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  • High Power and Energy Femtosecond Lasers

    PHAROS

    Features
    • 190 fs – 20 ps tunable pulse duration
    • 2 mJ maximum pulse energy
    • 20 W output power
    • 1 kHz – 1 MHz tunable base repetition rate
    • Pulse picker for pulse‑on‑demand operation
    • Rugged, industrial grade mechanical design
    • Automated harmonics generators
      (515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, 206 nm)
    • Optional CEP stabilization
    • Possibility to lock oscillator to external clock
OVERVIEW

PHAROS is a femtosecond laser system combining millijoule pulse energies and high average powers. PHAROS features a mechanical and optical design optimized for industrial applications such as precise material processing. Compact size, an integrated thermal stabilization system, and sealed design allow PHAROS integration into machining workstations. Laser diodes pumping Yb medium significantly reduces maintenance costs and provides a long laser lifetime. Software tunability of PHAROS allows the system to cover applications normally requiring different classes of laser. Tunable parameters include pulse duration (190 fs – 20 ps), repetition rate (single pulse to 1 MHz), pulse energy (up to 2 mJ) and average power (up to 20 W). Its power level is sufficient for most material processing applications at high machining speeds. The built-in pulse picker allows convenient control of the laser output in pulse-on-demand mode. PHAROS compact and robust optomechanical design features stable laser operation across varying environments.

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SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT NAME 1) PH1-10W PH1-15W PH1-20W PH1-SP-1mJ PH2-SP-20W-2mJ
Max. average power 10 W 15 W 20 W 6 W 20 W
Pulse duration (assuming Gaussian pulse shape) < 290 fs < 190 fs
Pulse duration range 290 fs – 10 ps (20 ps on request) 190 fs – 10 ps (20 ps on request)
Max. pulse energy > 0.2 mJ or > 0.4 mJ > 1 mJ > 2 mJ
Beam quality TEM00; M2 < 1.2 TEM00; M2 < 1.3
Base repetition rate 1 kHz – 1 MHz 2)
Pulse selection Single-Shot, Pulse-on-Demand, any base repetition rate division
Centre wavelength 1028 nm ± 5 nm 1033 nm ± 5 nm
Output pulse-to-pulse stability < 0.5 % rms over 24 hours 3)
Power stability < 0.5 % rms over 100 hours
Pre-pulse contrast < 1 : 1000
Post-pulse contrast < 1 : 200
Polarization Linear, horizontal
Beam pointing stability < 20 µrad/°C

1) More models are available on request.

2) Some particular repetition rates are software denied due to system design.

3) Under stable environmental conditions.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
PRODUCT NAME PH1-10W PH1-15W PH1-20W PH1-SP-1mJ PH2-SP-20W-2mJ
Oscillator output Optional. Please contact sales@lightcon.com for more details or customized solutions
Typical output 1 – 6 W, 50 – 250 fs, ~1035 nm, ~ 76 MHz, simultaneously available
Harmonics generator Integrated, optional
Output wavelength 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm, 206 nm
BiBurst mode Tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability, optional
GHz-mode (P)
Intra burst pulse separation 1) ~ 200 ± 40 ps ~ 500 ± 40 ps
Max no. of pulses 2) 1 . . 25 1 . . 10
MHz-mode (N)
Intra burst pulse separation ~ 16 ns
Max no. of pulses 1 . . 9, (7 with FEC)

1) Custom spacing on request.

2) Maximum number of pulses in a burst is dependent on the laser repetition rate. Custom number of pulses on request.

