QUANTEL LASER SOLUTIONS

QUANTELLASER SOLUTIONS

THIRD EDITION

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QUANTEL: AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN LASER MANUFACTURING

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Established in 1970, Quantel is a recognized expert in the manufacturing of solid-state laser systems for scientific, military, industrial and medical applications. Our customers are the driving force of our research, development and product innovations. We provide reliable, technologically advanced laser systems to help you to achieve your specific goals.

Compact pulsed Nd:YAG lasers P.03-07

Double-pulse Nd:YAG systems P.08-09

Erbium Ytterbium fiber laser P.10

CW visible fiber laser P.11

Tunable laser systems P.12-13

High energy pulsed lasers P.14-15

High power pulsed Nd:YAG laser P.16

Quantel expertise P.17-22

FROM STANDARD TO CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS Quantel offers a wide range of products that meet the special requirements of industrial, military and scientific applications including:• Pulsed solid-state laser systems (Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF and Nd:Glass)• Fiber lasers for marking and engraving, atom cooling and trapping• Tunable dye lasers and OPOs• High power laser diodes.Quantel also designs and manufactures custom lasers to meet unique application requirements.

SPECIAL PROJECTS Quantel has many years of experience in designing and manufacturing customized lasers for major national and international projects. Quantel has been contracted to supply specific systems for industrial groups throughout the world.

QUALITY AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSQuantel stands behind the quality of its products and precisely controls manufacturing processes using the latest technologies.To assist our customers, technical training sessions on laser operation and maintenance are available on a regularly scheduled basis. Quantel strongly encourages customer feedback to improve our technical support. We are constantly striving to improving our customer service and technical support.

Quantel is a member of:• SPIE• OSA• La Société Française d’Optique (SFO) • The European Optical Society (EOS)• Photonics 21• La Route des Lasers

• Association Française des industries de l’Optique et de la Photonique (AFOP)• European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC)• Photonics Bretagne• Pôle Optique Rhône-Alpes (ORA)• Optics Valley

Offices: France, Germany, USA, Thailand and Brazil.

Employees: 300 worldwide (2014)

International sales

80%

Distributors worldwide: 110

Quantel Group established

1970

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COMPACT PULSED ND:YAG LASERS

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Q-SMART SERIES

FEATURES

The Q-smart family includes the most flexible pulsed Nd:YAG laser systems in the world. Complete with automatic harmonic generator phase matching, these innovative systems insure simple operation and guarantee optimal energy performance. Monolithic block construction and compact design features provides superior beam geometry in a compact package. The Q-smart family is the smart choice for easy operation.

LAMP PUMPED SOLID STATE LASERS

SPECIFICATIONS Model Q-smart 100 Q-smart 450(1) (2) Q-smart 850(2)

Repetition rate (Hz) 20 10 10

Energy per pulse (mJ)

1064 nm 100 450 850

532 nm 60 220 430

355 nm 30 130 230

266 nm 20 60 100

213 nm - 10 20

Pulse duration (ns) 1064 nm < 10 6 6

Beam divergence (mrad) < 1 < 0.5

Dimensions in mm [inches] (H x L x W)

Laser head94 x 230 x 82 [3.7 x 9 x 3.2]

147 x 526 x 125 [5.8 x 20.7 x 4.9]

Harmonic modules97 x 81 x 93

[3.8 x 3.2 x 3.7]99 x 123 x 125 [3.9 x 4.8 x 4.9]

Power supply382 x 412 x 196[15 x 16.2 x 7.8]

513 x 507 x 283 [20.2 x 19.9 x 11.1]

Weight in kg [lbs.]

Laser head 2 [4.5] < 7 [15.4]

Harmonic modules 0.8 [1.7] 2.1 [4.6]

Power supply 9.6 [21.2] 27 [59.5]

Combustion © CORIA, France

Please see our data sheets for detailed specifications of a particular laser model.

