Hz Range Lasers

Unlike continuous-wave lasers, the output of low rep rate Hz range pulsed lasers cannot be specified by their output power alone.  This is because the output power of a pulsed laser is determined by three different parameters the laser’s pulse width, pulse energy, and pulse repetition rate.

On this page, we have a collection of low rep rate lasers (1-999Hz) offered by RPMC. Many of these lasers are available from single shot to 10’s of Hz rep rate.

There are many options available on these lasers. If you need help selecting the best laser for your application or defining the specifications needed for a specific application, contact one or our product specialist:

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Picture Part Number Wavelength (nm) Description Type
Aero: High-Energy DPSS Nanosecond/Picosecond Laser Aero 266, 355, 532, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Airborne Laser, Multi Wavelength, Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Customizable
ER902: "Eye-Safe" Miniature Solid-State Laser ER902 1535 "Eye Safe", Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Military Lasers, Low SWaP, High Peak Power, Made in the USA, Customizable
Jasper Flex: Compact High-Power Femtosecond Fiber Laser Jasper Flex 1030 Pulsed Fiber Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, Adjustable Pulse Width, High Peak Power
Jasper Micro: Compact Femtosecond Fiber Laser Jasper Micro 1030 Pulsed Fiber Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, Adjustable Pulse Width, High Peak Power
Jasper X0: High-Power Femtosecond Fiber Laser Jasper X0 1030 Pulsed Fiber Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, Adjustable Pulse Width, High Peak Power
KAUKAS: 1.54um "Eye-Safe" Ultra-Low SWaP Nanosecond DPSS Laser KAUKAS 1534 "Eye Safe", Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Military Lasers, Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Customizable
neoMOS: Ultrashort Pulse Laser neoMOS 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ultrafast Lasers, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Peak Power, Customizable
Nimbus: Customized DPSS ns/sub-ns Laser Nimbus 770, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Customizable
Onda: Compact High Peak Power Nanosecond DPSS Laser Onda 266, 355, 532, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Peak Power, Customizable
gray and red compact nanosecond pulsed DPSS laser housing One by Bright Solutions One 1030, 1047, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Airborne Laser, Low SWaP, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Peak Power, Customizable
Q-DOUBLE: Double Pulse DPSS Q-Switched Laser Q-DOUBLE 263, 266, 351, 355, 526.5, 532, 1053, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Turn-Key System, Customizable
sleek, modern, light grey colored DPSS laser housing Q-SHIFT Multiple Wavelength Options Pulsed DPSS Lasers, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Turn-Key System, Customizable
sleek modern light grey Nanosecond DPSS laser Quantas-Q-SPARK-1064 Q-SPARK 266, 355, 532, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Turn-Key System, Customizable
Q-TUNE-G: Tunable DPSS laser/OPO Q-TUNE-G Tunable Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers, Multi Wavelength, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Turn-Key System, Customizable
Q-TUNE-IR: Tunable IR DPSS Laser Q-TUNE-IR Tunable Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers, Multi Wavelength, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Turn-Key System, Customizable
sleek, modern, light grey colored OPO & DPSS laser housing Q-TUNE Tunable Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Tunable Lasers, Multi Wavelength, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Turn-Key System, Customizable
sleek, modern, light grey colored DPSS laser housing Quantas-Q1 211, 213, 263, 266, 351, 355, 526.5, 532, 1053, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Turn-Key System, Customizable
Quantas-Q2-1064: High Energy, Compact, Nanosecond, DPSS Laser Quantas-Q2 211, 213, 263, 266, 351, 355, 526.5, 532, 1053, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Turn-Key System, Customizable
Quantas-Q2HE: High Energy, Nanosecond, DPSS Laser Quantas-Q2HE 211, 213, 263, 266, 351, 355, 526.5, 532, 1053, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter, Turn-Key System, Customizable
sleek, modern, ultra-compact ns pulsed dpss RANGER laser housing for portable/handheld remote sensing, LIDAR, LIBS, and more RANGER 1533 "Eye Safe", Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Military Lasers, Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Customizable
SB1-IR: Ultra-Compact Rugged Infrared Microchip Laser SB1-IR 946, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Microchip Lasers, Airborne Laser, Narrow Linewidth, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Peak Power
SB1-UV: Ultra-Compact Rugged Ultraviolet Microchip Laser SB1-UV 236.5, 266, 355 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Microchip Lasers, Airborne Laser, Narrow Linewidth, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Peak Power
SB1-VIS: Ultra-Compact Rugged Visible Microchip Laser SB1-VIS 473, 532 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Microchip Lasers, Airborne Laser, Narrow Linewidth, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Peak Power
simple, compact OEM pulsed laser housing with cooling fan and f-theta lens SOL 355, 532, 1064 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power
Wedge: Short Pulse Q-Switched DPSS Laser Wedge 266-3100 Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Airborne Laser, Ruggedized, Adjustable Rep Rate, High Pulse Energy, High Peak Power, Low Jitter

