) | > 0.7% 3) |
| Pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration | (0.8 – 1.2) × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| SH of SFS (240 – 266 nm) | |||
| Tuning range | 240 – 266 nm | 240 – 266 nm | 240 – 266 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.8% 3) | > 0.8% 3) | > 0.8% 3) |
| Pulse duration | < 1.5 × pump pulse duration | < 1.5 × pump pulse duration | < 1.5 × pump pulse duration |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
- > 0.6% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
- Horizontal for NIRUVIS‑DUV.
- > 0.5% at peak with NIRUVIS‑DUV, due to additional pump pulse energy into the DUV option.
Fast (60–200 fs) · DUV extensions (189 – 240 nm)
| Extension | NIRUVIS‑DUV / NIRUVIS-DUV-HE | NIRUVIS‑DUV / NIRUVIS-DUV-HE | NIRUVIS‑DUV / NIRUVIS-DUV-HE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump + FHS | Pump + SH of SFI | Pump + SH of SFS | |
| Tuning range | 215 – 240 nm | 200 – 215 nm | 189 – 200 nm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.3% 1) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Polarization | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
- Assuming 15% of the pump pulse energy is allocated to the DUV channel and another 15% to the fresh pump channel.
Fast (60–200 fs) · DFG extensions (2600 – 20 000 nm)
| Extension | DFG1 / NDFG1W 1) | NDFG1K 2) | DFG2 / NDFG2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuning range | 2.6 – 11 μm | 2.6 – 4.9 μm | 4 – 20 μm |
| Conversion efficiency at peak | > 0.8% | > 1% | > 0.6% |
| Pulse duration | < 2 × pump pulse duration | < 2 × pump pulse duration | Not specified |
| Polarization | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
- Maximum pump repetition rate – 1 kHz; crystal lifetime of 1000 – 2000 h.
- Not available in the collinear configuration.