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Ultrafast Optical Parametric Amplifier- OPA-800C

Ultrafast Optical Parametric Amplifier- OPA-800C

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Overview: The OPA-800C is an ultrafast optical parametric amplifier (OPA) by Spectra-Physics, designed to extend the wavelength coverage of ultrafast amplifiers like Solstice™ and Spitfire® Pro. It offers tunability from UV to mid-IR, specifically from 235 nm to 10 μm, and can be configured for various pulse durations to match different operational needs.

Specifications: The OPA-800C supports configurations for pulse durations of <35 fs, <40 fs, <120 fs, or <2 ps. It is compatible with Spitfire Pro and Solstice amplifiers, ensuring high beam quality and output stability. The device uses a Type II BBO crystal for near transform-limited output pulses and gap-free tunability from 1.1–3.0 μm.

Performance: The OPA-800C provides high energy, near transform-limited pulses throughout its tuning range. It is seeded with a white light continuum for enhanced output stability. Multiple OPAs can be pumped by a single amplifier, allowing for synchronized ultrafast pulses.

Options and Extensions: The OPA-800C offers optional harmonic and frequency-mixing accessories to extend its tuning range. The device can be manually operated, providing cost-effective flexibility compared to automated systems like the TOPAS C.

Output Characteristics: The OPA-800CF (Femtosecond) and OPA-800CP (Picosecond) models have specific output spectral ranges and pulse energies, with stability and polarization details provided. The OPA-800CUSF (Ultra-short Femtosecond) model offers similar specifications with slight variations in pulse energy and stability.

Safety and Design: The OPA-800C is a Class 4 laser product, requiring precautions to avoid exposure to direct or scattered radiation. The device features a compact, user-friendly design for ease of operation.

Contact Information: Spectra-Physics can be contacted at their Mountain View, CA location for sales and support.

Catalog excerpts

Ultrafast Optical Parametric Amplifier- OPA-800C-1

OPA--800C The OPA-800C Advantage Ultrafast Optical Parametric Amplifier The Spectra-Physics OPA-800C is a kilohertz ultrafast optical parametric amplifier (OPA). It broadens the wavelength coverage of Spectra-Physics ultrafast amplifiers, such as the Solstice™ and Spitfire® Pro and provides gap free tunability from UV to mid-IR. Featuring a complete set of wavelength extension options, the OPA-800C allows tuning from 235 nm to 10 ìm. The OPA-800C can be configured for <35 fs, <40 fs, <120 fs or <2 ps operation to match the flexibility of our versatile Spitfire Pro ultrafast amplifier. Both Solstice and Spitfire Pro provide industry leading beam quality and output stability. These superior characteristics ensure maximum conversion efficiency for the parametric amplification process, thus producing high energy, near transform- limited pulses throughout the tuning range. Seeded with white light continuum, the OPA-800C ensures the highest output stability. It is a manual, cost sensitive platform and offers the maximum flexibility to the end user. Several OPA-800Cs can be simultaneously pumped by a single Solstice or Spitfire Pro amplifier, generating several independently tunable and inherently synchronized ultrafast pulses. The OPA-800C is an excellent alternative to the automated, computer controlled Spectra-Physics TOPAS C. Whether an application needs the convenience of the automated, handsoff TOPAS or the flexibility of the OPA-800C, Spectra-Physics offers the right OPA solution. • Tunable from 1.1–2.6 ìm • Optional harmonic and frequency-mixing accessories extend tuning range from 235 nm–10 ìm • Pumped with Spitfire Pro (<35 fs, <40 fs and <120 fs) and Solstice (<120 fs) for maximum flexibility of operation • White light seed for enhanced output stability • Multiple OPAs can be pumped by a single Spitfire Pro amplifier • Compact one-box design with user friendly layout for greater flexibility and ease of operation • Type II BBO crystal for near transform limited output pulses and gap-free tunability from 1.1–3.0 ìm Spectra-Physics OPA product family – the OPA-800C and TOPAS

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OPA-800CF (Femtosecond) Specifications1 Output Spectral Range Pulse Energy (at peak)1, 3 Stability2 Polarization (Linear) OPA-800CF Signal 1.1 ìm–1.6 ìm 100 ìJ <2% Vertical Idler 1.6 ìm–3.0 ìm 50 ìJ <2% Vertical Wavelength Extension Options HGI/HGII SHS 580 nm–800 nm 25 ìJ <5% Vertical HGI/HGII SHI 800 nm–1.2 ìm 20 ìJ <5% Horizontal HGI/HGII FHI 400 nm–600 nm 4 ìJ <7.5% Vertical HGII FHS 300 nm–400 nm 6 ìJ <7.5% Horizontal SFM SFM 470 nm–600 nm 50 ìJ <5% Horizontal SFM-SHG SFM-SHG 235 nm–300 nm 8 ìJ <7.5% Horizontal DFM DFM 3 ìm–10 ìm 6 ìJ <5% Horizontal 1. OPA-800CF is pumped by Spectra-Physics...

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Ultrafast Optical Parametric Amplifier- OPA-800C-3

OPA-800CP (Picosecond) Specifications1 Output Spectral Range Pulse Energy (at peak)1, 3 Stability2 Polarization (Linear) Linewidth OPA-800CP Signal 1.1 ìm–1.6 ìm 60 ìJ <2% Vertical <25 cm-1 Idler 1.6 ìm–3.0 ìm 25 ìJ <2% Vertical <25 cm-1 Wavelength Extension Options HGI/HGII SHS 580 nm–800 nm 14 ìJ <5% Vertical HGI/HGII SHI 800 nm–1.2 ìm 7 ìJ <5% Horizontal HGI/HGII FHI 400 nm–600 nm 2 ìJ <7.5% Vertical HGII FHS 300 nm–400 nm 4 ìJ <7.5% Horizontal SFM SFM 470 nm–600 nm 30 ìJ <5% Horizontal SFM-SHG SFM-SHG 235 nm–300 nm 5 ìJ <7.5% Horizontal DFM DFM 3 ìm–10 ìm 3 ìJ <5% Horizontal 1. OPA-800CP...

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1335 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone: 1-800-775-5273 • Fax: 1-650-964-3584 Email: [email protected] Web: www.newport.com DS-11072 12-07 OPA-800CUSF (Ultra-short Femtosecond) Specifications1 Output Spectral Range Pulse Energy (at peak)1, 3 Stability2 Polarization (Linear) OPA-800CUSF Signal 1.1 ìm–1.6 ìm 50 ìJ <2% Vertical Idler 1.6 ìm–3.0 ìm 25 ìJ <2% Vertical Wavelength Extension Options HGI/HGII SHS 580 nm–800 nm 12 ìJ <5% Vertical HGI/HGII SHI 800 nm–1.2 ìm 10 ìJ <5% Horizontal HGI/HGII FHI 400 nm–600 nm 2 ìJ <7.5% Vertical HGII FHS 300 nm–400 nm 3 ìJ <7.5% Horizontal...

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