Newport Corporation introduces the new terahertz (THz) pulse generation kit using a sub-35-fs Ti:sapphire amplifier system. The kit can be easily integrated with a Ti:sapphire amplifier to generate terahertz pulses which can be further used for linear, nonlinear, and time-resolved spectroscopy applications. Continue reading →

A new Carrier-Envelope Phase (CEP) stabilized, Titanium:Sapphire regenerative amplifier-based laser from Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) now offers much higher power than any previously available system of this type.  Specifically, the Legend Elite Duo CEP delivers up to 10 Watts of power, as well as higher repetition rates (up to 10 kHz), yet it does not require the complexity of cryogenic cooling of the gain medium, unlike systems offered by competitors.  Coherent also is currently the only vertically integrated laser manufacturer offering a complete, single supplier, CEP stabilized ultrafast amplifier system.  When used as part of an all-Coherent setup, the new amplifier demonstrates CEP phase stability as good as <200 mrad (rms). Continue reading →

Supplying the world with electricity from renewable sources is one of the greatest challenges of the 21^st century. A decisive aspect is the effort to considerably reduce the costs of generating electricity from photovoltaics and to increase cell efficiencies. But it is still a long way to make this product competitive with conventionally generated electricity, in other words, to reach grid parity. Lasers as production tools offer a large potential for reaching these goals. Because of their spatially selective, contact-less and controllable processing characteristics, lasers are highly suitable for the production of sensitive components such as solar cells. Continue reading →