High-Energy 1030 nm Femtosecond Fiber Laser – Blade 1030 Femto

From NPI Lasers

The 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.

Features
  • 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

Autocorrelation measurement of the Blade 1030 Femto showing a fitted pulse duration of 243 fs

Fig. 1: Autocorrelation measurement with a fitted pulse duration of 243 fs

Optical Spectrum

Optical spectrum of the Blade 1030 Femto centred at 1032.3 nm with a bandwidth of 9.3 nm

Fig. 2: Optical spectrum centred at 1032.3 nm with a measured bandwidth of 9.3 nm

Output-Power Stability

Twelve-hour output-power stability measurement of the Blade 1030 Femto at approximately 5.1 W

Fig. 3: Twelve-hour output-power measurement at approximately 5.1 W with RMS variation below 1%

Beam-Pointing Stability

Beam-pointing stability measurement of the Blade 1030 Femto showing variation below 15 µrad

Fig. 4: Beam-position distribution with pointing variation below 15 µrad under the stated measurement condition

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