Pumped with either an argon ion laser or 532-nm diode-pumped solid state laser, the Model 3900S solid state Ti:sapphire laser produces up to 3.5 W of TEM00 output for the broadest range of IR applications.

Applications
- Spectroscopy
- Fiber laser research
- Telecommunications research
Semiconductor studies

Features

• Up to 3.5 W TEM00 output for high-power applications
• Tunable from 675 to 1100 nm
• Computer-optimized Z-fold cavity for maximum power and ease of alignment
• Sealed cavity design and patented nitrogen purge option minimize maintenance and enable smoother tuning through wavelengths overlapping water absorption bands
• Etalon option available for narrow linewidth applications

The new Mai Tai HP meets all existing specifications outlined for the highly successful Mai Tai BB, but sets the new performance standards for output power, tuning range, and beam quality. The reliability of the Mai Tai HP is maintained using the ultra-stable regenerative mode locking technique made famous by the Spectra-Physics Tsunami® in 1991. Using this method, the Mai Tai HP is capable of hands-free, dropout free wavelength tuning, enabling speedy collection of excitation profiles all at the click of a mouse. In addition, the Mai Tai HP includes StabiLok® technology that provides real-time monitoring of the laser system and helps you maintain beam position, average power, and wavelength - making the Mai Tai HP the most reliable and most versatile ‘hands-free’ laser source available.

The Mai Tai HP Advantage

o Highest output power (> 2.5 W) maximizes penetration depth in multiphoton imaging and allows for efficient use of multiple microscopes simultaneously
o Widest tuning range ( 700 - 1020 nm) for efficient excitation of all commonly used fluorophores
o Smooth tuning with no pulse dropouts
o Outstanding pointing stability eliminates the need to realign experimental step-up
o Rapid scanning capability ideal for two-color experiments
o Most experienced service and support team in the industry

Applications
Multiphoton microscopy
Time-resolved photoluminescence
Non-linear spectroscopy
Optical computed tomography
Surface second harmonic generation
Terahertz imaging
Semiconductor metrology
Materials processing
Amplifier seeding

Broadband Mai Tai Features

o More than 1.5 watts average power at 800 nm
o Tuning range 710 nm to 990 nm

Benefits

* Plug and play technology - fully automated and computer-controlled
* 6 different tuning ranges:

o 700 - 1020 nm
o 710 - 990 nm
o 710 - 950 nm
o 710 - 920 nm
o 780 - 920 nm
o 750 - 850 nm

* Fully computer controlled from user friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI)
* Realignment of experimental setup is never necessary - StabiLok technology ensures <90 mrad pointing stability across the entire tuning range
* Conserves table space - compact laser head (23 x 14 x 5 inches)
* Even smaller OEM package available
* Advanced mechanical and thermal design operates on any horizontal surface
* No pulse reoptimization following tuning – ideal for excitation fingerprinting
* No pulse dropouts - uses regenerative mode locking
* Uses Millennia® Series diode-pumped solid state laser
* Uses new ProLite® diodes guaranteed for 2 years

Matisse Family
The Matisse series is a family of state-of-the-art tunable ring lasers. It incorporates numerous modern technologies, including: wavelength scanning by a long-travel stabilized piezo, fast cavity-length stabilization by an intra-cavity electro-optical modulator (EOM) and high-performance digital signal processing (DSP) technology. The combination of these elements results in unprecedented spectral resolution and stability. With its modular design the Matisse can be configured for either titanium:sapphire or dye as the laser gain medium, and for linewidths ranging from 10 MHz down to less than 50 KHz.

The MOPO products are a series of all-solid-state, high-energy, optical parametric oscillators (OPO) which are pumped by the third harmonic of a Quanta-Ray® Nd:YAG laser. They are the number one choice in OPO technology.

A geometrically unstable power oscillator provides high-energy pulses with low divergence and excellent mode quality. Frequency doubling and mixing extend the tuning range from 200 nm to 4 µm. A dedicated controller gives access to any wavelength in the tuning range.

