Nanosecond Lasers for Neural Modulation

Nanosecond Lasers for Neural Modulation

gray and red compact nanosecond pulsed DPSS laser housing One by Bright Solutions

RPMC worked alongside neuroscientists pursuing minimally invasive optical control of brain circuits, but conventional pulse durations either overheated tissue or failed to generate sufficient acoustic waves—leaving a narrow window for safe, effective stimulation (photoacoustic vs photothermal stimulation) that most off-the-shelf lasers couldn’t hit. RPMC provided a precisely engineered DPSS source that balanced peak power and thermal confinement, giving the lab confidence to scale from in vitro to in vivo models without protocol rework.

Laser Solution: Free-space near-IR nanosecond laser with high peak power and ultrashort pulses, used for photoacoustic neural activation.

Outcome: Provided precise, low-heat stimulation with excellent targeting, enhancing safety and repeatability in neural circuit mapping.