The IMPULSE laser system is an all-diode-pumped, Yb-doped fiber oscillator/amplifier engineered to deliver variable pulse energies up to 10μJ at user-selectable repetition rates from 200 kHz to 25 MHz. With an average power output of 20W at 2 MHz and beyond, IMPULSE set a new standard upon its introduction, delivering over an order of magnitude higher energy than conventional one-box ultrashort pulse lasers.
The latest generation of IMPULSE features significantly improved stability, a more compact footprint, and advanced control systems built on long-lifecycle electronics, ensuring extended operational reliability and protection against obsolescence.
At its core, IMPULSE represents a breakthrough in mode-locked oscillator/amplifier technology. By integrating a Yb-doped fiber-oscillator/fiber-amplifier architecture, it combines the low-noise stability of solid-state operation with the exceptional spatial mode quality of fiber lasers.
Designed as a compact, robust, all-in-one femtosecond-to-picosecond pulse source, IMPULSE prioritizes adaptability, ease of operation, stability, and reliability—making it an ideal solution for high-precision industrial and research applications. Fully computer-controlled parameters enable seamless integration with industrial workstations and experimental setups.
- Advanced Yb-fiber oscillator/amplifier design with direct-diode pumping
- Fully solid-state, all-diode pumped architecture for reliability and efficiency
- Compact, one-box system engineered for robustness and ease of integration
- High-power output exceeding 20 Watts at a 2 MHz repetition rate
- Wide tunable repetition range from 200 kHz to 25 MHz for flexible operation
- Intelligent computer control with web-enabled access for remote management
- Exceptional beam quality ensuring precision and consistency
- Low-noise performance with continuous-wave pumping for stable operation
- Long-term stability and durability designed for demanding applications
Performance Parameters
| Repetition rate: | User adjustable via embedded computer from 200 kHz to 25 MHz (in increments of the oscillator repetition rate divided by a whole integer1 |
| Pulse energy: | User adjustable via embedded computer between 100 nJ and 10 μJ (Example: > 0.8 μJ @ 25 MHz, > 10 μJ @ < 2 MHz) |
| Average power output: | User adjustable via computer up to 20 Watts |
| Pulse width: | User adjustable via computer between < 250 fs and > 8 ps |
| Transverse mode: | TEM00 |
| M2: | < 1.2 – 1.5 depending on pulse energy |
| Variation in pulse energy: | < 1% rms |
| Center Wavelength: | 1.03 microns |
Ideal for:
- Precision Micromachining – Ultrafast pulses enable high-resolution material processing
- Advanced Photopolymerization – Ideal for rapid prototyping and microfabrication
- Direct-Write Waveguides – Enables custom optical structures with high precision
- High Signal-to-Noise Pump-Probe Spectroscopy – Optimized for ultrafast dynamics studies
- OPA/NOPA Pumping – Efficient broadband generation for nonlinear optic