Applications
Laser-induced fluorescence
Remote sensing
Mass spectrometry and MALDI
LIDAR
Cavity ring down spectroscopy
Multiphoton interactions
Combustion studies
Nonlinear optical materials
Photolysis
CARS

Features

o Tunable output from 410 nm to 2 µm with several linewidth and energy options
o Master Oscillator/Power Oscillator design for highest conversion efficiency and mode quality
o Active feedback loops ensure day-to-day peak performance
o Automated control electronics
o A single set of proprietary dichroic mirrors separate the signal and idler beams across the entire tuning range
o BeamLok® and D-Lok® pump laser options provide active stabilization of beam pointing and UV energy
o Integral frequency doubler (FDO) bolts directly to the MOPO baseplate

With the solid state Spitfire® amplifier packages, the OPA-800C has pump sources with high peak power and excellent stability. This allows two OPA systems to be pumped by a single amplifier, providing two highly stable, inherently synchronized outputs with independent wavelength control.

Applications
Ultrafast, time-resolved spectroscopy
Two-color experiments with independent wavelength tuning of pump and probe
Nonlinear optics
Coherent control studies
Combustion diagnostics
Telecommunications research

Features

o Tunable from 1.1 µm to 3.0 µm with no tuning hole in the output
o Optional harmonic and difference frequency-mixing accessories extend tuning range from <300 nm to >10 µm
o Sum frequency mixing option
o Pulse-to-pulse stability with kilohertz repetition rates
o Type II phase matching of the OPA crystal (BBO) produces near transform limited output and allows tuning through the degeneracy point
o Two-stage amplifier design with unique pump beams for each amplification stage
o Sub-50 fs and sub-90 fs pulse widths available
o Picosecond option with less than 25 cm-1 linewidth
o Capable of dual OPA operation with a single Ti:sapphire regenerative amplifier
o Operation with fs or ps output or with different pumping energies

Applications
Communications research
Soliton studies
Fiber optics
Semiconductor research
Nonlinear optics
Vibrational overtone spectroscopy
Multiphoton microscopy
Time-resolved vibrational spectroscopy
Femtosecond pump-probe experiments
Two-photon fluorescence spectroscopy
Infrared generation

Features

o Millennia® Xs Tsunami pump source
o Fully automated system with active stabilization
o Widest tuning range of any commercial OPO
o Frequency doubler available for visible wavelength coverage
o Best stability specification and lowest noise output with Millennia Xs pump source
o Unique pump port option with residual Ti:sapphire output for convenient pump-probe setup and wavelength diagnostics
o Shortest output pulses for highest peak powers and best time resolution
o Unique cavity alignment with step-by-step software support
o Integral servo unit with continuous, direct wavelength readout
o Automated temperature tuning with recallable scan sequences
o Complete range of diagnostic information through RS-232, IEEE-GPIB

High-performance pulsed dye lasers are a robust and inexpensive solution for applications that require a narrow-band, high-energy, tunable source. The Sirah dye laser design incorporates state-of-the-art technology, including a precision direct-drive sine bar mechanism, interchangeable dye cells, and narrowband tunability.

Frequency doubling and mixing options extend the tuning range from 200 nm to 4 µm. The Sirah dye laser series combines with a Quanta-Ray INDI, LAB or PRO series Nd:YAG laser for a complete system.

Applications
Laser-induced fluorescence
Raman spectroscopy
Combustion diagnostics
CARS
Multiphoton spectroscopy
Nonlinear materials
Cavity ring down spectroscopy
Mass spectrometry and MALDI
Photoelectron spectroscopy
LIDAR

o Three basic models feature a modular design
o Tunability with linewidths down to 0.03 cm-1 from 330-740 nm using a single set of gratings
o Short oscillator results in lowest ASE
o Conversion efficiencies of up to 28% with output energies as high as 260 mJ/pulse at 570 nm
o Interchangeable dye cells and dual wavelength pump optics (for 355 and 532 nm)
o Repetition rates as high as 100 Hz
o Integrated doubler for second-harmonic generation
o Third-harmonic generation (down to 205 nm) and difference frequency mixing (to 4 µm) available
o Optogalvanic calibration device
o Active Wavelength Control stabilizes absolute wavelength to <5 pm
o Windows-based software and LabVIEW (a product of National Insturment) drivers

The Spitfire® Pro multi-kilohertz Ti:sapphire regenerative amplifier extends the capabilities of the Tsunami® and Mai Tai® mode-locked Ti:sapphire oscillators. It has become the world's most popular ultrafast amplifier system by combining cutting edge performance and high reliability with industry leading technical support.

