Spider Pulse Characterization
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Pulse Characterization Spectral and Temporal Characterization of Ultrashort Laser Pulses The Spider series by APE is an all-purpose and frequently used solution for complete characterization of ultrashort laser pulses. Even complex pulse shapes can be measured rapidly and at fast update rates. Different models are available to cover various pulse durations, bandwidths, and wavelengths. Our Compact LX Spider has been designed specifically for use with Ti:Sa lasers and any applications requiring easy portability and handling. The FC Spider (Few Cycle Spider) is the best choice for very short pulses down to sub 5 fs and supports pulse spectra that cover up to one octave. The Spider IR is ideal for infrared laser pulses with a central wavelength of around 1 µm. Compact LX Spider Compact version, ideal for the characterization of Ti:Sa Lasers page 3 FC Spider Measurement of very short pulses with only a few cycles page 5 Spider IR Measurement at central wavelengths of around 1 µm page 7

... Spider Software Spider Software Features Important software features for advanced pulse characterization are provided with all APE Spiders. If desired, a PC or notebook with pre-installed software will be delivered together with the instrument. Software Interface FC Spider and Spider IR FC Spider, Spider IR (Software) Spectral and temporal reconstruction Alternative interferogram demodulation methods: Fourier / Wavelet E-field plot Peak power calculation Measurement of phase differences Spectral phase derivation up to fourth order Simulation of additional theoretical dispersion (GDD,...

Compact LX Spider The Compact Choice for the Ti:Sa Wavelength Range The Compact LX Spider by APE is a portable, compact and robust instrument for spectral and temporal characterization of femtosecond laser pulses. It is the ideal candidate for Ti:Sa laser applications and other ultrashort pulse oscillators or amplifiers in the wavelength range 750 – 900 nm. Two interchangeable Optics Sets are available to cover pulse durations between 16 and 300 fs. Based on the popular Spider method (Spectral Phase Interferometry for Direct Electric-field Reconstruction), the Compact LX Spider allows you to...

Compact LX Spider Specifications Specifications Wavelength Range Typical Application Ti:Sa Laser characterization Optics Sets Spectral Bandwidth Depending on Optics Set Optics Set 1: 13 … 65 nm Optics Set 2: 5 … 15 nm Pulse Width Depending on Optics Set Optics Set 1: 16 … < 150 fs Optics Set 2: 70 … < 300 fs Laser Repetition Rate Input Polarization Input Power Input Trigger Included; Features e.g. ▪ Spectral and temporal reconstruction ▪ Bar plot of dispersion orders suitable for alignment purpose ▪ Spectral phase fit and analysis up to fourth order Options ▪ Optics Set 1 or Optics Set 2 ▪...

Precise Characterization of Very Short Pulses Down to < 5 fs The FC Spider (Few Cycle Spider) by APE provides spectral and temporal characterization of ultrashort laser pulses down to below 5 fs. It covers both the red and near infrared range, and visible wavelength region with the FC Spider VIS. This high-precision tool is ideal for aligning and monitoring the performance of broadband Ti:Sa oscillators and amplifier chains with bandwidths starting at 30 nm. The FC Spider VIS supports the visible spectral region down to 450 nm, suitable for characterization of e.g. nonlinear optical...

FC Spider Specifications Specifications FC Spider NIR Wavelength Range Typical Application Characterization of very short pulses, broad bandwidths; E.g. Ti:Sa Laser, hollowcore fiber compressor Characterization of very short pulses, broad bandwidths; Visible wavelength range; E.g. NOPA Spectral Bandwidth 10 ... 50 nm at e.g. 550 nm, other options available Pulse Width 10 ... < 150 fs at e.g. 550 nm, other options available Laser Repetition Rate Input Polarization Linear horizontal Linear horizontal Input Power Input Trigger Included; Features e.g. ▪ Alternative interferogram demodulation...

Towards Short Pulses at 1 µm Central Wavelength The Spider IR is a precision tool optimized for the complete spectral and temporal characterization of laser pulses in the infrared. Based on the patented Spider* technology, it extends the existing range of APE Spider models to cover longer pulses, between 30 and 500 fs, at a central wavelength of around 1 µm. It also supports detection of the chirp sign for stretched pulses greater than 2 ps width, making it a smart choice for the alignment of pulse compressors. With its two internal spectrometers (for fundamental spectrum and upconverted...

Spider IR Specifications Specifications Wavelength Range Typical Application Characterization of lasers with small bandwidths, larger pulse widths, e.g. 1 µm laser Spectral Bandwidth Pulse Width 30 … 500 fs; 5 ps for chirp direction measurement only Laser Repetition Rate Input Polarization Linear horizontal Input Power Input Trigger Included; Features e.g. ▪ Alternative interferogram demodulation analysis: Fourier / Wavelet ▪ E-field plot ▪ Peak power calculation ▪ Measurement of phase differences (Dispersion measurement) ▪ Spectral phase derivation up to fourth order ▪ Simulation of...

Technical Drawings Compact LX Spider Compact version, ideal for the characterization of Ti:Sa lasers page 3 Beam input FC Spider Measurement of very short pulses with only a few cycles Input 2 (only Amplitude) Beam input 1 (Amplitude + Phase) Beam input Beam input

Technical Drawings IR Spider Measurement at central wavelengths of around 1 µm Beam input Similar Products pulseCheck - Autocorrelator multitalent for any task Mini PD - Autocorrelator routine tasks with a fixed wavelength range Carpe - Autocorrelator first choice for multiphoton microscopy waveScan - High resolution spectrometer peakDetect - Pulse quality monitoring Contact APE Angewandte Physik & Elektronik GmbH Plauener Str. 163-165|Haus N|13053 Berlin|Germany APE follows a policy of continued product improvement. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without