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PHAROS and CARBIDE-CB3 lasers have an option for tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability – called BiBurst. In standard mode, a single pulse is emitted at some fixed frequency. In burst mode, the output consists of pulse packets instead of single pulses. Each packet consists of a certain number of equally separated pulses. MHz-bursts contains N pulses with a nanosecond period, while GHz-bursts contain P pulses with a picosecond period. If both bursts are used, the equally separated pulse packets contain sub-packets of pulses burst-in-burst (BiBurst).

LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.

• The PHAROS series focuses on customizability, reliability, and process-tailored output parameters, providing pulse durations down to 100 fs and pulse energies up to 4 mJ.
• The CARBIDE series features a compact industrial design with both air- and water-cooled models, the latter reaching 120 W of output power for the fundamental wavelength and 50 W for UV radiation, while sustaining excellent output stability.
• The FLINT oscillators extend the parameter range with repetition rates of up to 100 MHz.

Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications.

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Microscopy-dedicated femtosecond laser sources, CRONUS-2P and CRONUS-3P, cover applications in functional neuroimaging, optogenetics, and deep imaging using medium‑repetition-rate three-photon (3P) excitation and fast high-repetition-rate two‑photon (2P) imaging, as well as widefield and holographic excitation using high-power laser sources. The CRONUS series features a robust design, automated group delay dispersion (GDD) control, and market-leading output stability.

Optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA) is currently the only laser technology that simultaneously provides the high peak and average power along with few-cycle pulse duration required by the most demanding scientific applications. Our portfolio of cutting edge OPCPA products is based on years of experience in developing and manufacturing optical parametric amplifiers and femtosecond lasers. The few-cycle, CEP-stable pulses come either in a compact table-top ORPHEUS-OPCPA or a large, TW-level OPCPA-HE, similar to SYLOS at ELI ALPS.

CARBIDE is a series of femtosecond lasers combining high average power and excellent power stability. CARBIDE features market-leading output parameters without compromises to beam quality and stability. The compact and robust optomechanical CARBIDE design allows a variety of applications in top-class research centers, as well as display, automotive, LED, medical, and other industries. The reliability of CARBIDE has been proven by hundreds of systems operating 24/7 in industrial environments.

The tunability of CARBIDE lasers enables our customers to discover the most efficient manufacturing processes. Tunable parameters include pulse duration (190 fs – 20 ps), repetition rate (single-shot – 2 MHz), pulse energy (up to 2 mJ), and average power (up to 120 W). A pulse-on-demand mode is available using the built-in pulse picker. The CARBIDE lasers can be equipped with industrial-grade modules, including but not limited to high-power harmonic generators.

LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.

• The PHAROS series focuses on customizability, reliability, and process-tailored output parameters, providing pulse durations down to 100 fs and pulse energies up to 4 mJ.
• The CARBIDE series features a compact industrial design with both air- and water-cooled models, the latter reaching 120 W of output power for the fundamental wavelength and 50 W for UV radiation, while sustaining excellent output stability.
• The FLINT oscillators extend the parameter range with repetition rates of up to 100 MHz.

Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications.

ORPHEUS-MIR is an optical parametric amplifier (OPA) optimized for the efficient generation of broad-bandwidth MIR pulses. The laser system provides ultrashort pulses in the tuning range of 2.5 – 10 μm and reaches up to 15 μm with a narrow-bandwidth extension. Due to the novel system design, ORPHEUS-MIR provides < 100 fs pulses directly at the output. Signal and idler outputs are available simultaneously. The system architecture is well suited for high-energy and high‑power PHAROS and CARBIDE femtosecond pump lasers. ORPHEUS-MIR serves as an excellent high-repetition-rate source for spectroscopy, such as two-dimensional infrared (2D IR) and vibrational sum-frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy. Combined with the narrow-bandwidth output of SHBC, it forms a compact laser system for SFG measurements, covering most of the MIR spectrum in a single shot and providing high spectral resolution. In addition, its high output stability is the key to fast and high-quality SFG imaging. Furthermore, for MIR applications requiring CEP-stable pulses, ORPHEUS-MIR provides a unique CEP-stable option in the complete 2500 – 15000 nm range.

The highlight of our tunable wavelength sources is the ORPHEUS series of femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for pumping with Yb-doped lasers. The ORPHEUS series enables operation at high repetition rates while maintaining the best properties of the TOPAS series OPAs, such as a wide tuning range from deep-UV to mid-IR and high output stability. When combined with the PHAROS or CARBIDE femtosecond lasers, it becomes an invaluable source for ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear microscopy, and a variety of other applications. The list of tunable wavelength sources has been extended by the addition of I-OPA, a compact industrial-grade OPA, and CRONUS-3P, an OPA-based ultrafast source with GDD control for advanced nonlinear microscopy.

Optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA) is currently the only laser technology that simultaneously provides the high peak and average power along with few-cycle pulse duration required by the most demanding scientific applications. Our portfolio of cutting edge OPCPA products is based on years of experience in developing and manufacturing optical parametric amplifiers and femtosecond lasers. The few-cycle, CEP-stable pulses come either in a compact table-top ORPHEUS-OPCPA or a large, TW-level OPCPA-HE, similar to SYLOS at ELI ALPS.

PHAROS is a series of femtosecond lasers combining multi‑millijoule pulse energy and high average power. PHAROS features a mechanical and optical design optimized for both scientific and industrial applications. Its compact, thermally‑stabilized, and sealed design enables PHAROS integration into various optical setups and machining workstations. The robust optomechanical design provides an exceptional laser lifetime and stable operation in varying environments. The tunability of PHAROS allows the system to cover applications normally requiring multiple different laser systems. Tunable parameters include pulse duration (100 fs – 20 ps), repetition rate (single-shot – 1 MHz), pulse energy (up to 4 mJ), and average power (up to 20 W). A pulse-on-demand mode is available using the built-in pulse picker. The versatility of PHAROS can be extended by a variety of options, including carrier-envelope phase (CEP) stabilization, repetition rate locking to an external source, automated harmonic modules, and optical parametric amplifiers.

The HARPIA spectroscopy systems perform a variety of sophisticated time-resolved measurements in a compact footprint. The HARPIA-TA is a transient absorption spectroscopy system extendable with time-resolved fluorescence, microscopy, and other modules. The HARPIA-TG is a novel transient grating system for carrier diffusion and lifetime measurements. For a single-supplier solution, the HARPIA systems are combined with a PHAROS or a CARBIDE laser together with ORPHEUS series or I-OPA series of OPAs.

The HARPIA comprehensive spectroscopy system performs a variety of sophisticated time-resolved spectroscopic measurements in a compact footprint. It offers an intuitive user experience and easy day-to-day maintenance meeting the needs of today’s scientific applications. Extension modules and customization options tailor the HARPIA system to specific measurement needs.

The system is built around the HARPIA-TA transient absorption spectrometer and can be expanded using time-correlated single-photon counting, Kerr gate and fluorescence upconversion (HARPIA-TF), third beam delivery (HARPIA-TB), and microscopy (HARPIA-MM) modules. HARPIA is designed for easy switching between measurement modes and comes with dedicated data acquisition and analysis software. Each module is contained in a monolithic aluminum body ensuring excellent optical stability and minimal optical path lengths. For a single-supplier solution, the HARPIA spectroscopy system is combined with a PHAROS or a CARBIDE laser together with ORPHEUS series OPAs. HARPIA also supports Ti:sapphire lasers with TOPAS series OPAs.

LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.

• The PHAROS series focuses on customizability, reliability, and process-tailored output parameters, providing pulse durations down to 100 fs and pulse energies up to 4 mJ.
• The CARBIDE series features a compact industrial design with both air- and water-cooled models, the latter reaching 120 W of output power for the fundamental wavelength and 50 W for UV radiation, while sustaining excellent output stability.
• The FLINT oscillators extend the parameter range with repetition rates of up to 100 MHz.

Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications.

LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.

• The PHAROS series focuses on customizability, reliability, and process-tailored output parameters, providing pulse durations down to 100 fs and pulse energies up to 4 mJ.
• The CARBIDE series features a compact industrial design with both air- and water-cooled models, the latter reaching 120 W of output power for the fundamental wavelength and 50 W for UV radiation, while sustaining excellent output stability.
• The FLINT oscillators extend the parameter range with repetition rates of up to 100 MHz.

Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications.

See also our on Femtosecond Laser Systems for Science!

The CARBIDE 50 W UV laser is based on the market-proven industrial-grade CARBIDE laser platform. It emits 500 fs pulses at a 343 nm wavelength and fits into a footprint of 84 × 35 cm, making it the most compact 50 W UV femtosecond laser currently available on the market. The CARBIDE ensures long-term performance without the need for user intervention. Its high power allows for beam splitting into multiple parts, enabling parallel micromachining processes and subsequently increasing throughput. The CARBIDE platform ensures simple integration into industrial 24/7 workstations.