(1) 20 Hz also available - (2) SLM option available

Q-smart 100 power supply

Q-smart 450 & 850 power supply

Q-smart 100

Q-smart 450 Q-smart 850•

Intuitive touch screen interface (for Q-smart 450 & 850)Innovative, hands-off harmonic generator phase matching Light, compact, and quick connect cablesSLM option for Q-smart 450 & 850100 million shot flashlamp lifetime2-year warranty

Combustion © CORIA, France

• Ablation• Flash photolysis• Combustion• LIBS• LIDAR• Cleaning• Spectroscopy• Photo acoustic imaging• OPO pumping• Holography

APPLICATIONS



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ULTRA & CFR

FEATURES

The Ultra and CFR lasers are flashlamp pumped Nd:YAG lasers featuring a degree of ruggedization not found in typical scientific lasers. Ultra and CFR designs have been vibration tested and each laser is temperature cycled overnight, and tested again before shipping to ensure the laser arrives aligned and ready for use.

Ti:Sa pumping © Amplitude


1064, 532, 355, 266, 213 nm and 1.57 µm available Alignment guaranteedQuick umbilical disconnectsCompact and portableGaussian (GRM) or multimode (stable) resonatorsGuaranteed flashlamp lifetime of 50 million shotsBuilt to withstand harsh environments

SPECIFICATIONS Model Ultra 20 Ultra 50 Ultra 100 CFR200 CFR300 CFR400

Repetition rate (Hz) ≤ 50 ≤ 20 ≤ 20 ≤ 100 ≤ 20 up to 30

Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 20 50 100 200 300 400

532 nm 12 30 55 130 200 230

355 nm 4 12 30 70 90 up to 90

266 nm 4 10 15 50 - -

1.57 µm - 8 25 35 - 65

Pulse duration (ns) 11 8 8 8 8 9


Laser head 51 x 170 x 76 [2 x 6.7 x 3] 84 x 323 x 94 [3.3 x 12.7 x 3.7]

Power supply 360 x 435 x 133 [14.2 x 17.2 x 5.2] Depends on repetition frequency

Weight in kg [lbs.]Laser head 0.9 [2] 3.6 [8]

Power supply 14 [31] 14 [31]

• Ablation• LIF• PIV• LIBS• Ti:Sa laser pumping, etc.

APPLICATIONS

The Ultra laser can be equipped with an optional fiber assembly for easy and flexible light delivery.The laser light is coupled into a multimode 1 mm fiber (NA=0.22) in a separate module attached to the Ultra laser head.

• Pulse Energy: 45 mJ @ 1064 nm, 35 mJ @ 532 nm• Fiber length: 3 m [10 feet]• Size of module: 76 x 76 x 50 mm [3 x 3 x 1.9”]• Weight of module: 0.5 kg [1.1 lbs.]

FIBER OPTIC ADAPTOR (FOA)


Ultra CFR



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CENTURION & CENTURION +

FEATURES

The Centurion is an air cooled, diode pumped laser, delivering up to 50 mJ energy in nanosecond pulses at repetition rates up to 100 Hz. Diode pumping eliminates the need for water, reduces size, improves reliability, and eliminates most maintenance requirements.

DIODE PUMPED SOLID STATE LASERS

Air cooled – no water requiredHigh peak power – < 8 or 12 ns pulse widthLong diode lifetime – over 1 billion shotsLow maintenance – no lamps or filters to changeNitrogen purged – built to withstand harsh environmentsCompact – small size integrates easilyHighly reliable – guaranteed to stay aligned

SPECIFICATIONS Model Centurion Centurion +

Resonator type Multimode Multimode

Repetition rate (Hz) ≤ 100 1 - 100

Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 40 50532 nm 18 25355 nm 6 7266 nm 2 2.5

Pulse duration (ns) 8 12

Beam divergence (mrad) 1064 nm 7 8


Laser head 70 x 216 x 128 [2.7 x 8.5 x 5] 142 x 239 x 154 [5.6 x 9.4 x 6.1]

Power supply 483 x 457 x 89 [19 x 18 x 3.5] Power supply integrated in laserhead - Optional control box

Weight in kg [lbs.]Laser head 3.2 [7]

Power supply 13.2 [29] Power supply integrated in laserhead - Optional control box

Flat panel display

• Ti:Sa and OPO pumping• LIDAR• Mass spectrometry • Remote sensing• Ideal for materials processing• Ablation• Flat panel display• Process control LIBS• LIF• Laser ultrasound• Remote installations, etc.

