Q-TUNE: Tunable DPSS laser

Overview of Q-TUNE – Tunable DPSS Laser

The Q-TUNE tunable DPSS laser from Quantum Light Instruments has everything you need to enhance and simplify your spectroscopy application. A user-friendly web interface, gives you the freedom to control the laser remotely from any computer or smart phone browser without having to download or install software. The advanced, microprocessor-controlled operation allows for automated self-optimization, self-calibration, and hands-free tuning at the click of a button. So, you don’t have to be a laser expert to achieve great results.

The Q-TUNE uses an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) to produce tunable wavelengths in 410 – 2300 nm range. The Q-TUNE tunable DPSS laser system provides 5ns pulses with up to 5 mJ of pulse energy in the visible spectrum and a truly variable pulse repetition rate, with no performance change from single shot to 100 Hz.  The Q-TUNE requires little maintenance, with all laser electronics integrated into the housing, including an air-cooling system, eliminating the need for chillers, or large power supplies, all while providing a guaranteed pump diode lifetime greater than 2 giga-shots.

Upon request, optional extensions are available, like a second harmonic generator to increase the tuning range down to 210 nm with a <12 cm-¹ linewidth, fiber-coupled OPO laser output,  compact spectrometer for real-time monitoring of OPO wavelength and linewidth, and air purging for extended UV optic lifetime.

Q-TUNE Features:

• Hands-free, automated tuning from 410 to 2300 nm
• Microprocessor controlled – self-optimization/self-calibration
• Up to 5 mJ pulse energy in visible range
• Turnkey performance & User-friendly web interface
• Water-free – Air-cooled pump laser design
• Seamless laser and Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) integration
• >2 G shot pump diode lifetime
• <6 cm-¹ linewidth (410-2300nm range)
• <12 cm-¹ linewidth (210-410nm range)
• Up to 100 Hz pulse repetition rate
• Truly Variable rep. rate – no performance change – single-shot to 100Hz
• Internal or external triggering modes
• Separate output ports for access to pump laser wavelengths
• Low power consumption – from 50 to 150 W depending on model

Q-TUNE Optional Add-Ons:

• Second Harmonic Generator – Increase tuning range down to 210nm
• Fiber-Coupled OPO laser output
• Compact spectrometer for real-time monitoring of OPO wavelength/linewidth
• Air purging for extended UV optic lifetime

Q-TUNE Applications:

• Temporally resolved laser spectroscopy
• Non-linear laser spectroscopy
• Confocal microscopy
• Metrology
• Photo-acoustics imaging