OverviewIPG single-mode and low-order-mode CW fiber YLS-SMx laser sources deliver continuous output up to 30 kW in a low-order, low-divergence beam. These compact, industrial CW fiber lasers provide high brightness and are designed for advanced long-range and scientific applications including power beaming, LIDAR/obstacle warning, directed energy and remote material processing.
Key Features- Continuous output power up to 30 kW (model dependent)
- Low-order, low-divergence beam at 1075 nm
- High brightness suitable for long-range applications
- Compact industrial design with direct modulation up to 5 kHz
Industries & Applications- Power beaming — long-distance transmission of power for vehicles, aircraft and other systems
- Remote material processing — long-range cutting, breakdown and decommissioning
- Obstacle warning and LIDAR (light detecting and ranging)
- Directed energy applications
- Scientific projects and research
Fiber AmplificationIPG offers high-power CW fiber amplifiers compatible with YLS-SMx systems. These industrial amplifiers support input powers on the order of tens of milliwatts and amplifier outputs up to 4 kW to extend system energy or provide staged amplification.
High-Brightness Lasers ComparisonYLS-SM3 | 1075 nm | up to 15 kW | BPP < 1.0, 0.9 typ. | mrad < 90 | direct modulation up to 5 kHz
YLS-SM4 | 1075 nm | up to 20 kW | BPP < 1.2, 1.0 typ. | mrad < 90 | direct modulation up to 5 kHz
YLS-SM7 | 1075 nm | up to 30 kW | BPP < 1.8, 1.5 typ. | mrad < 95 | direct modulation up to 5 kHz
Technical specifications- Series: YLS-SMx
- Nominal wavelength: 1075 nm
- Output power (family): up to 30 kW; examples — YLS-SM3 up to 15 kW, YLS-SM4 up to 20 kW, YLS-SM7 up to 30 kW
- Beam quality (BPP): <1.0 to <1.8 depending on model (typical values: 0.9, 1.0, 1.5)
- Beam divergence: typically <90–95 mrad depending on model
- Direct modulation: up to 5 kHz
- Amplifier support: amplifier input powers up to ~60 mW; amplifier output powers up to ~4 kW
- Typical applications: power beaming, remote material processing, LIDAR/obstacle warning, directed energy, scientific research