Picosecond Lasers

What is a Picosecond Laser?

A picosecond laser is a type of laser that emits pulses of light with a duration of one picosecond (10^-12 seconds). These extremely short pulses of light allow for high precision and minimal heat-affected zone, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, such as material processing, medical treatments, and scientific research.

Picosecond lasers are one of the most diverse categories of pulsed lasers available on the market today since picosecond pulses can be generated by q-switching, gain switching, and mode locking. Picosecond pulses can be produced from diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers, fiber lasers, and microchip lasers allowing for an extensive wavelength range from the ultraviolet through the infrared region.

Additionally, this broad range of lasers enables pulse energies in the nJ, µJ, and mJ levels with pulse repetition rates varying from Hz to MHz.  The high peak power and short pulse widths (pulse duration) of these lasers are ideal for a wide range of applications especially for material processing and micromachining industrial applications such as laser texturing, trimming, and drilling.

Picosecond Laser Benefits

  1. High precision: The extremely short duration of picosecond laser pulses allows for precise targeting of material and fine features while minimizing damage to surrounding areas.
  2. Minimal heat affected zone: Picosecond lasers generate less heat than longer pulse lasers, which reduces the amount of material affected by the laser and minimizes the risk of thermal damage.
  3. High ablation rate: Picosecond lasers can remove material at a faster rate than longer pulse lasers, making them suitable for high-speed machining and cutting applications.
  4. Improved surface finish: Picosecond lasers can produce a smoother surface finish than longer pulse lasers, which is beneficial for certain applications such as medical devices or electronic components.
  5. Versatility: Picosecond lasers have a wide range of applications, including material processing, medical treatments, scientific research, and more.
  6. Wide range of materials: Picosecond lasers can be used with a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and semiconductors.

Our Picosecond Products

RPMC offers ps pulsed lasers at various levels of integration from OEM to turn-key, benchtop, laboratory and research laser systems. We group our picosecond lasers into a few different types including Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Pulsed Fiber Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers, Microchip Lasers, and DPSS Amplifiers.

Our lasers are available with ultraviolet (UV), Green, near-infrared (NIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) wavelength options, including 266 nm, 355 nm, 532 nm, 1030 nm, 1064 nm, 1100 nm, and 1540 nm. Average output powers for these picosecond laser options range from a few mW (milliwatts) up to 150 W (watts), and pulse energy options ranging from 25 nJ (nanojoules) up to 150 mJ (millijoules).

On this page, you will find picosecond pulse duration options from 750 ps down to 2 ps, as well as nanosecond (ns) and femtosecond (fs) pulse width options. A wide range of repetition rate options are available from single shot up to 80 MHz.

					
					