Aero Series

The Aero Series is a high-energy, nanosecond pulsed DPSS laser, available at 266, 355, 532, and 1064nm, with up to 10W output power at 1064 (up to 200 mJ with water-cooling). This series provides unparalleled precision and accuracy in even the most challenging environments, ideal for LIBS, spectroscopy, and atmospheric LIDAR applications. All models come enclosed in an air-cooled, extremely compact and ruggedized, thermo-mechanically stable, low SWaP single unit platform, with options for air- or water-cooling, a range of add-ons, and even complete customization to fit your exact needs. Upon request, customized models undergo severe vibration and qualification tests for operation in space.

ER Series

The ER Series offers an ultra-compact, ultra-low SWaP, and efficient solution for those seeking high-quality diode-pumped lasers for lightweight, handheld, and portable laser range finding applications. These lasers operate at an “eye-safe” wavelength of 1.5 µm and deliver high pulse energy up to 200 µJ with a 4 ns pulse width and repetition rates from single-shot up to 10Hz with optional burst mode. The ER Series is designed with a focus on high pulse energy, short pulse width, efficient operation, and long lifetime reliability with a 10M shot lifetime rating.

Jasper Series

The Jasper series is a diverse set of high-performance femtosecond fiber lasers providing different solutions based on a standard technology. The series includes the high-power Jasper X0 (200 µJ pulse energy / 60 W average power), the compact Jasper Micro (5 µJ pulse energy / 7 W average power) in a space-saving design, and the Jasper Flex for microprocessing (30 µJ pulse energy). Each model provides a fast warm-up time, long-term stability, and hands-free operation. Whether you need high power, compactness, or specific processing capabilities, the Jasper series has a solution.

KAUKAS Series

The KAUKAS series is a compact, low-SWaP line of 1.54µm “eye-safe” Er:glass lasers. These nanosecond pulsed lasers feature a compact design that makes them suitable for integration into handheld, portable devices. The lasers deliver high pulse energy, repetition rates up to 5Hz, less than 3% energy stability, and a high-quality TEM00 beam. With configurable and customizable options, these features make the KAUKAS series a versatile choice for various applications such as LIDAR & laser ranging, LIBS, metrology, and instrumentation.

neoMOS Series

neoMOS 700fsThe neoMOS ultrashort pulse laser series is a reliable, low-maintenance system designed for 24/7 industrial use. The ultra-compact laser head has the smallest footprint available and can be customized for a range of laser parameters, allowing easy integration and flexibility with various demanding processing applications, including glasses and plastics. It offers pulse widths from 700fs to 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 @ 1064nm.

Nimbus Series

rendering of a CAD drawing of a compact, modern, OEM, DPSS laser housing

The Nimbus Series is a line of highly compact, air-cooled (water-cooled option), short nanosecond (770 nm) and picosecond (1064 nm) pulsed DPSS lasers with high peak power & high energy pulses, designed for photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC), but also useful for LIDAR, material processing, and medical applications. NIR wavelengths provide increased tissue penetration, and particularly at 770 nm, the Nimbus is perfect for photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photobiomodulation (PBM) applications. Low pulse jitter reduces variations in trigger delay, and stable energy output ensures consistent results for measurement or processing. 

Onda Series

Onda 532nm: 532nm High Energy Laser

The Onda series is a DPSS nanosecond OEM industrial laser solution, designed for high-end applications requiring excellent beam quality and high peak power in metals, glass, plastics, and various delicate and hard materials. This compact, air-cooled, and easy-to-use single unit laser series allows for straightforward integration, is available in wavelengths of 266, 355, 532, and 1064nm, and provides a superior performance to cost ratio. The Onda series’ internal optical layout and accurate temperature management enable high output energies without compromising the lifetime of the THG and FHG stages. Many optional add-ons and customization options.

