Inspire™ Blue Automated Femtosecond/Picosecond Harmonic Generators
Overview
The Inspire® Blue is an innovative, easy to use and reliable doubling unit that efficiently converts the IR emission of Ti:Sapphire lasers (690–1040 nm) into the near-UV and visible wavelength range (345–520 nm).
- Femtosecond and picosecond versions
- Highest conversion efficiency
- Excellent beam quality
- Broad wavelength coverage with a single set of optics
Products
Applications
- Non-linear spectroscopy
- Quantum optics
- Biochemistry
- Biophotonics
Specifications
Output Characteristics
| Pulse Width | <150 fs @ 860 nm (95 fs pump pulse) |
| Tuning Range2 | 345-520 nm |
| Conversion Efficiency | 45% @ 820 nm (2.5 W pump power) |
| Repetition Rate | 80 MHz |
| Spatial Mode | Gaussian (TEM00) |
| Tuning Mechanism | Angle rotation |
| Operation | Manual and Fully Automated versions |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 7.9 x 14.3 x 6.1 in (200 x 364 x 155 mm) |
Footnotes:
- When pumped by Spectra-Physics Mai Tai HP
- Up to 540 nm when pumped by Spectra-Physics Tsunami HP
Features
Novel Nonlinear Technology
Based on novel nonlinear technology, the Inspire Blue doubler provides exceptional beam quality, high conversion efficiency and reduced pulse broadening. The unit is available in both manual and automated versions and is compatible with the Spectra-Physics Mai Tai® HP femtosecond output as well as the Spectra-Physics Tsunami® HP femtosecond and picosecond outputs.
Synchronized Outputs
The Inspire Blue doubler also features synchronized outputs–the converted output in the near-UV and visible wavelength range (345–520 nm) and the unconverted fundamental output in the IR range (690–1040 nm)–enabling use of both beams in simultaneous experiments. Complete wavelength coverage is achieved with a single optics set to increase flexibility.
Doubling Unit
The Inspire Blue doubling unit is an excellent tool for a wide range of applications requiring femtosecond light pulses at MHz repetition rates.
Compatible Power Sensors
To verify and analyze the output power of your Inspire Blue laser, we recommend the Ophir 3A-PF-12 (7Z02720) thermal power sensor and Centauri laser power meter. Additional information on this laser measurement equipment can be found on the ophiropt.com website. Other Ophir sensors and meters may also be suitable for the Inspire Blue , depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.
Resources
Data Sheets
- Inspire Blue Datasheet (1.3 MB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
- Inspire Blue Dimensions (131.7 kB, PDF)
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