High-Energy 1030 nm Femtosecond Fiber Laser – Blade 1030 Femto
From NPI LasersThe Blade 1030 Femto is an ultrafast fiber laser for scientific and industrial applications requiring high pulse energy and precise pulse-timing control. It delivers >5 µJ pulse energy at 1 MHz, >5 W average power and repetition rates from 1 Hz to 1 MHz, including single-shot operation.
The pulse width can be adjusted from <300 fs to 8 ps. Wide-range GDD compensation and integrated gate, trigger and analog-control functions support flexible integration into experiments and laser-based systems.
- 5 µJ pulse energy at 1 MHz and >5 W average power
- Adjustable repetition rate from 1 Hz to 1 MHz, including single-shot operation
- Adjustable pulse width from <300 fs to 8 ps
- GDD compensation from -600,000 to +600,000 fs²
- Gate, trigger and analog input for external repetition-rate control
- Optional SHG module for >1 µJ green femtosecond output
Further information
Why Choose the Blade 1030 Femto?
The Blade 1030 Femto combines high pulse energy with flexible pulse delivery. Its repetition rate can be adjusted from 1 Hz to 1 MHz and includes single-shot operation, making the laser suitable for applications in which precise timing and controlled energy deposition are more important than very high pulse frequencies.
With >5 µJ pulse energy at 1 MHz, >5 W average power and pulse widths from <300 fs to 8 ps, the system supports a broad range of ultrafast experiments and selected precision-processing applications. Gate, trigger and analog-control functions simplify synchronisation with external equipment and integration into complex laser setups.
Flexible Pulse Control and Dispersion Compensation
The Blade 1030 Femto provides pulse widths from <300 fs to 8 ps and GDD precompensation from -600,000 to +600,000 fs². This wide compensation range helps counteract dispersion introduced by external optics and beam-delivery components.
Electrical gate and trigger functions support synchronised operation with external equipment. An analog input enables external repetition-rate control, while single-pulse selection allows precisely controlled pulse delivery.
Optional Green Femtosecond Output
An optional second-harmonic-generation module is available for applications requiring green femtosecond pulses. The current data sheet specifies a pulse energy of >1 µJ for the green output.
Applications
- Pump-probe spectroscopy
- Nonlinear optical microscopy
- Wide-field excitation
- Biological and semiconductor imaging
- Processing of transparent and brittle materials
- Entry-level ultrafast micromachining
- Research and development of laser-based ophthalmic systems
Laser Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Central Wavelength | 1030 ± 5 nm |
| Pulse Width (FWHM) | <300 fs to 8 ps |
| Average Power | >5 W |
| Repetition Rate | 1 Hz–1 MHz, including single-shot operation |
| Pulse Energy | >5 µJ at 1 MHz |
| GDD Compensation | -600,000 to +600,000 fs² |
| Beam Quality | M² <1.3; typical value 1.2 |
| Divergence Angle | <1 mrad |
| Power Stability | <1% RMS over 12 hours at 25 °C |
| Beam Diameter | 3 ± 0.5 mm |
| Pointing Stability | <30 µrad with air cooling; <15 µrad with water cooling |
| Polarisation Extinction Ratio | >20 dB |
| Output Type | Spatially collimated output |
Electrical, Environmental and Mechanical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 100–240 VAC |
| Operating Temperature Range | 15–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20–80%, non-condensing |
| Laser-Head Dimensions | 647 × 390 × 185 mm |
| Control-Box Dimensions | 521 × 365 × 156 mm |
| Cooling | Air cooling / water cooling |
Test Data
The following example measurements illustrate pulse duration, optical spectrum, output-power stability and beam-pointing performance. The results represent individual measurements and should not be interpreted as additional guaranteed specifications.
Autocorrelation
Fig. 1: Autocorrelation measurement with a fitted pulse duration of 243 fs
Optical Spectrum
Fig. 2: Optical spectrum centred at 1032.3 nm with a measured bandwidth of 9.3 nm
Output-Power Stability
Fig. 3: Twelve-hour output-power measurement at approximately 5.1 W with RMS variation below 1%
Beam-Pointing Stability
Fig. 4: Beam-position distribution with pointing variation below 15 µrad under the stated measurement condition
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