One Series

One-1030-100: 1030nm Miniature Q-Switched Laser

The One Series is an ultra-compact, rugged, versatile, nanosecond pulsed (up to 200µJ), passive q-switch laser series designed for OEM integrators and application specialists working with industrial and portable applications. These lasers provide sufficient peak power for extremely high-quality metal & plastic marking in compact & portable marking systems or for airborne LIDAR. With its compact & efficient contact-cooled package, attractive pricing, optional CW operation with up to 4 W average power, and configurable options & add-ons, this 1030nm series offers easy, flexible integration possibilities and exceptional, cost-effective performance for a range of applications.

Q-DOUBLE Series

sleek, modern, light grey colored DPSS laser housingThe Q-DOUBLE series is a DPSS, air-cooled, q-switched laser at 1064 or 1053 nm, designed to produce two pulses with variable temporal separation for PIV, LIBS, and other applications. The Q-DOUBLE can be configured for up to 160 mJ pulse energy @ 10 Hz or up to 40 mJ @ 100 Hz. The innovative laser design integrates all electronics (except power adapter) into the housing, resulting in a compact, user-friendly, turnkey, and air-cooled (water-free) system requiring little maintenance. User-friendly web-based GUI allows remote monitoring, control, and support from any computer or even a smartphone. Optional add-ons include built-in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th harmonic generator, built-in attenuator, energy monitor, and optional short cavity version.

Q-SHIFT Series

Q-Shift SeriesThe Q-SHIFT series of Q-switched DPSS lasers is designed for researchers and application specialists working in micromachining, dermatology, LIDAR, time-resolved laser spectroscopy, and LIBS applications. With its built-in nonlinear wavelength conversion stage, this series can produce unconventional DPSS wavelengths: 1163, 1177, 1300, 1317, 1551 & 1571 nm. The optional harmonics generator can generate up to the 4th harmonic for each fundamental wavelength, providing even more versatility. This series can produce up to 40mJ/1W @ 1163nm with up to 100Hz repetition rate.

Q-Spark

Quantas-Q-SPARK-266: High energy, compact, nanosecond, DPSS laser

The Q-SPARK series is an air-cooled, diode-pumped, Q-switched laser designed for researchers and application specialists working with ablation, LIDAR, remote sensing, and LIBS applications. The laser produces sub-nanosecond or nanosecond pulses with peak power up to 20 MW and pulse energies up to 20 mJ, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. With a short pulse (<800 ps to <2 ns), compact air-cooled package, and innovative water-free laser crystal end-pumping technology, the Q-SPARK series delivers high-quality, low divergence, Gaussian-like laser beams.

Q-TUNE-G Series

sleek, modern, light grey colored OPO & DPSS laser housing

The Q-TUNE-G series is a highly advanced air-cooled, tunable wavelength laser. It offers hands-free, automated tuning from 680 to 2300 nm, delivering up to 11 mJ pulse energy in the near-IR range. With a <10 cm-¹ linewidth and up to 100 Hz pulse repetition rate, it’s ideal for photoacoustic imaging, non-linear spectroscopy, and more. The user-friendly GUI and microprocessor control ensure ease of use, while the water-free, air-cooled design optimizes performance. The Q-TUNE-G series sets a new standard in precision and efficiency for researchers across disciplines.

Q-TUNE-IR Series

Q-TUNE-IRThe Q-TUNE-IR series is the perfect high peak power, coherent DPSS light source for researchers with infrared spectroscopy applications. This series uses an Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) to produce a tunable wavelength of 1380–4500nm (<10 cm-1 linewidth), achieving > 15mJ of pulse energy at the peak of the tuning curve. The Q-TUNE-IR 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 while providing a guaranteed > 2 G shot pump diode lifetime.

Q-TUNE Series

Q-TUNE-IR

The Q-TUNE series is a highly efficient, air-cooled, tunable wavelength laser, providing up to 8mJ, shorter than 5ns pulses at up to 100Hz, designed for temporally resolved spectroscopy, metrology, photo-acoustic imaging, and remote sensing applications. This laser uses an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) to produce a tunable wavelength range of 410-2300 nm with a linewidth narrower than 6 cm-1, which can extend to 210-410 nm with an optional second harmonic generator. Options for air purging for UV optics, spectrometer, and fiber-coupled OPO output are also available.

