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Spirit-NOPA®

Spirit-NOPA®

Spirit-NOPA®

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Spirit-NOPA is a series of automated non-collinear optical parametric amplifiers designed for use with Spirit® HE and Spirit® One™ ultrafast lasers. These systems are optimized for high repetition rate ultrashort pulse generation, suitable for applications such as in-vivo deep tissue imaging, neuroscience, and spectroscopy.

Spirit-NOPA-VISIR
This model is tailored for 3-photon excitation microscopy, featuring two amplification stages: a non-collinear stage for broad bandwidth and a collinear stage for a broad tuning range. It offers a tunable output range of 650 nm to 900 nm (signal) and 1200 nm to 2500 nm (idler), with optional pulse compression to <70 fs for the signal and <100 fs for the idler. Applications include single molecule studies, nanomaterials science, and multi-dimensional spectroscopy.

Key Features
  • High pulse energy for 3-photon imaging
  • Broad tuning range: 650 nm to 900 nm (signal), 1200 nm to 2500 nm (idler)
  • Optional pulse compression: <70 fs (signal), <100 fs (idler)
  • Dual pulse length option for extended tuning range

Spirit-NOPA-3H and -2H
These models provide ultrashort pulses from UV to near-IR. The Spirit-NOPA-3H includes a third harmonic generator with a tunable output from 520 nm to 900 nm and pulse widths as short as sub-30 fs. The Spirit-NOPA-2H includes a second harmonic generator, offering tunability from 650 nm to 900 nm with similar pulse width capabilities.

Specifications
  • Spirit-NOPA-3H: Tuning range 520–900 nm, pulse energy up to 0.5 µJ, pulse width <30 fs
  • Spirit-NOPA-2H: Tuning range 650–900 nm, pulse energy up to 3 µJ, pulse width <30 fs
  • Spirit-NOPA-VISIR: Tuning range 650–900 nm (signal), 1200–2500 nm (idler), conversion efficiency >10%

Safety and Compliance
The Spirit-NOPA is classified as a Class IV high power laser, necessitating precautions to prevent exposure to direct and reflected beams. The product is compliant with ISO 9001 standards.

Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact Spectra-Physics at their various international offices.
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Catalog excerpts

Spirit-NOPA®-1

Spirit-NOPA® Broadly Tunable Optical Parametric Amplifiers for 3-Photon Imaging in Neuroscience and Other Ultrafast Scientific Applications The Spirit-NOPA is a family of automated non-collinear optical parametric amplifiers (NOPA) specifically built and optimized for the industry-proven Spirit® HE and Spirit® One™ ultrafast lasers. The turn-key, high repetition rate Spirit femtosecond laser combines with the Spirit-NOPA to create a powerful, user-friendly tunable, high repetition rate source of ultrashort pulses for in-vivo, deep tissue imaging in neuroscience, spectroscopy, and other ultrafast scientific applications. Spirit-NOPA-VISIR delivering unprecedented performance for 3-photon imaging: In combination with our industry-proven Spirit platform, the Spirit-NOPA-VISIR provides an ideal platform for 3-photon excitation microscopy. Spirit-NOPA-VISIR comprises two amplification stages. The first amplification stage is non-collinear, which generates broad bandwidth, and the second amplification stage is collinear, which enables a broad tuning range. Spirit-NOPA-VISIR provides a broadly tunable output of ultrashort pulses with a tuning range of 650 nm to 900 nm (signal) and 1200 nm to 2500 nm (idler), including key wavelengths for deep-tissue, 3-photon imaging. Optionally, the signal output can be compressed down to <70 fs using an external prism-based compressor unit, and the idler output down to <100 fs, using an integrated bulk compressor. Spirit-NOPA Advantage Spirit-NOPA-VISIR: • High pulse energy for 3-photon imaging • Broad tuning range: 650 nm to 900 nm (signal), 1200 nm to 2500 nm (idler) • Optional pulse compression: <70 fs (signal), <100 fs (idler) • Dual pulse length option to bridge the gap in the tuning range Spirit-NOPA (-2H and -3H): • High repetition rate, ultrashort pulses • Wavelength range from UV to near-IR • Integrated pulse compressor • 3-photon excitation microscopy • Single molecules studies • Nanomaterials science • Ultrafast surface dynamics • Mult

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Spirit-NOPA®-2

Typical Spirit-NOPA-VISIR Performance1 (Pump by a Spirit HE 1040-30 at 30 W and 1 MHz, Compressed Output) The Spirit-NOPA-VISIR is fully computer controlled to enable user-friendly operation. To cover 2P excitation imaging and applications in optogenetics as well, the Spirit-NOPA-VISIR can be configured with a dual pulse length option. With this option, narrow bandwidth, uncompressed laser pulses are available over an extended tuning range of the Spirit-NOPA-VISIR, closing the gap between signal and idler. The dual pulse length option is ideally suited for photostimulation of neurons in optogenetics...

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Spirit-NOPA®-3

Tuning Range Output Specifications Pulse Width Optional SHG Output Tuning Range Pulse Energy² Pump Requirements4 from Spirit Repetition Rate Wavelength Pulse Energy Max. Input Power Spirit-NOPA-VISIR Output Specifications Tuning Range Conversion Efficiency 650–900 nm (signal) 1200–2500 nm (idler) >10% at peak, when pumped at >20 µJ (uncompressed signal + idler combined) <350 fs uncompressed² <70 fs at 650–900 nm with signal compressor; <100 fs at 1200–2000 nm with idler compressor Compressor Transmission Signal prism compressor: >65% at 650–900 nm Idler bulk compressor: >80% at 1200–2000 nm Optional...

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Spirit-NOPA®-4

Side View Spirit-NOPA-VISIR Dimensions Side View Side View 1565 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA PHONE: 1-800-775-5273 1-408-980-4300 FAX: 1-408-980-6921 EMAIL: [email protected] Spirit-NOPA 05/24 ©2024 MKS Instruments, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Korea Netherlands Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] @ 2024 MKS Instruments, Inc....

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