Versatile Systems for Ultrafast Laser Pulse Picking

04 Mar 2021

We have tailored our pulse picking systems for operation with femtosecond lasers with a pulse repetition rate of up to 100 MHz. Single laser pulses can be selected from a pulse train at up to 2 MHz rate.

EKSMA Optics pulse picking system consists of:

UP2 pulse picker – a compact and rigid single unit device consisting of a Pockels cell and its‘ HV driver, combined with polarizing optics necessary for quarter-wave or half-wave operation. UP2 can be customized for your particular application with wavelength options covering 500 to 2000 nm.

 pMaster 4.2 control unit – contains a high voltage source for powering of the HV driver and a timing generator for synchronization with your laser source. pMaster 4.2 timing generator can also be synchronized to the internal pulse generator, external trigger, or an external RF source. It can be operated in single shot or burst modes.  

The new generation of laser pulse pickers is easy to install and operate in your current laser setup. The complete electro-optical pulse picking system can now be controlled via touchscreen interface, making it easy to set and monitor operating parameters. A set of polarizing optics is now integrated into the UP2 pulse picker unit to ensure a high contrast rate and optimal system performance.

New features at a glance:

• · Full control via 4“ touchscreen
• · High LIDT polarizing optics
• · Precise HV adjustment
• · 100 ps delay resolution
• · External gate control

Expertise in Electro-Optics:

EKSMA Optics puts a heavy focus on R&D of the company’s electro-optical product line. We control the whole manufacturing process, starting from polishing of electro-optical crystals to Pockels cell assembly and development of laser electronics set-ups. Our broad portfolio helps us design versatile electro-optical systems that can expand the application range of your laser.

Learn more about EKSMA Optics Pulse Picking Systems and contact us to discuss your particular laser application.