Q1 Series

Quantas-Q1-211: High energy, compact, nanosecond, DPSS laser

The Q1 series is a compact, energy-efficient, diode pumped, air-cooled, Q-switched laser available with up to 32 mJ at 1064 or 40 mJ at 1053nm @ 10 Hz, and rep rates up to 50Hz. The high peak powers and low divergence of the Q1 series enable efficient harmonic conversion through the 5th harmonic (213 or 211nm). The innovative design results in a user-friendly, turnkey system that requires little maintenance, and the laser’s variable pulse repetition rate and built-in sync pulse generator provide flexibility for triggering user equipment.

Q2 Series

Quantas-Q2-1064: High Energy, Compact, Nanosecond, DPSS Laser

The Q2 series is a diode-pumped, air-cooled, Q-switched laser emitting at 1064 or 1053nm, designed for a wide range of applications that require high peak power pulses. The water-free end-pumping technology produces high peak powers and low divergence, enabling efficient harmonics conversion through the 5th harmonic (213 or 211nm). This versatile platform can be configured in many ways, including up to 80mJ pulse energy at 10 Hz pulse repetition rate or up to 20mJ at 100 Hz. In the short cavity configuration, pulse duration can be reduced by 50% compared to the standard configuration.

Q2HE Series

Quantas-Q2HE: High energy, compact, nanosecond, DPSS laser

The Q2HE series is a highenergy, q-switched, DPSS laser series, available in either 1053nm or 1064nm fundamental wavelengths, with optional 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th harmonic generation. This air-cooled series of lasers is designed for a wide range of applications that require high peak power pulses. Due to a short laser cavity, excellent thermal properties of the crystal, and an innovative water-free crystal cooling technology, the Q2HE series can deliver up to 120mJ of pulse energy and/or up to 5W average output power. This advanced laser design results in a compact, user-friendly turnkey system that requires little maintenance.  

Microchip Series

Bright Microlaser Microchip SB1 Laser

The Microchip series is a line of ultra-compact, single longitudinal mode (SLM), narrow linewidth, passive q-switch, ns/ps pulsed DPSS lasers. Offering exceptional performance and versatility in a compact form factor, every model is 1:1 interchangeable, regardless of wavelength. The lasers feature pulse widths from 400 ps to 2 ns, pulse energy 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 LIDAR, 3D scanning, LIBS, night vision, and more.

SOL Series

simple, compact OEM pulsed laser housing with cooling fan and f-theta lens

The SOL series is the most compact, air-cooled, Q-switched DPSS nanosecond industrial laser solution available with output power up to 40W @ 1064nm, designed for thin film removal, marking, and PCB repair applications. With its excellent beam quality, high peak power, wavelength options (1064, 532 & 355 nm), PRR from single shot up to 200 kHz, optional CW configuration, customization options, and a wide range of add-ons, this series is an excellent solution for OEM integrators, application specialists, and researchers. With attractive pricing (especially volume pricing) and a rugged, compact, lightweight, and easy-to-use single-unit design, the SOL laser is easy to integrate into any system, providing superior operational flexibility and performance/cost ratio.

Wedge Series

metal pulsed laser housing, gray metal, cooling fins, output port

The Wedge series of DPSS lasers is a rugged industrial solution, designed for seamless integration into OEM micromachining, LIDAR, and LIBS end-user systems. Based on proprietary fast Q-switching technology, this series is compact, sealed, and monolithic, making them insensitive to vibrations & harsh environments. High peak powers, relatively low energy, and low heat generation allow efficient ablation and non-linear interaction. Available from 266 nm to ≈ 3 µm, up to 4 mJ pulse energy @ 1064, and up to 4 MW peak power, the lightweight, air-cooled package benefits LIDAR and aerospace applications, while short pulses provide exact time-of-flight measurements. Many optional add-ons and customization options.

Pulsed Lasers FAQs
What is a Pulsed Laser?
What is a Pulsed Laser?

A pulsed laser is any laser that does not emit a continuous-wave (CW) laser beam. Instead, they emit light pulses at some duration with some period of ‘off’ time between pulses and a frequency measured in cycles per second (Hz). There are several different methods for pulse generation, including passive and active q-switching and mode-locking. Pulsed lasers store energy and release it in these pulses or energy packets. This pulsing can be very beneficial, for example, when machining certain materials or features. The pulse can rapidly deliver the stored energy, with downtime in between, preventing too much heat from building up in the material. If you would like to read more about q-switches and the pros and cons of passive vs active q-switches, check out this blog “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Passive vs Active Q-Switching,” or check out our Overview of Pulsed Lasers section on our Lasers 101 Page!

What is the best laser for LIDAR?

What is the best laser for LIDAR?