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Picture Part Number Type Wavelength (nm) Output power (W) Pulse energy (uJ) Pulse width Rep rate Q-switch type
cpfl 1.5a 1.5at 1.5t cpfl2 hfl 1.5um Pulsed Fiber Lasers Pulsed Fiber Lasers 1530-1564 0.150, 1.0, 4.0 5.0, 25.0, 80.0 400ps, 50ns 5kHz, 1MHz, 2MHz Active
Pulsed Fiber Laser 1um Pulsed Fiber Lasers Pulsed Fiber Lasers 1030-1100 5.0 150.0 400ps, 50ns 10kHz, 100kHz, 1MHz Active
Antares Antares Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Pulsed Fiber Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers 1030, 1064 10.0, 20.0, 30.0 0.125, 0.250, 0.375, 0.500 10ps 80MHz Active
neoMOS neoMOS Pulsed DPSS Lasers 1064 5.0, 15.0, 50.0, 75.0, 100.0 250.0, 400.0, 500.0 600fs, 700fs, 900fs, 10ps, 40ps, 70ps, 100ps Single shot to 80MHz
neoVAN - DPSS Amplifier neoVAN DPSS Amplifiers 1064 50.0 5000.0 400ps, CW
NPS-1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers 1064 0.050, 5.0, 10.0 0.125, 0.250 7ps 40MHz Passive
NPS-355 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers 355 1.0 0.025 7ps 40MHz Passive
NPS-532 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers 532 1.0, 5.0 0.025, 0.125 7ps 40MHz Passive
Bright Microlaser Microchip SB1 Laser SB1-1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Microchip Lasers 1064 0.008, 0.012, 0.040, 0.110, 0.150, 0.200, 0.225, 0.400 2.0, 15.0, 20.0, 30.0, 40.0, 60.0, 80.0 400ps, 1.3ns 100Hz, 200Hz, 1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 55kHz, 100kHz Passive
Bright Microlaser Microchip SB1 Laser SB1-532 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Microchip Lasers 532 0.004, 0.006, 0.010, 0.017, 0.020, 0.030, 0.040, 0.075, 0.100 0.300, 7.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0, 30.0, 40.0 400ps, 1.3ns 10Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 55kHz, 100kHz Passive
Sirius-532: Picosecond DPSS lasers Sirius GR Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers 532 2.0 32.0 10ps Single shot to 1MHz Active
Sirius-532: Picosecond DPSS lasers Sirius IR Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers 1064 5.0 60.0 10ps Single shot to 1MHz Active
VaryDisk E150 VaryDisk E150 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 1030 150.0 150000.0 2ps - 1ns 1kHz to 10kHz Active
Vento-1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 1064 16.0, 25.0, 40.0 600.0, 1000.0, 1500.0 500ps - 1.5ns 50kHz to 120kHz, 80kHz to 200kHz Active
Vento-532 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 532 8.0, 15.0, 20.0 300.0, 550.0, 750.0 500ps - 1.2ns 50kHz to 120kHz, 80kHz to 200kHz Active
Wedge-F-1064 Wedge-HF/XF 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 1064 1.5, 4.0 70.0, 180.0 400ps - 1.5ns, 400ps - 1.6ns, 700ps - 2.5ns 10kHz to 100kHz, 50kHz to 200kHz Active
Wedge-F-266 Wedge-HF/XF 266 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 266 0.050, 0.180 5.0, 15.0 700ps - 1500ps, 400ps - 700ps 10kHz to 50kHz Active
Wedge-HF-355: 355nm compact nanosecond laser Wedge-HF/XF 355 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 355 0.800 40.0 500ps - 1ns 10kHz to 50kHz Active
Wedge-F-532 Wedge-HF/XF 532 Pulsed DPSS Lasers 532 0.500, 1.5, 2.0, 4.0 30.0, 40.0, 80.0, 120.0 500ps - 2ns, 700ps - 2ns, 400ps - 1.5ns, 400ps - 1ns 10kHz to 100kHz, 50kHz to 200kHz, Single shot to 10kHz Active

FL-P Series

1um 1.5um Pulsed Fiber LasersThe FL-P series offers a variety of standard and custom pulsed fiber laser options. Available in both OEM and Turnkey formats, our 1um and 1.5um fiber lasers are manufactured to Telcordia standards and can be modified to meet your applications requirements. With available average powers up to 10W at 1um and 1.5um, peak powers up to 25kW, pulse widths in the range of 200ps to 100ns, and available options such as pulse monitoring, internal and external triggering, TTL or LVDS input signals, extended operating temperature range, and a robust design, our pulse series of fiber lasers are suitable for a wide range of applications. Customized configurations are available upon request.

Antares Series

Antares

The ANTARES is a series of high-energy picosecond lasers designed for ease-of-use and integration in biophotonics and nonlinear spectroscopy applications. With a narrow linewidth, high repetition rate up to 80 MHz, excellent beam quality, and average powers from 1W to 40W at 1030 nm or 1064 nm, ANTARES is ideal for high-speed nonlinear spectroscopy applications such as CARS and FRET microscopy. Additional options include fine-tuning PRF synchronization, ultra-narrow linewidth, second and third harmonic options, custom repetition rates, and more.

neoMOS Series

neoMOS 700fsThe neoMOS ultrashort pulse laser series is a reliable and low maintenance system designed for 24/7 industrial use. Its ultra-compact laser head has the smallest footprint available, making it easy to integrate into different systems. The laser systems are highly flexible and can be customized to meet specific needs, providing a wide range of laser parameters and pulse durations. With available pulse durations between 700fs and 70ps, repetition rates from single-shot to 80MHz, up to 500µJ pulse energy, average output powers up to 100W, multi-megawatt peak powers, and perfect TEM00 beam quality, these lasers can tackle many applications and are ideal for processing demanding materials such as transparent glasses and plastics.

neoAMP Series

neoVAN - DPSS AmplifierThe neoAMP series includes the neoVAN and neoYb DPSS laser amplifiers, designed to boost the average power or pulse energy for a wide range of applications. The flexible system design ensures a high degree of scalability, and the ultra-compact modules are easy to integrate into existing processing or scientific systems. The neoVAN and neoYb amplifiers are highly reliable and offer proven long-term stability, enabling a range of applications that include high peak power, short pulse picosecond lasers for micromachining, or single-frequency radiation for gravitational wave detection.