APPLICATIONS

Centurion power supply


Centurion Centurion +



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DRL

FEATURES

The DRL laser is a lamp pumped Nd:YAG laser based on 2 YAG rods pumped by 1 flash lamp each. This design enables a broad range of pulse energy and repetition rate combinations. Two versions of power supplies are used to cover the whole range of repetition rates. The DRL covers 20 – 200 Hz with pulse energies of 700 – 100 mJ at 1064 nm. The laser head is compact for easy integration and sealed to operate in various environments.

Wafer inspection © Rainer Plendi


1064, 532 and 355 nm availableQuick umbilical disconnectsCompact Multimode resonators100 million shots lamp lifetime guaranteedSealed laser head to operate in various environments

SPECIFICATIONS Model DRL 20-700-S DRL 30-650-S DRL 100-200-S DRL 150-150-S DRL 200-100-S

Repetition rate (Hz) 20 30 100 150 200

Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 700 650 200 150 100

532 nm 340 300 100 75 50

355 nm 170 150

Pulse duration (ns) < 15 < 15 < 15 < 15 < 15


Laser head 94 x 432 x 160 [3.7 x 17 x 6.3]

Power supply 406 x 236 x 500 [16 x 9.3 x 19.7]

Depends on cooling type – water-to-water or water-to air

Weight in kg [lbs.]

Laser head 6.4 [14]

Power supply18

[39.5]Depends on cooling type – water-to-water or water-to air

• Ablation• LIF• Ti:Sa pumping• Wafer inspection

APPLICATIONS




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QRL

FEATURES

The QRL uses two DRL models in one common laser head with beam combination optics. The two lasers are triggered with a time delay to essentially double the repetition rate of corresponding DRL models. The laser system uses two power supplies. The laser head is compact for easy integration and sealed to operate in various environments.


1064 and 532 availableQuick umbilical disconnectsCompact Multimode resonators100 million shots lamp lifetime guaranteedSealed laser head to operate in various environments

SPECIFICATIONS Model QRL 20-800-S QRL 40-700-S QRL 60-650-S

Repetition rate (Hz) 20 40 60

Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 800 700 650

532 nm 370 340 300

Pulse duration (ns) < 15 < 15 < 15


Laser head 186 x 455 x 155 [7.3 x 17.9 x 6.1]

Power supply 406 x (2 x 236) x 500 [16 x (2 x 9.3) x 19.7]

Weight in kg [lbs.]Laser head 11.1 [24.5]

Power supply 2 x 18 [2 x 39.5]

LIDAR at Dumont d’Urville © C. FRESSER / IPEV

• Ablation• LIF• Ti:Sa pumping• LIDAR

APPLICATIONS



DOUBLE-PULSE ND:YAG SYSTEMS

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Q-SMART TWINS

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

The Q-smart Twins combines two proven Q-smart 850 lasers to achieve dual pulse in IR, visible and UV. With its plug and play harmonic generators, its intelligent autotuning of harmonics, injection seeded and dye pumping options, these systems are suitable for a variety of applications. High energy level and low divergence beams are conducive to producing thin and large light sheets for 1:1 scale and 3D measurements.

Model Q-smart Twins

Repetition rate (Hz) 10

Energy @ 1064 nm (mJ) > 2 x 680

Energy @ 532 nm (mJ) > 2 x 380

Energy @ 355 nm (mJ) > 2 x 140

Energy @ 266 nm (mJ) > 2 x 70

• PIV• LIF• PLIF • Holography• LIBS, etc.

APPLICATIONS

PIV


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1064, 532, 355 and 266 nm availableInterchangeable harmonic generatorsIntelligent autotuning of harmonicsLinewidth: 0.005 cm-1 with SLM optionSpecially designed for LIF and PIVCompact system with quick connect cables


DOUBLE-PULSE ND:YAG SYSTEMS

EVERGREEN& EVERGREEN HPThe EverGreen is a dual pulsed laser for PIV applications in a choice of three energies: 70 mJ, 145 mJ or 200 mJ. The system consists of a single laser head with a single power supply. The EverGreen delivers a perfect combination of precisely overlapped 532 nm beams in a rugged, compact package. The EverGreen is also available with a 266 nm option.