There are actually numerous laser types that work well for various LIDAR and 3D Scanning applications. The answer comes down to what you want to measure or map. If your target is stationary, and distance is the only necessary measurement, short-pulsed lasers, with pulse durations of a few nanoseconds (even <1ns) and high pulse energy are what you’re looking for. This is also accurate for 3D scanning applications (given a stationary, albeit a much closer target), but select applications can also benefit from frequency-modulated, single-frequency (narrow-linewidth) fiber lasers. If your target is moving, and speed is the critical measurement, you need a single-frequency laser to ensure accurate measurement of the Doppler shift. If you want to learn more about the various forms of LIDAR and the critical laser source requirements, check out our LIDAR page for a list of detailed articles, as well as all the LIDAR laser source products we offer. Get more information from our Lasers 101, Blogs, Whitepapers, FAQs, and Press Release pages in our Knowledge Center!

What is the best laser for tattoo removal?

What is the best laser for tattoo removal?

The best laser for tattoo removal depends on factors like wavelength versatility, pulse duration, and energy output to effectively target various ink colors while minimizing skin damage. Q-switched or ultrafast lasers with pulse durations of 100 ps to 10 ns and a fluence of ~10 J/cm² are ideal for fragmenting ink via selective photothermolysis. For example, the Lampo 266-1064 nm offers multiple wavelengths (266 nm, 532 nm, 1064 nm) for multi-color tattoos, while the Nimbus 770-1064 nm provides customizable sub-nanosecond pulses for precision. The Quantas-Q1 delivers high pulse energy (up to 32 mJ at 1064 nm) for efficient treatments.

For more details on pulsed lasers for tattoo removal applications, see our blog, “Choosing the Right Laser for Tattoo Removal: Key Considerations‘! Get more information from our Lasers 101, Blogs, Whitepapers, and FAQ pages in our Knowledge Center!

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What is the difference between active and passive q-switching?
What is the difference between active and passive q-switching?

There are a wide variety of q-switch technologies, but the technique as a whole can be broken down into two primary categories of q-switches, passive and active. Active q-switches could be a mechanical shutter device, an optical chopper wheel, or spinning mirror / prism inside the optical cavity, relying on a controllable, user set on/off ability. Passive q-switches use a saturable absorber, which can be a crystal (typically Cr:YAG), a passive semiconductor, or a special dye, and automatically produce pulses based on it’s design. Both passive and active q-switching techniques produce short pulses and high peak powers, but they each have their pros and cons. When choosing between actively q-switched and passively q-switched lasers, the key is to understand the tradeoffs between cost/size and triggering/energy and decide which is best for your particular application. Read more about these tradeoffs in this article: “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Passive vs Active Q-Switching.” Get more information from our Lasers 101, Blogs, Whitepapers, FAQs, and Press Release pages in our Knowledge Center!

What type of laser is used for LIBS?
What type of laser is used for LIBS?

A laser source used for LIBS must have a sufficiently large energy density to ablate the sample in as short a time possible. Typically, pulsed DPSS lasers take center stage here. However, it’s been shown that pulsed fiber lasers can also be a great option. For example, you could utilize fiber lasers to measure detection limits as low as micrograms per gram (µg/g) for many common metals and alloys, including aluminum, lithium, magnesium, and beryllium. Analytical performances showed to be, in some cases, close to those obtainable with a traditional high-energy Nd:YAG laser. The beam quality of fiber lasers, in conjunction with longer pulse widths, resulted in significantly deeper and cleaner ablation craters. If you want to learn more about LIBS and ideal laser sources, check out either this blog: “OEM Fiber Lasers for Industrial Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy,” or this blog: “Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in Biomedical Applications.” Get more information from our Lasers 101, Blogs, Whitepapers, FAQs, and Press Release pages in our Knowledge Center!

Which IR laser is best for laser target designation?
Which IR laser is best for laser target designation?

There are many different types of laser designation systems used by the military today. Still, they all share the same basic functionality and outcome. At a glance, the laser requirements seem relatively straightforward. The laser needs to be invisible to the human eye, and it needs to have a programmable pulse rate. Still, when you look in more detail, many small factors add up to big problems if not appropriately addressed. Excellent divergence and beam pointing stability, low timing jitter, and rugged, low SWaP design are all critical features of a good laser designation source. Read more on these critical features in this article: “What are the Critical Laser Source Requirements for Laser Designation?” Get more information from our Lasers 101, Blogs, Whitepapers, FAQs, and Press Release pages in our Knowledge Center!