The Spectra-Physics® Inspire™ ultrafast OPO delivers user-friendly, gap-free computer-controlled tuning from 345 nm to 2.5 μm with no intracavity optics or crystal change. Pumped with the Mai Tai® HP Ti:Sapphire laser, the OPO delivers high power across the UV and visible range with adjustable pulse widths from 80 to 250 fs. Inspire’s robust opto-mechanical design ensures high environmental stability.
Applications
- Bio-Imaging
- Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Microscopy (CARS)
- Two-Photon Fluorescence Microscopy (2PF)
- Multiple wavelength pump-probe experiments
- Ultrafast Spectroscopy
- Time-resolved spectroscopy
- Vibrational overtone spectroscopy
- Semiconductor research and spectroscopy
- Data Communications
Specifications
Output Characteristics2
| Inspire Auto 50 | Inspire Auto 100 | Inspire HF 50 | Inspire HF 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Power | ||||
| SHG @ 400 nm | N/A | 1100 mW | N/A | 1100 mW |
| Signal @ 550 nm | 350 mW | 350 mW | 350 mW | 350 mW |
| Depleted Fundamental @ 800 nm | 1100 mW | 1100 mW | 1100 mW | 1100 mW |
| Idler (at peak of curve) | 170 mW | 170 mW | 170 mW | 170 mW |
| Pulse Width | ||||
| SHG | N/A | <140 fs | N/A | <140 fs |
| Signal | 100-250 fs (adjustable) | 100-250 fs (adjustable) | 200 fs | 200 fs |
| Depleted Fundamental | <140 fs | <140 fs | <140 fs | <140 fs |
| Idler | 80-250 fs (adjustable) | 80-250 fs (adjustable) | 200 fs | 200 fs |
| Tuning Range | ||||
| SHG | N/A | 345-520 nm | N/A | 345-520 nm |
| Signal (Simultaneous with Idler) | 490-750 nm | 490-750 nm | 490-750 nm | 490-750 nm |
| Depleted Fundamental | 690-1040 nm | 690-1040 nm | 690-1040 nm | 690-1040 nm |
| Idler (Simultaneous with Signal) | 930-2500 nm | 930-2500 nm | 930-2500 nm | 930-2500 nm |
| Repetition Rate | 80 MHz | |||
| Noise | <1% rms | |||
| Wavelength Stability @ 555 nm | <0.5 nm | |||
| Spatial Mode | TEMoo, M2 <1.2 (Signal) | |||
| Polarization | Horizontal for Signal and Idler Vertical for SHG |
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| Spectrometer for UV and Visible Range3 | 350-900 nm (integrated into optics unit) | |||
| Dimensions (W x L x H)4 | 14.2 x 37.6 x 8.1 in (36.0 x 95.4 x 20.7 cm) | |||
Footnotes:
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- Pumped by Mai Tai HP Ti:Sapphire oscillator. For system performance when pumped by a Tsunami, please contact Spectra-Physics.
- For IR spectral region, contact Spectra-Physics.
- PC controllable. No control electronics unit required.
Features
The Inspire Offers
- User-friendly gap-free tuning from 345 nm to 2.5 µm.
- Five output ports available: signal output (490-750 nm), idler output (930-2500 nm), fundamental output (690-1040 nm), and doubled fundamental output (345-520 nm)
- Simultaneous output from either two or three output ports—ideal for applications requiring more than one wavelength such as CARS and SRS imaging
- HF version with fully-automated hands-free wavelength tuning complete with automated cavity alignment to maintain optimal power and pulse durations
- Auto version with semi-automated tuning and nearly transform-limited pulse duration flexibility (80-250 fs) for tailoring pulse widths to match experimental conditions
Compatible Power Sensors
To verify and analyze the output power of your Inspire UV laser, we recommend the Ophir 3A (7Z02621) 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 UV, depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.
Resources
Application Notes
Data Sheets
Inspire Datasheet(507.8 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
Inspire Dimensions(185.4 kB, PDF)
Manuals
Inspire™ HF 100 Laser Manual(1.4 MB, PDF)
Literature
Ultrafast Lasers Brochure(4.6 MB, PDF)
Pre-installation Guides
Inspire™ Pre-installation Guide(193.6 kB, PDF)