Nps Series

Nps-1064-10

The NPS series of ultrafast lasers is the ultimate solution for OEM integrators and researchers working with nonlinear optics applications like OPO pumping and narrowband Raman spectroscopy. The NPS series boasts remarkable features such as up to 10W average output power, <7ps pulse width, and a 40MHz repetition rate. The transform-limited operation, with a spectral width of <0.3nm, and accurate central wavelengths make these lasers a suitable candidate for highly efficient amplification by Nd-doped DPSS amplifiers.

Microchip Series

Bright Microlaser Microchip SB1 Laser

The Microchip series is a line of ultra-compact, passively q-switched, single longitudinal mode (SLM), narrow linewidth, DPSS lasers that offer exceptional performance in a compact form factor. The lasers feature pulse durations ranging from 400 ps to 2 ns, energy levels up to 80 µJ, and repetition rates up to 100 kHz. Available in wavelengths from the UV to the NIR, this series is designed for OEM integrators and researchers working with LIDAR, 3D scanning, LIBS, night vision, and more. The lasers offer both nanosecond and picosecond options and are interchangeable with the same form factor and electrical and software interfaces across wavelengths, making them a flexible and versatile solution. 

Sirius Series

Sirius-532: Picosecond DPSS lasers

The SIRIUS series is a very compact, high-energy hybrid ultrafast laser for advanced micro-machining applications and supercontinuum pumping, offering over 60µJ and > 5 W @ 1064 nm, with pulses below 10 ps from single shot to 1MHz and an M² of < 1.2. SIRIUS is a fully configurable laser offering various pulse generation modes: selectable pulse durations and repetition rates, burst, gating and fine energy control. This laser series is specifically designed to allow for ergonomic and user-friendly operation. Also available in green or UV wavelengths, SIRIUS is ideally suited for selective ablation, electronics, and photonic applications.

VaryDisk Series

VaryDisk E150The VaryDisk Series is a high-energy, multi-milli-Joule laser system suitable for laboratory investigations or industrial use. This thin disk regenerative amplifier can amplify femtosecond, picosecond, or nanosecond pulses with amplification factors up to 10⁶. With a range of output specifications to choose from, including multiple seed lasers, customers can select the ideal configuration to meet their needs. The base configuration offers up to 150 W average power @ 1030 nm, 15 – 150 mJ pulse energy, 1 ns pulse width (compressible to < 2 ps), and a repetition rate range of 1 kHz to 10 kHz.

Vento Series

Vento-532-7: 532nm Picosecond DPSS Laser

The Vento series is a compact and ruggedized sub-nanosecond DPSS laser series designed for OEM integrators, application specialists, and researchers working with scientific and industrial applications such as precision LIDAR and materials processing. With pulse durations down to 500 ps and repetition rates up to 200 kHz, this laser series produces high average power of up to 25 W @ 532 nm and up to 40 W @ 1064 nm. The Vento series features beam expanding and collimating optics, low jitter option, extended operating temperature range, pulse energy modulation up to IP68 Package, circular polarization, remote control cbox and software interface, air and water-cooled options, and AC-DC power supply. 

Wedge Series

Wedge-XF-1064: 1064nm Picosecond Laser

The Wedge series is a line of DPSS lasers designed specifically for OEM applications such as micro machining of hard and soft materials, specialty marking, glass and crystal engraving, LIDAR, LIBS, spectroscopy, and medical diagnostics. These diodepumped lasers, based on proprietary fast Q-switching technology, are compact, sealed, and monolithic which makes them insensitive to vibrations and harsh environments. With high peak powers and relatively low energy and heat generation, they allow efficient ablation and non-linear interaction with most materials. The compact and lightweight package is a great benefit in LIDAR and other aerospace applications, while short pulses provide extremely precise time-of-flight measurements.