Pulsed laser system NanoFlux SLM

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The NanoFlux SLM series are single mode (SLM) high energy Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers designed for demanding applications requiring high pulse energy and excellent stability. These electro-optically Q-switched nanosecond lasers deliver up to 10 J per pulse and are suitable for OPO, OPCPA or dye laser pumping, holography, LIF spectroscopy, remote sensing, optics testing, and more.

Features

• Up to 10 J pulse energies
• 2 – 25 ns pulse durations
• 10 Hz pulse repetition rate
• Diode-pumped, self-seeded Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM) master oscillator
• Stable master oscillator cavity producing TEM₀₀ spatial mode output
• Excellent pulse energy stability
• Cost effective flash lamp pumped power amplifier
• Standard 2 ns pulse duration (2–25 ns optional)
• Temperature stabilized harmonics generator options
• Control through keypad, USB and LAN interfaces with supplied Windows control software (RS232 as optional)

Applications

• Material processing
• OPO, OPCPA, Ti:Sapphire, dye laser pumping
• Holography
• Nonlinear laser spectroscopy
• Optics testing

Description

• Innovative diode-pumped, self-seeded master oscillator design achieves SLM output without external narrow linewidth seed diodes or cavity-locking electronics.
• Stable master oscillator cavity ensures TEM₀₀ spatial mode output, resulting in excellent beam properties after amplification.
• Models with improved Gaussian fit are available for applications requiring a smooth, near-Gaussian beam profile.
• Linear amplifiers provide a cost-effective solution for high energy nanosecond systems, with advanced beam shaping for smooth, hotspot-free spatial profiles.
• Low light depolarization enables efficient generation of up to the 4th harmonic with optional built-in harmonic generators.
• Angle-tuned non-linear crystal harmonic generators in temperature-stabilized heaters are used for second, third, and fourth harmonic generation, with high spectral purity and manual or optional motorized wavelength switching.
• Low optical pulse jitter with respect to the Q-switch trigger allows reliable synchronization with external equipment.
• System control is available via control pad, USB, LAN, and optional RS232, with Windows-compatible software.

Options

• – G: Provides a Gaussian-like beam profile (reduces output energy of fundamental by ~80%)
• – AW: Water-air cooling option (replaces or supplements water-to-water cooling unit; heat dissipation equals total power consumption)
• – N2…N25: Longer pulse duration option (2–25 ns range)

Specifications

• Models: NanoFlux N2k10-SLM, NanoFlux N5k10-SLM, NanoFlux N10k10-SLM
• Output energy: at 1064 nm: 2000 mJ / 5000 mJ / 10000 mJ; at 532 nm: 1000 mJ / 2500 mJ / 5000 mJ; at 355 nm: 450 mJ / 1300 mJ / 2500 mJ; at 266 nm: 140 mJ / 750 mJ / 1500 mJ
• Pulse repetition rate: 10 Hz
• Pulse duration: 2 ± 0.5 ns (other durations 2–25 ns optional)
• Pulse energy stability: at 1064 nm: ≤ 0.8 %; at 532 nm: ≤ 1.5 %; at 355 nm: ≤ 3 %; at 266 nm: ≤ 4 %
• Long-term power drift: ± 2 %
• Beam spatial profile: Super-Gaussian
• M²: 4.4 / 6.6 / 9.2 (depending on model)
• Beam diameter: ~12 mm / ~18 mm / ~25 mm
• Beam pointing stability: ≤ 25 µrad
• Beam divergence: ≤ 0.5 mrad
• Optical pulse jitter: ≤ 0.2 ns
• Linewidth: ≤ 0.01 cm⁻¹ (SLM)
• Polarization: linear, >90 %
• Laser head size (W×L×H mm): 455 × 1220 × 270 / 600 × 1500 × 300 / 700 × 2000 × 300
• Power supply size (W×L×H mm): 550 × 600 × 1030 (or 2 units for larger models)
• Umbilical length: 5 m
• Power requirements: 208, 380 or 400 V AC, three phase, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: ≤ 5 kVA / ≤ 6 kVA / ≤ 8 kVA
• Water supply: ≤ 5 l/min, 2 Bar, max 15 °C / ≤ 7 l/min / ≤ 10 l/min (depending on model)
• Operating ambient temperature: 22 ± 2 °C
• Storage ambient temperature: 15–35 °C
• Relative humidity (non-condensing): ≤ 80 %
• Room cleanness: ISO Class 7

Note: Laser must be connected to mains electricity at all times. If disconnected for more than 1 hour, a warm-up period of a few hours is required before switching on.