The EverGreen HP is a dual pulsed laser for PIV applications. It uses two DRL in one common laser head with beam combination optics. The design enables a broad range of pulse energy and repetition rate combinations. Two versions of power supplies are used to cover the whole range of repetition rates. The Evergreen HP covers 15 – 200 Hz with pulse energies of 340 – 50 mJ at 532 nm. The laser head is compact for easy integration and sealed to operate in various environments.

SPECIFICATIONS Model

EverGreen 70

EverGreen 145

EverGreen 200

EverGreenHP 15-340-S





Repetition rate (Hz) 0 - 15 15 30 100 150 200

Energy (mJ) 70 145 200 340 300 100 75 50


Optical laser head 102 x 400 x 151 [4 x 15.7 x 5.9] 186 x 455 x 155 [7.3 x 17.9 x 6.1]

Integrated Cooling and Electronic (ICE) 406 x 500 x 236 [16 x 19.7 x 9.3] 406 x (2 x 236) x 500 [16 x (2 x 9.3) x 19.7] Depends on cooling type - water-to-water or water-to air

Weight in kg [lbs.]Optical laser head 7 [15.5] 11.1 [24.5]

Integrated Cooling and Electronic (ICE) 18 [40] 2 x 18 [2 x 39.5] Depends on cooling type - water-to-water or water-to air

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FEATURES

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Available in 532 nmQuick umbilical disconnectsCompact Multimode resonators100 million shots lamp lifetime guaranteedSealed laser head to operate in various environments

EverGreenBIG SKY LASER SERIES


Underwater PIV © INSEAN - Italy

• PIV• Laser ultrasound

APPLICATIONS

EverGreen EverGreen HP


SPECIFICATIONS Model Eylsa7XX Eylsa767 Eylsa5XX Eylsa15XX Eylsa10XX

Wavelength (nm) 775 - 785 767 530 - 560 1534 - 1570 1060 - 1120

Polarization (dB) 20 20 20 20 20

Linewidth (kHz) < 250 < 250 < 250 < 200 < 200

Mean power (W) 1 1 5 10 30

Power stability (1 hour) < 2 < 2 < 2 < 2 < 2

RMS noise (DC to 1 MHz) (%) < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1

Beam characteristics

Output connector Collimator Direct output Direct output Collimator Collimator

Beam profile TEM00 TEM00 TEM00 TEM00 TEM00

Fiber delivery type Single mode PM fiber Direct output Direct output Single mode PM fiber Single mode PM fiber

Wavelength locking YES

Facility requirements

Supply Voltage (VAC) 110 - 240

Cooling Air cooled

Operating temperature (°C) 5 - 35

ERBIUM YTTERBIUM FIBER LASER

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EYLSA PLATFORM

FEATURES

The new EYLSA fiber laser uses Quantel’s fiber laser expertise to offer highly reliable and maintenance-free lasers for the scientific market. With a large touch screen and integrated into a 19” 3U rack, EYLSA is the most compact, easy-to-use, plug & play platform for scientific experiments.

Cold atom cloud

• Atom cooling• Spectroscopy• Components testing

APPLICATIONS

Reliable – Industrial grade components Easy to use – user-friendly touch screen Maintenance free – no water requiredCompact size – 19” rackEfficient wavelength lockingSingle frequency operation < 250 kHz High stability – over vibration and temperature



CW VISIBLE FIBER LASER

ELBAThe ELBA is a new compact CW visible fiber laser platform proposed for integration into high performances systems. ELBA platform offers high CW output power at any chosen wavelength in the 530 – 580 nm range (green-yellow).Main application domains are DNA sequencing, Ophthalmology and Laser Doppler Velocimetry but it might also be used for spectroscopy and trapping applications.