DIMENSIONS
PRODUCT NAME PH1-10W PH1-15W PH1-20W PH1-SP-1mJ PH2-SP-20W-2mJ
Laser head 670 (L) × 360 (W) × 212 (H) mm 730 (L) × 419 (W) × 233 (H) mm
Rack for power supply and chiller 642 (L) × 553 (W) × 673 (H) mm PS integrated in the laser head
ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT NAME PH1-10W PH1-15W PH1-20W PH1-SP-1mJ PH2-SP-20W-2mJ
Operating temperature 15 – 30 ºC (air conditioning recommended)
Relative humidity < 80 % (non condensing)
Electric 110 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 20 A or 220 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 A
BIBURST
TUNABLE GHz AND MHz BURST WITH BURST-IN-BURST CAPABILITY

PHAROS has an option for tunable GHz and MHz burst with burst-in-burst capability – called BiBurst. The distance between burst packet groups is called nanosecond burst, N (MHz-Burst). The distance between sub‑pulses in the group is called picosecond burst, P (GHz‑Burst).

In single pulse mode, one pulse is emitted at a time at some fixed frequency. In burst mode, the output consists of several picosecond burst packets each separated by an equal time period between each packet. Each packet can contain a number of sub-pulses which are also separated by an equal time period between each pulse.

High pulse energy femtosecond laser with flexible BiBurst functionality brings new production capabilities to high-tech manufacturing industries such as consumer electronics, integrated photonic chip manufacturing, stent cutting, surface functionalization, future displays manufacturing and quantum computing.

BiBurst material fabrication areas cover:

  • brittle material drilling and cutting
  • deep engraving
  • selective ablation
  • transparent materials volume modification
  • hidden marking
  • surface functional structuring.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL PHAROS PHAROS-SP
P, GHz-mode Intra burst pulse separation 1) ~ 200 ± 40 ps ~ 500 ± 40 ps
Max no. of pulses 2) 1 . . 25 1 . . 10
N, MHz-mode Intra burst pulse separation ~16 ns
Max no. of pulses 1 . . 9, (7 with FEC)

1) Custom spacing on request.

2) Maximum number of pulses in a burst is dependent on the laser repetition rate. Custom number of pulses on request.

OPTIONS
OPTICAL PARAMETRIC AMPLIFIER, INDUSTRIAL-GRADE

FEATURES

  • Automatically tunable or fixed wavelength options
  • Robust, integrated mechanical design
  • Up to 2 MHz repetition rate, down to single shot operation
  • Up to 40 W pump power
  • Integrated beamsplitter for pump laser beam

OVERVIEW

I-OPA series of optical parametric amplifiers marks a new era of simplicity in the world of tunable wavelength femtosecond light sources. Based on 10 years of experience producing the ORPHEUS series of optical parametric amplifiers, this solution brings together the flexibility of tunable wavelength with robust industrial-grade design. The original I-OPA is a rugged module attached to our PHAROS laser, providing long term stability comparable to that of the industrial harmonics modules.

PERFORMANCE

I-OPA module energy conversion curves
Pump: PHAROS-10W, 100 µJ, 100 kHz

AUTOMATED HARMONICS GENERATORS

FEATURES

  • 515 nm, 343 nm, 257 nm and 206 nm
  • Output selection by software
  • Mounts directly on laser head and integrated into the system
  • Rugged, industrial grade mechanical design

OVERVIEW

PHAROS laser can be equipped with automated harmonics modules. A selection of fundamental (1030 nm), second (515 nm), third (343 nm), fourth (257 nm) or fifth (206 nm) harmonic outputs are available through software control. Harmonics generators are designed to be used in industrial applications where a single output wavelength is desired. Modules are mounted directly on the output of the laser and integrated into the system.

PERFORMANCE

PHAROS harmonics energy vs pulse repetition rate

CEP STABILIZATION

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Light Conversion for detailed performance datasheet.

REPETITION RATE STABILIZATION

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Light Conversion for detailed performance datasheet.

DOWNLOADS
PHAROS Femtosecond Lasers
Product datasheet
Version 14/01/2020
2.41 MB
Examples of Industrial applications
Applications Examples
Version 14/01/2020
0.48 MB
Ultrafast Lasers & Systems for Science, 2020
Product catalogue
Version 14/01/2020
11.6 MB
Femtosecond Lasers for Industry, 2020
Products catalogue
Version 14/01/2020
1.4 MB
超快激光 2019
Products catalogue in Chinese
Version 22/05/2019
9.3 MB