Sunlite™ EX OPO

Sunlite EX is a solid state alternative to dye lasers. It features wide tunability, a narrow linewidth, no tuning range gap at the degeneracy point, high energy, low oscillator threshold and ease of use. Its high performance results from its patented ExtRAordinary oscillator.

 

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Features

  • Narrow linewidth across the entire tuning range
  • Widest tuning range with no degeneracy gap (445 -1750 nm )
  • Narrow linewidth over entire visible tuning range ( < 0.075 cm¹˜ ) US Patent # 5,406,409
  • Wavelength extension available: FX-1 (225.5 nm - 450 nm)
  • Hermetically sealed, desiccated, and temperature stabilized crystal housings
  • Intuitive computer control via Windows® operating platform with RS-232 interface

 

The FX-1 Frequency Extension option enhances Sunlite EX OPO performance in the UV. The Sunlite EX scans down to 450 nm, and the FX-1 seamlessly extends this range down to 225 nm, Ease of use, flexibility and high performance make the FX-1 the best choice for accessing the UV spectrum.

Applications

  • High Resolution Spectroscopy
  • Fluorescence Studies
  • Photolysis
  • Emission Studies
  • Multi-Photon Excitation
  • LIDAR
  • Pump-Probe Experiments
  • Nonlinear Optical Materials
  • CARS
  • Combustion Studies

Sunlite EX OPO Specifications

Description PL 8000 PL 9010 PL 9020
Pump Energy (mJ) 300 350 300
Repetition Rate 10 10 20
Tuning Range (nm) 445 - 1750 445 - 1750 445 - 1750
Linewidth (cm-1) 0.075 0.075 0.075
Pulsewidth (nsec) 3-6 3-6 3-6
Accuracy1 (±nm) 0.05 0.05 0.05
Precision2 (±nm) 0.001 0.001 0.001
Energy at peak (mJ) 40 50 40
Pointing Stability3 (± μrad) 50 50 75
Divergence3 (mrad) <1.5 <1.5 <2.0
Energy Stability4 (±%) 10 10 15
Polarization (%) 99 99 99
Energy (mJ) vs. Wavelength (nm)      
  12 @ 450 16 @ 450 8 @ 450
  30 @ 500 40 @ 500 30 @ 500
  40 @ 550 50 @ 550 40 @ 550
  30 @ 600 35 @ 600 30 @ 600
  25 @ 650 27 @ 650 25 @ 650
  15 @ 700 20 @ 700 15 @ 700
Beam Diameter (mm) ~4-6 ~4-6 ~4-6
Beam Shape5 (±20%) Round Round Round
Long Term Frequency Stability6 <1x linewidth  <1x linewidth  <1x linewidth 
Power Drift7 (±%) <10 <10 <10

Notes
1. Accuracy of electronic readout
2. Mechanical precision while scanning
3. Full angle for 86% (1/e2) of energy
4. Shot-to-shot for 99.9% of pulses
5. Near field, 6. Over a 3 hr period with < ±2˚C temp change
7. Over an 8 hr period with < ± 2˚C temp change

All specifications at 550nm unless otherwise noted. As a part of our continuous improvement program, all specifications are subject to change without notice.