• DNA sequencing• Ophthalmology • Laser Doppler Velocimetry • Spectroscopy • Trapping applications

APPLICATIONS

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FEATURES

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Any wavelength in the 530 – 580 nm range (green - yellow)High reliability No maintenanceHigh beam quality and excellent beam pointing stabilityCompact and ease-of-use package2-year warranty

SPECIFICATIONS Mode of operation CW

Wavelength range 530 - 580 nm

Output power up to 3 W

Integrated RMS noise beam divergence (mrad) DC to 50 kHz < 1 %

Beam quality M2 < 1.1

Output type Collimated beam 0.5 mm

Polarization linear > 17 dB

Operating temperature 5° to 40°C

Dimensions in mm (H x L x W)Laser 180 x 155x 40

SHG module1 133 x 50 x 30

Weight Total 2 kg

Power supply 12 V / 12 A

1 SHG = Second Harmonic Generation

Ophthalmology

NEW



SPECIFICATIONS

TUNABLE LASER SYSTEMS

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TDL+

FEATURES

The TDL+ is a tunable dye laser ranging from 200 nm to 4.5 µm with a universal platform. It can be pumped by any pulsed Nd:YAG laser available in the market. The versatility of the TDL+ laser makes it the ideal tool for spectroscopy applications.

LIF © Stereoscopic PIV measurements of swirling propane flame in a swirl burner / Authors: Vladimir Dulin, Yuriy Kozorezov, Dmitriy Markovich / Institute of Thermophysics SB RAS (www.itp.nsc.ru)

DYE LASER

• High resolution spectroscopy• Combustion• LIF• LIDAR• CARS• LIBS• Ablation, etc.

APPLICATIONS

High efficiencyExtremely low amplified spontaneous emission (ASE)Narrow linewidthUV and IR optionsEasy and quick dye changesUnique safety featuresCompatible with a variety of pump lasers

Wavelength (nm) 205 222 281 390 502 562 635

Process 3ω 2ω + IR 2ω ω + IR ω ω ω

Typical energy (mJ) * 820 mJ pump at 532 nm 7 14 70 40 - 200 140

* 490 mJ pump at 355 nm - - - - 40 - -


350 x 840 x 720 [12 x 33.1 x 28.4]

*Using a YG 981E-10



TUNABLE LASER SYSTEMS

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RAINBOW

FEATURES

The Rainbow OPO is the ideal broadband tunable solution. It is integrated into a plug and play module that fits directly onto the harmonic generators of the pump laser. Tunability range extends from 410 nm to 1700 nm and the system is fully computer controlled.

OPO

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High optical efficiencyPatented ring OPO cavityLarge wavelength range 410 nm – 1700 nmSignal and Idler waves are separated by designCompact and stable designEasy to use, turn-key system

• Broadband spectroscopy• CRDS• LIBS• LIDAR• LIF, etc.

APPLICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS Model VIR NIRD

Wavelength range (nm) SignalIdler

410 – 680 690 – 950

740 – 1200 1200 – 1700

Pump laser

Type

Wavelength (nm)

Energy at 10 Hz (mJ)

Brilliant – Brilliant B

355 532

100 – 200 180 – 400



SPECIFICATIONS Model YG 981C YG 981E YG 982C YG 982E

Repetition rate (Hz) 10 30 10 30 10

Energy per pulse (mJ)

1064 nm 1200 900 1600 1500 2500

532 nm 600 350 820 700 1250

355 nm 280 200 490 420 850

266 nm 130 60 150 105 230

Pulse duration (ns) 1064 nm 6-8 8-11 8-11 9-12

Dimensions in mm [inches](H x L x W)

Laser head 280 x 860 x 430 [11 x 33.9 x 16.9] 1150 x 430 x 280 [45.3 x 16.9 x 11]

Power supply 700 x 800 x 550 [27.6 x 31.5 x 21.7]890 x 800 x 550

[35 x 31.5 x 21.7]1150 x 800 x 550

[45.3 x 31.5 x 21.7]

HIGH ENERGY PULSED LASERS

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YG 980

FEATURES

The YG 980 family of high energy Nd:YAG lasers is built on a platform of oscillators plus amplifiers. These reliable and versatile lasers are capable of generating energies of up to 2.5 J with superior beam quality and high stability. Motorized and temperature-controlled harmonic generators allow the user to easily switch between wavelengths ranging from the fundamental Nd:YAG wavelength of 1064 nm to the fifth harmonic of 213 nm. A range of repetition rates and narrow linewidth options, including Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM) operation, are available to meet your application requirements.

PLD - © AIST, Japan

Nd:YAG LASERS

• LIF• LIDAR• Holography• PLD• Ablation • Interferometry• Dye lasers, OPOs or crystal pumping• High energy PIV (customized)• Photochemistry• Flash photolysis• Combustion studies, etc.