The Spitfire Pro is the first commercial ultrafast amplifier to deliver both high power (over 2 Watts) and superior beam quality (M2 <1.5), ideal to pump multiple OPAs. Its new all digital and computer controlled timing system provides ease of use and enhanced performance.To cover all your experimental needs, the Spitfire Pro tunability can be extended by harmonic generation (SHG, THG, FHG) and OPA pumping (from <235nm to >10microns)

Applications
Multicolor pump-probe studies
Coherent control experiments
Nonlinear optics
Combustion diagnostics
Transient Raman spectroscopy
Optical parametric amplification
Material processing

Features

o Pulse width as short as <40fs
o Output energies up to 2.25 mJ
o Near Gaussian, near diffraction limited output beam
o Diode-pumped technology offers exceptional pulse-to-pulse stability
o Greatest flexibility in Nd:YLF pump lasers
o Wavelength extension through SHG, THG, FHG, OPA
o Complete package (autocorrelator and spectrometer) for system diagnostics

The Tsunami® mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser provides the widest pulse width range, the broadest wavelength coverage and the highest power levels of any ultrafast oscillator on the market. It also offers the best long-term stability and reliability in both femtosecond and picosecond domains.

Applications
Multiphoton microscopy
Time-resolved fluorescence
Pump-probe experiments
Nonlinear spectroscopies
Optical-computed tomography (OCT)
Surface second harmonic generation (SHG)
Amplifier seeding
Terahertz imaging
Materials processing
Ultrafast ultrasonics

Features

o Broadest pulse width coverage (< 35 fs to 100 ps) of any commercial mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser
o Power output > 2 W for high-power harmonic generation and OPO pumping
o Proprietary broadband optics cover 700 – 1000 nm
o Uses Millennia® series all-solid state pump lasers (5 to 10 watts)
o Regenerative mode-locking for reliable starting mechanism, long-term stability, prevention of pulse dropouts and broadest wavelength and long picosecond pulse width capability
o Low thermal expansivity, Invar® based resonator design
o Gimbaled mirror mounts with Three-point ball-bearing registry of all optics
o Small footprint
o Accessories include Lok-to-Clock® synchronization, harmonic generators, OPOs, high-energy regenerative amplifiers, kHz regenerative amplifiers, OPAs and more

The WaveTrain™ is the industry leader for efficient doubling of single frequency ring lasers, external cavity diode lasers, as well as ion or YAG lasers.
The WaveTrain is the best choice for CW frequency doubling to the UV spectral range; compared with intra-cavity and older bow-tie external cavity designs, the WaveTrain gives you superior UV output without complicating the sensitive alignment of your fundamental laser. Equipped with the patented DeltaConcept® resonator, Spectra-Physics' WaveTrain insures stable operation with minimum alignment effort.

Applications
UV Raman spectroscopy
High resolution spectroscopy
Combustion diagnostics
Atmospheric photochemistry
Laser induced florescence
Photoluminescence studies of wide bandgap materials
Laser cooling

Features

o Compact triangle-shaped doubling cavity (DeltaConcept cavity) ensures high efficiency and stability to vibrations and acoustic noise
o Power enhancements up to 150 give high doubling efficiencies
o Active stabilization of the cavity length is accomplished by a servo-loop controlled piezo-driven prism, not a mirror, resulting in a UV output beam that does not vary its pointing direction as the wavelength is changed
o All adjustments made on outside of sealed cavity block. Quick and easy exchange of optics sets and SHG crystals for tunable laser applications
o Utilizes an internal, sealed resonator block, separate from beam input and output optics, thus protecting crystal and cavity optics subjected to high optical powers from dust, humidity and other atmospheric influences
o Continuous single mode scans of 65 GHz and scan speed of 10 GHz/sec