Light Conversion

Light Conversion’s Yb-based #femtosecond #laser systems are used by India’s top-tier universities and research centers. When paired with a #femtosecond #laser, Light Conversion’s #OPAs provide an invaluable source for #ultrafast #spectroscopy, nonlinear #microscopy, and a wide range of other scientific applications. For a comprehensive single-supplier solution, the #PHAROS or #CARBIDE laser can be combined with the #ORPHEUS series OPAs and the #HARPIA #ultrafast #spectrometer. This compact system performs sophisticated time-resolved spectroscopic measurements, offering an intuitive user experience and easy day-to-day maintenance. An important #OPA variation, #OPCPA systems, represents the only currently available laser technology that simultaneously provides high peak and average power with a few-cycle pulse duration – meeting the needs of the most demanding scientific applications. The few-cycle CEP-stable pulses are available in a compact table-top ORPHEUS-OPCPA or a larger TW-level OPCPA-HE.   Additionally, Light Conversion’s product portfolio includes the #CRONUS femtosecond laser sources, dedicated to #microscopy applications such as functional neuroimaging, optogenetics, and deep imaging using medium-repetition-rate three-photon excitation and fast high‑repetition-rate two-photon imaging, as well as widefield and holographic excitation using high-power laser sources. Learn which Light Conversion’s laser system can propel your research to new discoveries, meet Jelena Ivanova at the Ultrafast Sciences (UFS 2024) theme meeting at the National Institute of Science Education and Research in Odisha, India, on November 28–30th or join the company presentation: Industry Talk November 29, 2024 | 12:30 AM IST 

Light Conversion is world-renowned for its Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers and #OPAs, providing unparalleled flexibility and reliability for both industrial and scientific applications. The #PHAROS series of #femtosecond #lasers combines multi‑millijoule pulse energy and high average power. Its compact, thermally‑stabilized, and sealed design enables integration into various optical setups and machining workstations. The robust optomechanical design provides an exceptional laser lifetime and stable operation in varying environments. The versatility of #PHAROS lasers can be further extended by a variety of options, including a built-in pulse picker, carrier-envelope phase (CEP) stabilization, repetition rate locking to an external source, automated harmonic modules, and OPAs. The #ORPHEUS series of #OPAs for Yb-based lasers enables operation at high repetition rates while maintaining a broad tuning range - from deep-UV to mid-IR - and high output stability. One of the latest additions to the series, ORPHEUS-NEO, represents the next-generation of OPAs. With its user-friendly and hassle-free design, it has become an invaluable tool for even the most demanding scientific applications. Most importantly, the device features multiple detectors for pump beam position tracking and continuous monitoring of output parameters, enabling the fastest remote diagnostics and troubleshooting. When coupled with femtosecond lasers, #ORPHEUS #OPAs constitute an invaluable source for ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear microscopy, and a variety of other scientific applications. Meet Ignas Abromavičius at OPTIC 2024 in Taipei on November 26–29, booth #34 to discover how Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers and #OPAs can propel your research towards new discoveries.  

Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers provide flexibility and reliability for a wide range of high-precision #micromachining applications across various materials. Process optimization can be achieved by varying the laser fluence, enabling high ablation efficiency and/or rate while maintaining high surface quality. By optimizing the size of the laser beam spot on the processed surface, the full optical power of the laser can be utilized, achieving the highest ablation rate, which is crucial for industrial applications. Researchers from the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) employed Light Conversion’s #CARBIDE #femtosecond #laser to test a variety of laser-matter interaction regimes in order to achieve different processed surface finishing qualities of stainless steel by adjusting the laser processing parameters. With #CARBIDE, it is possible to combine efficient ablation, surface texturing, and GHz burst polishing using a single laser source, while its broad range of processing parameters unlocks new possibilities for diverse laser applications. Congratulations to the research team on their publication and the beautiful cover featuring the laser-milled Fresnel lens cavity designed for LED diffusers. Explore the diversity of employed #femtosecond #laser regimes and their outcomes by following the link in the comments section.

#Spectroscopy allows scientists to investigate pathways of energy flow between molecular states, examine the role of quantum effects in chemical reactions, and study the time scales of relaxation processes within complex systems. Covering a range of time scales - from femtoseconds to milliseconds depending on the phenomena and required temporal resolution - spectroscopy offers several techniques to observe these processes. Discover which #ultrafast #spectroscopy technique, powered by a Light Conversion #HARPIA #spectroscopy #system, can propel your research towards new discoveries in Greta Bučytė overview published by Electro Optics. Follow the link in the comments section to access the full article. 

Light Conversion’s industrial-grade Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers deliver unparalleled precision and flexibility for today’s most demanding applications. Featuring market-leading output parameters, their machining capabilities can be further extended with a variety of options, including harmonics modules, optical parametric amplifiers, or #BiBurst. In high-precision manufacturing, even the smallest details are crucial for optimizing parameters to match specific materials and processes. Discover which of Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers can provide a competitive edge for your application by meeting Aurimas Augus at LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA, booth #LD31.

Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #laser installed base in Asia now exceeds 3,000 systems, with reliability demonstrated by hundreds of systems running 24/7 in industrial settings and leading research centers. #CARBIDE #femtosecond #lasers feature market-leading output parameters without compromising beam quality, combining high average power and excellent power stability. Their design offers high-power water-cooled and air-cooled models, while their tunability enables customers to discover the most efficient manufacturing processes. Tunable parameters include pulse duration (190 fs – 20 ps), repetition rate (single-shot – 2 MHz), pulse energy (up to 2 mJ), and average power (up to 120 W). #PHAROS #femtosecond #lasers combine multi-millijoule pulse energy and high average power, covering a range of applications typically requiring multiple different laser systems. They feature tunable pulse duration (100 fs – 20 ps), repetition rate (single-shot – 1 MHz), pulse energy (up to 4 mJ), and average power (up to 20 W). The versatility of Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers can be further extended by a variety of options, including carrier-envelope phase (CEP) stabilization, repetition rate locking to an external source, automated harmonic modules, and optical parametric amplifiers. Discover which #femtosecond #laser can drive your applications at LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA from November 7–9. Meet Aurimas Augus at booth #LD31.

Light Conversion celebrates another milestone this year - shipping its 100th #HARPIA ultrafast #spectroscopy #system. The system performs a variety of sophisticated time-resolved spectroscopic measurements, allowing to explore processes in various materials with femtosecond temporal resolution. For instance, #ultrafast #spectroscopy provides insight into how plants, algae, and bacteria employ light to synthesize sugar from carbon dioxide and water, or what occurs inside the retina when a photon hits it. After all, these processes occur in less than a picosecond—how else could we study them if not with femtosecond lasers? #HARPIA spectroscopy systems offer clients a complete solution, with femtosecond lasers, optical parametric amplifiers, spectrometers, and dedicated measurement and analysis software all provided by Light Conversion. Today, the system offers three extension modules built around the HARPIA-TA transient absorption spectrometer, allowing to customize the system to specific measurement needs, and the HARPIA-TG transient grating spectroscopy system, designed to measure the diffusion coefficient, carrier lifetime, and diffusion length through direct optical means. Explore the development journey of #HARPIA ultrafast #spectroscopy #systems - from early flash photolysis experiments to today’s sophisticated applications - by following the link in the comments section.

Light Conversion is globally recognized for its industrial-grade Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers, which provide unparalleled precision and flexibility for today’s most demanding micromachining applications. These #femtosecond #lasers feature market-leading output parameters without compromising beam quality and stability, combining multi‑millijoule pulse energy with high average power. The compact and robust optomechanical design ensures an exceptional laser lifetime and stable operation in varying environments, with reliability proven by hundreds of systems operating 24/7 in industrial settings. Their versatility can be extended by a variety of options, including automated harmonic modules, and optical parametric amplifiers. The recent adoption of deep-ultraviolet (#DUV) wavelengths has opened new possibilities in in modern technology manufacturing, particularly in precision-demanding sectors. For example, a #femtosecond #laser with a #DUV wavelength and a flat-top intensity distribution, positioned it in the direct absorption regime for multiple glass and polymer materials offers unique advantages in material processing. This setup yields consistent ablation crater sizes in both transverse directions, regardless of pulse energy variations, making it more predictable and accurate compared to traditional methods using a Gaussian beam. Explore how Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers can provide the competitive advantage for your precision applications during the upcoming events and presentations by company experts: #ICALEO | November 4–7, Hollywood, California Aivaras Urniezius Processing of Transparent Glass Using a Femtosecond Duv Flat-Top Laser Source November 5 | 3:10 PM PST Jena Laser Conference | November 6–7, Jena, Germany Christian Hellwig Femtoseconds. Creating New Possibilities November 7 | 12:30 PM CET Optics & PhotonicSweden | November 5–8, Gothenburg, Sweden Konstantinas Zakalskis Precision Micromachining Using a Novel Femtosecond Flat-Top UV Laser November 7 | 2:40 PN CET

Prof. Sergio Carbajo, assistant professor at UCLA and visiting professor at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, believes that precisely controlled shaping of ultrashort pulses’ phase and amplitude can optimize light-matter interactions in many ways - from individual electrons to complex materials. Such pulse shape optimization can cover applications as diverse as high-resolution spectroscopy or high-fidelity transfer of quantum states from photons to electrons for quantum computing. At SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Prof. Sergio Carbajo contributes to developing the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) – a state-of-the-art free electron laser (FEL) - as well as is one of its users pursuing his independent research. Beam time in such facilities is highly sought after and competitive, demanding 24/7 operation. Since a laser with a size and volume many orders of magnitude smaller than the FEL is essential for its daily operation, reliability, repeatability, and rapid support are of paramount importance. According to Prof. Sergio Carbajo, Light Conversion’s #CARBIDE #femtosecond #laser satisfies in full these demanding requirements. Explore the widely ranging achievement in phase and amplitude transfer demonstrated by Prof. Carbajo’s team using Light Conversion’s Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers, harmonic generators, and #OPAs by following the link in the comments section.

Light Conversion’s Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers offer greater flexibility, enabling high repetition rates and output powers while maintaining excellent beam quality and stability, supporting a wide range of scientific applications. The #CARBIDE series of #femtosecond #lasers features market-leading output parameters without compromising beam quality and stability. Their compact and robust optomechanical design allows for a variety of applications in top-class research centers, while their reliability has been proven by hundreds of systems operating 24/7. Their tunability allows the laser to cover applications that would typically require multiple different laser systems. Key tunable parameters include pulse duration (190 fs – 20 ps), repetition rate (single-shot – 2 MHz), pulse energy (up to 2 mJ), and average power (up to 120 W). The versatility of #CARBIDE #femtosecond #lasers can be further expanded with a variety of options, including automated harmonic modules, and optical parametric amplifiers. Discover how Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers can elevate your research at InterOpto 2024 Spectroscopy Fair at Pacifico Yokohama from October 29th to 31st by visiting booth #B–09 and meeting Ignas Abromavičius.