APPLICATIONS

1064, 532, 355, 266 and 213 nm availableTemperature stabilized benchFast photodiode for pulse visualizationAutomatic harmonic selectionLinewidth: 0.003 cm-1 with SLM optionExcellent beam quality



SPECIFICATIONS

HIGH ENERGY PULSED LASERS

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Nd:GLASS LASERS

FEATURES

Quantel has been manufacturing Nd:Glass lasers for over 40 years. The design of Quantel’s glass lasers is based on a series of ceramic diffuser pumping chambers. The diameter varies from 6 mm to 90 mm.

Nd:GLASS SYSTEMS

• Ti:Sapphire pumping• Laser peening• Laser induced shock waves

APPLICATIONS

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High energy: 10 J, 50 J and aboveRepetition rates up to 0.1 HzTop hat, smooth beam profileBeam homogenization by diffractive opticsTable top systemHigh reliabilityComputer controlledNo vacuum optical filterEasy to maintain, easy to upgradeAdaptable to the experiment layout

Model PG 9 FR PG 16 FR

Energy per pulse (mJ) 20 100

Beam diameter (mm) 9 16

Q-SWITCHED LASER SYSTEMSEach Q-switched laser system is adapted to meet a specific set of customer specifications. The laser uses doped glass, Nd:YLF or Nd:YAG as the active material. To reach the required level of energy, amplification is achieved by matching pumping chambers of increasing diameters, allowing compensation for birefringence. Pulse duration is in the order of 10 to 50 ns. Harmonic generation and beam homogenization options are available for pumping applications such as those using Titanium-Sapphire crystals.

HIGH ENERGY FREE-RUNNING LASERSHigh energy free-running lasers are used primarily for measurements of thermal diffusivity. Their pulse duration range is generally a few hundred microseconds, depending on the specific type of discharge circuit that is used. The energy delivered can reach several hundred joules per pulse, generated by a laser with a relatively small size.

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HIGH POWER PULSED ND:YAG LASER

YASMINThe Yasmin is a high repetition rate Nd:YAG pulsed laser based on the Brilliant platform. Developed for demanding industrial applications, its unique design ensures a high level of performances and reliability while running 24/7. Yasmin is available in IR and visible configurations.

• Shockwave generation• Laser ultrasound• Deflashing• Laser peening

APPLICATIONS

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FEATURES

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Beam homogeneityCompactHigh reliability in industrial environment24/7 useEasy maintenanceLong flash lamp lifetimeAdapted to OEM applications

SPECIFICATIONS

Model IR/O IR/OA Vis/O Vis/OA

Wavelength (nm) 1064 1064 532 532

Repetition rate (Hz) 120 120 120 120

Energy (mJ) > 200 > 415 > 80 > 165

Mean power (W) 25 50 10 20

Pulse duration (ns) 10 10 10 10


Laser head200 x 600 x 400

[7.9 x 23.6 x 15.7]

Power supply & cooling groupO: 705 x 880 x 550 [27.8 x 34.6 x 21.7]

OA: 885 x 800 x 550 [34.8 x 34.6 x 21.7]

O: OscillatorOA: Oscillator + amplifier

Ablation



QUANTEL LASER EXPERTISEDESIGN - ENGINEERING - MANUFACTURING

Quantel manufactures and sells more than 3000 lasers worldwide annually. Our technical and engineering teams at Quantel have the proven expertise required to develop, design and produce both standard and custom designed laser solutions to meet our customer’s unique requirements as well as fulfilling the need for stringent OEM applications.

Certified ISO 9001-2008, Quantel uses the most up-to-date optical, mechanical, and thermo-mechanical software to develop its products. Laser systems can be manufactured in on-site ISO 7 clean rooms when required. To validate the quality of products prior to shipping, Quantel’s teams utilize test equipment for vibration, shock, and temperature characterizations.

Possessing a high level of expertise in the high tech laser industry, Quantel is regularly involved in international research projects, as well as developing systems for military, security and aerospace industries.

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CUSTOM LASERS

Quantel develops, designs and builds custom laser solutions to meet the needs of customers’ application requirements. Quantel can also modify or upgrade standard lasers to meet specific customer requirements and environmental constraints.

