Nd:YLF mode-locked PL3143 series picosecond lasers produces high energy pulses with as short as 10 ps pulse duration.

Rugged and reliable design

Diode pumped mode-locked quasi‑CW master oscillator produces the train of the pulses that is guided to the regenerative amplifier for further amplification. The single pulse is cavity‑dumped from regenerative amplifier and then amplified by linear amplifiers to up to 80 mJ pulse energy. The output pulse energy can be adjusted in approximately 1 % steps from 1 mJ to nominal output, at the same time pulse-to-pulse energy stability remains less than 1.5 % rms at 1053 nm.
Angle-tuned KD*P and KDP crystals mounted in thermostabilised ovens are used for second, third and fourth harmonic generation. Harmonics separators ensure high spectral purity of each harmonic directed to different output port. Build in energy monitors continuously monitors output pulse energy. Data from the energy monitor can be seen on the remote keypad or on PC monitor.
The laser provides triggering pulse for synchronization of customer‘s equipment with lead up to 500 ns. The lead of triggering pulse can be adjusted in ~0.25 ns steps from control pad or PC.
PRETRIG option is offered for streak camera triggering  and can provide pulse with up to 1000 μs lead that can be adjusted from PC with approx. 33 ns step.

Simple and convenient laser control

For customer convenience the laser can be controlled via user-friendly remote control pad. The remote pad allows easy control of all the parameters and features a backlit display that is easy to read even when wearing laser safety eyewear. Alternatively, the laser can be controlled from personal computer via USB port using supplied software for Windows™ operating system. LabView™ drivers are supplied as well.

1) Due to continuous improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice. Parameters marked typical are not specifications. They are indications of typical performance and will vary with each unit we manufacture. Unless stated otherwise all specifications are measured at 1053 nm.
2) For -SH option. Outputs are not simultaneous. Please inquire for pulse energies at other wavelengths.
3) With auxiliary H400 harmonics generator unit. Outputs are not simultaneous. Please inquire for pulse energies at other wavelengths.
4) Averaged from 300 pulses.
5) Inquire for optional pulse durations in 20 – 80 ps range.
6) Measured over 1 hour period when ambient temperature variation is less than ±1 °C.
7) In respect to optical pulse. <10 ps jitter is provided with PRETRIG option.
8) SYNC OUT lead or delay can be adjusted with ~0.25 ns steps in specified range. PRETRIG option provide -1000..5000 μs lead/delay time adjustment range.
9) Full angle measured at the 1/e² point at 1053 nm.
10) RMS value measured from 300 shots.
11) Beam diameter is measured at 1053 nm at the 1/e² point.
12) Mains voltage should be specified when ordering.
13) For 10 Hz version.

Options

PRETRIG option provides low jitter pulse for streak camera triggering with delay in -1000…5100 µs  range and <10 ps rms jitter.