Autocorrelator provides laser diagnostics.
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Self-contained PulseScout(TM) measures laser pulse durations from 20 femtoseconds to picosecond regime, and can be configured for wavelengths from 420-1,600 nm. With 2 user-interchangeable detector modules, unit can measure pulse widths from low energy, high repetition rate oscillators and high energy, low repetition rate amplifiers. Microprocessor-driven control unit with onboard LCD operates autocorrelator head and optional spectrometer through on-screen menus.
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New Versatile Autocorrelator for Ultrafast Laser Diagnostics
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (February 26, 2004) - Spectra-Physics introduced the PulseScout(TM), a new autocorrelator for ultrafast laser diagnostics. The new product offers a unique combination of simplicity, versatility, and unprecedented wavelength and power range capabilities in an economic, self-contained platform.
The PulseScout gives customers the ability to measure laser pulse durations ranging from 20 femtoseconds to the picosecond regime, and can be configured for wavelengths from 420 nm to 1600 nm. With two user interchangeable detector modules, the PulseScout extends to reliably measure pulse widths from both, low energy, high (MHz) repetition rate oscillators and high energy, low repetition rate amplifiers. Equipped with an integrated spectrometer the PulseScout enables simultaneous measurement of both, the temporal and spectral components of ultrafast laser pulses.
The PulseScout is an ideal diagnostic accessory for the new Eclipse(TM) femtosecond amplifier from Spectra-Physics as well as traditional Ti:sapphire based lasers and amplifiers, Optical Parametric Amplifiers (OPAs) and Oscillators (OPOs).
Based on proven technology utilizing piezo electric scanning the PulseScout makes alignment of the autocorrelator head with the input laser beam incredibly simple by only requiring the centering of an internal reflection on the cross hairs of a translucent window mounted above the input aperture.
The PulseScout is completely self-contained with no requirement for oscilloscopes or computers for operation. A microprocessor-driven compact control unit with onboard LCD operates the autocorrelator head and the optional spectrometer through simple on-screen menus. Autocorrelation trace and spectrum can be displayed and analyzed on the screen, or downloaded to a remote computer via an RS-232 interface. All controller settings can also be set remotely through the same RS-232 interface allowing total integration into a computer-controlled experiment or test setup.
About the new Spectra-Physics
Founded in 1961, Spectra-Physics was the first commercial laser business and has grown to become a global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of solid-state and high-power semiconductor lasers, gas lasers and ultrafast systems for industrial, scientific, micro-electronics, and biomedical markets. Today, Spectra-Physics has expanded to provide a broader spectrum of photonics products, capabilities, and services including Corion thin-film interference filters, Hilger scintillation and electro-optic crystals, replicated diffraction gratings from Richardson Gratings, Oriel Catalog and Instruments, and CIDTEC charged-injection device (CID) solid-state video cameras. Spectra-Physics is a wholly-owned business of Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE: TMO). For more information, visit www.spectra-physics.com.