A FEW EXAMPLES

Quantel custom lasers - a few examples• Pulsed fiber laser amplified to 30 J, with adjustable temporal profile for plasma physics• High energy (50 J) free running Nd:Phosphate system with optical fiber coupling for metrology applications at high temperatures• Fiber laser sliced at 1 µs and amplified to 5 J, frequency doubled for Raman spectroscopy and temperature measurements with Rayleigh scattering• 1.57 µm low divergence OPO for military use• Triple pulse UV Nd:YAG system.

A dedicated team for the users• Team of expert engineers and technicians• Project management from specification to delivery • Customer assistance & training

Custom lasers for various applications• Thermal characterization at high temperature• OPCPA or Ti:Sa pumping• LIDAR

• Thomson scattering• LIF• Plasma physics• Shock generation, etc.

Pulsed fiber laser amplified to 30 J, with adjustable temporal profile.

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser: 5 J - 20 Hz at 1064 nm. CW diode pumped laser. CW diode pumped laser.

Fiber laser sliced at 1 µs and amplified to 5 J, frequency doubled


FIBER LASER SOLUTIONS

Quantel offers fiber laser solutions for industrial, scientific, medical and military systems. Quantel fiber laser expertise is based on ns-pulsed or CW lasers emitting in the IR, visible and UV wavelength range.

FROM CW TO NANOSECOND PULSED LASERS

Main areas of expertise• Project management and innovative solutions • Nanosecond pulsed laser systems with millijoule output energy in the IR and visible regions • Continuous Wave laser: low and medium output power • Second and third harmonic generation based on periodically- poled crystals • Narrow linewidth and single frequency laser • Low intensity and frequency noise laser • Single frequency micro-cavity laser based on fiber Bragg gratings • Packaging / High power & Low noise electronics / User friendly interface

Specifications• High reliability • High performances (high energy, high output power, specific wavelengths, single frequency) • Superior stability with high signal to noise ratio with low frequency and intensity noise

Ylia fiber laser series for marking and engravingThe Ylia is a rugged and compact pulsed fiber laser that can be easily integrated into industrial equipment.

It delivers 10, 20 or 30 W of average power via a long, flexible, fiber delivery system with collimating optics.

The Ylia produces high peak power pulses combined with a high average power. These attributes are ideal for rapid and deep engraving, marking and hole drilling applications. With its enhanced optical design, the Ylia can even be used safely on highly reflective materials, such as gold or copper.

The Ylia can be controlled by either a TTL signal or by user-friendly USB software.

Pulsed fiber laser specifications CW fiber laser specifications

Operation Pulsed nanosecond Continuous Wave

Wavelengths 1064 nm

Capable of producing one wavelength from any of the following ranges:

515 to 590 nm630 to 665 nm770 to 795 nm

1530 to 1590 nm1030 to 1180 nm

Average output power Up to 50 W IR up to 25 WVisible up to 5 W

Other specifications Up to 1 mJ Single frequency, tunability and locking options

Packaging OEM specified 19” rack or OEM specified

Custom lasers for various applications


OEM SOLUTIONS

The Quantel team offers OEM solutions to manufacturers who integrate laser sources into industrial, medical, or military systems. In order to design the most suitable system for each customer and each application, close collaboration is established with our customers.

YOUR INTEGRATED SYSTEM

The services offered by Quantel include:• Customer visits to assess the requested project • Technical meetings with teams from R&D, including electronic, mechanical and optical design groups.

All specifications are taken into consideration:• Constraints associated with the specific application or the environment• Type of industry • System dimensions• Electrical connections• Hardware or software interfacing issues.

We offer a variety of solutions: from simple modifications of our standard products to the design and creation of specific and innovative prototypes.

Customization and special engineering services are also available. Our primary objective is customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality products and services.

The Laser Damage Test services offered by Quantel include:• Laser Damage Threshold • Laser Durability Certification • Optical Density • Transmission vs. Fluence • Specialty Testing

LASER DAMAGE TEST SERVICES

Quantel has been providing customers worldwide with industry leading laser damage testing since 1985.

Quantel provides a full range of NIST traceable laser exposure test services with wavelengths from UV to Far-IR.

Our independent laser damage test labs are designed and well equipped to meet international ISO standards. Because we know our customers need reliable results quickly, we offer a 24 hour turnaround service upon request.

