Optical Parametric Oscillator tunes in range of 340-2.500 Nm.
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Targeted at advanced imaging and spectroscopy applications, Iris(TM) delivers greater than 1 W of average power from 340-520 nm and greater than 400 mW from 490-750 nm. Device features full automation for computer-controlled tuning across range without adjustment or change of optics. It provides adjustable pulse widths from 80-350 fs. Multiple output ports for simultaneous UV, visible and infrared output makes unit suitable for applications requiring multiple wavelengths.
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Newport Introduces Tunable 340nm to 2500nm Ultrafast Laser Source
Fully Automated OPO Delivers Gap-Free UV to Infrared Femotosecond Pulses
Mountain View, CA - March 23, 2009 - Newport Corporation's Spectra-Physics® Lasers Division announces the Iris(TM) Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO), a new, tunable, ultrafast laser source for advanced imaging and spectroscopy applications. Optimized for use with the company's Mai Tai® HP ultrafast laser, the Iris OPO delivers the widest gap-free ultrafast tuning range in the industry, from the ultraviolet (UV) to the infrared (340 to 2500nm), and the highest power in the UV and visible. The new OPO features full automation for computer-controlled tuning across the range without adjustment or change of optics.
The Iris OPO has multiple output ports for simultaneous UV, visible and infrared output, making it ideal for applications that require multiple wavelengths, such as coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) imaging. The OPO delivers an unprecedented >1W of average power from 340-520nm and >400mW from 490-750nm. Additionally, the new OPO provides adjustable pulse widths (from 80 to 350fs). Optimized for high stability, the OPO is insensitive to ambient temperature change.
"We are pleased to offer this new ultrafast OPO with industry-leading performance and user-friendly operation," said Herman Chui, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Newport's Spectra-Physics Lasers Division. "The wide tuning range and high power enables new applications in multiphoton and CARS imaging, time-resolved spectroscopy and advanced scientific research."
A live demonstration of the new Iris OPO will be on display at CLEO / PhotonXpo, June 2-4, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland at Newport's booth #1313. For more information on the new Iris OPO, please visit http://www.newport.com/iris.
About Newport Corporation
Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense/security, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical subsystems and precision automation to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell Microcap Index.
Company Contacts:
Kim Abair
Director, Global Marketing
Tel: 800-222-6440 / 949-863-3144
Email: kim.abair@newport.com
Herman Chui
Sr. Director, Product Marketing
Tel: 650-966-5496
Email: herman.chui@spectra-physics.com
1335 Terra Bella Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
Tel 650-961-2550
Fax 650-968-5215
www.spectra-physics.com
