News: Optoelectronics
20 September 2024
SuperLight Photonics launches first compact ultrafast pulse laser
SuperLight Photonics of Enschede, the Netherlands — a spin-off from the University of Twente that is developing a wideband laser light source for measurement and detection applications — has launched what it claims is first ultrafast laser to produce ultrashort pulse lengths in a compact form factor. The SLP-0280 delivers 25fs pulses with a center wavelength of 1750nm (+/-200nm).
SuperLight Photonics says that its patented PAD (Patterned Alternating Dispersion) technology applies non-linear pulse compression in a highly efficient way. The resulting 25fs pulses are obtained with substantially lower pulse energy than is traditionally needed for such pulse compression. Based on a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) platform, the form factor is substantially reduced compared with similar lasers. The SLP-0280 is also claimed to outperform traditional complex systems, and set a new benchmark as an ultrafast, low-noise, ultra-stable, small-form-factor laser.
The SLP-0280 is designed for both scientific and industrial applications. In the scientific domain, it is suitable for terahertz generation in high-end spectroscopy, non-destructive imaging applications, material characterization and biomedical applications. Its capabilities are particularly valuable in pump-probe spectroscopy, non-linear microscopy such as 2P (two-photon excitation microscopy) or SHG (second-harmonic generation) microscopy, and transient absorption microscopy, where low-power probe pulses are essential for observing ultrafast dynamics without disrupting the material under study.
Additionally, the SLP-0280 can be used for timing and laser stabilization, e.g. for measuring delays and synchronization in fiber networks.
As with all SuperLight Photonics products, the SLP-0280 features a small-form-factor class III laser classification with rapid start-up time, no calibration requirements, high uptime, and maintenance-free operation.
“The SLP-0280 addresses the specific needs of the ultrafast laser community, providing a powerful yet compact solution that redefines what’s possible in both scientific and industrial contexts," says founder & chief technology officer Haider Zia.
SuperLight Photonics is unveiling the SLP-0280 at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC 2024) exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany (23–25 September). It is also exhibiting it at VISION 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany (8–10 October) and PIC Summit Europe 2024 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands (15–16 October).
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