WHEN IT ABSOLUTELY HAS TO BE DESTROYED OVERNIGHT!™

Laser Induced Damage on LiNbO3


DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTSAEROSPACE, SPACE AND DEFENSE PROJECTS

Laser MegajouleThe laser Megajoule (LMJ) is an essential element of the French Atomic Energy Commission Simulation program.

The program provides a long-lasting alternative for nuclear simulations after the termination of nuclear tests.

Quantel is involved in the design and manufacturing of the pre-amplification laser modules (PAM).

These modules amplify a nanoJoule source up to a Joule level, as well as shape the pulse both spatially and temporally.

Quantel has delivered the first 4 PAMs, in order to equip a LMJ arm (8 beams). As many as 88 PAM will be delivered by the end of the program.

Quantel has been involved in aerospace, space and defense projects for many years, specifically in the design and development of diode-pumped pulsed lasers: onboard systems, missile guidance, LIDAR, document authentication…

Space applicationsFor over 20 years, Quantel has been involved in ESA (European Space Agency) space programs. On ALADIN and the ATLID LIDAR programs, Quantel developed the primary diode-pumped power amplifier systems.

We also provide long lifetime pumping diodes stacks specifically designed for the environmental conditions in space. Quantel has been chosen by NASA as a supplier for the LOLA (Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter) program launched in June 2009.

Quantel diodes also equipped the LIBS laser “Chemcam” of the MSL09 NASA mission to Mars.

We are a world leader for electro-optic efficiency which is essential for space applications. In only four years, Quantel increased diode lifetimes by tenfold.

Military applicationsQuantel developed and currently manufactures lasers for target designation and telemetry airborne applications. In collaboration with Thales, Quantel supplies a network of integrated fiber components for submarine security in littoral and maritime zones.

Quantel also manufactures diode IR illuminators that deliver beams at 800 – 900 nm, for active surveillance of zone. The illumination can be made in CW and QCW modes.

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QUANTEL LASER DIODES

Thanks to its innovative cutting edge conductively cooled device packaging technology, Quantel has become a major supplier of highly reliable high power laser diode products.

QLD

All Quantel Laser Diodes products are available in both TE and TM modes, using exclusively hard-soldering processes. QLD’s portfolio of products consist of more than 100 designs for both CW and QCW applications.Quantel offers services to meet customer needs and provides the best and highest quality laser diode products and engineering services (standard or customized).

QCW diode bars & stacks (640 - 795 - 830 - 880 - 9xx nm)Very high power density due to a bar to bar pitch down to 150 µm

CW diodes & IALDA (800 - 9xx nm)

Up to 150 kW QCW diode sources

QCW stacked array (FAC) Conduction-cooled CW diodes

High efficiency high power diode laser sources

Individual Addressable Laser Diode Array (IALDA)

QCW custom designed solutions

QCW mini-stacked array

Conduction-cooled QCW stacked array (High temperature / Multi-color option available)

Dual QCW linear stacked array

Diode systems (800 - 9xx nm)

Fiber coupled laser diode bar High energy short diode laser pulse generator

High duty cycle, high power density water cooled stacks

Fiber Laser Pumping applications Range of products based on new compact fiber coupled packages available with a full range of options.

Solid-state laser pumping applications High quality products based on innovative CS mount packaging technology. These products use hard soldering technologies allowing on-off operation and result in high reliability.

Printing and label industry Quantel was the first company to introduce a very large Individually Addressable Laser Diode Array (IALDA) product.

Medical applications Photoacustic devices: very compact diode laser source for integration in a handpiece: > 1 mJ with < 100 ns pulses and 10 kHz PRF, 4 different wavelengths available.

Defense and Space industries QCW laser diode products: high quality 500 W per bar stack arrays with 65% efficiency and reliability characteristics of greater than 10 G shots. Compact short pulse diode module for illumination: 40 kW peak power with 100 ns pulses and 10 kHz PRF.


• ESA-LIDAR• Rover Curiosity (Mars Science Laboratory)• S.S.L. pumping• Scientific-L.M.J• F15 Eurofighter• Range-Finders• Medical• Illuminator• High peak power high rep rate HECDPSSL pump source

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