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Chromacity 520 | High-Power Green Ultrashort Pulse Laser

Central Wavelength

520 nm

Pulse Width

<150fs

Average Power Output

Up to 2W

Repetition Rate

100MHz

Spatial Beam Profile

Single Mode

Beam Diameter

1.2 mm, +/- 0.2mm (at exit of laser)

Chromacity 520: An Ultrashort Pulse Laser With High-Power in the Green

The Chromacity 520 is a compact, air-cooled Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) ultrashort pulse laser module designed for use with the Chromacity 1040 high-power femtosecond laser. Delivering exceptional performance, the 520 module, when paired with the 1040 high-power option, offers high average power, superior pulse quality, and excellent power stability. It is an ideal laser source for applications such as semiconductor metrology, quantum communications, quantum imaging, and fluorescence lifetime measurements.

Engineered for precision and reliability, the Chromacity 520 provides ultra-stable output across variations in temperature and time, ensuring consistent power and pulse quality over extended operation periods.

The SHG module can be purchased as part of a complete system with the Chromacity 1040 or added later as an upgrade. Featuring a dedicated external power supply unit (PSU), the 520 module offers flexible placement options to suit diverse experimental setups.

 

Chromacity 520 ultrashort pulse laser paired with Chromacity 1040 high power femtosecond laser

The Chromacity 520 SHG module operates as a slave of the 1040 laser, and can be bolted onto the 1040, or co-located on a bread board (as shown above). Control of the 520 is via the 1040 intuitive web browser user interface, or via an RS-232 serial port.

Engineered With Simplicity and Robustness in Mind

The Chromacity 520 ultrashort pulse laser system, along with the Chromacity 1040, eliminates the need for water cooling and features an intuitive user interface, making it one of the most affordable and user-friendly ultrafast laser sources available. Additionally, remote installation is supported for added convenience.

The 520 is built with a custom-designed, temperature-controlled base plate, offering an exceptional level of durability and reliability for this type of laser architecture. To ensure compatibility with diverse applications, it is available in a range of pulse repetition frequencies, making it a versatile ultrashort pulse laser source that integrates seamlessly into various operational setups.

Fluorescence decay of 4-DASPI in ethanol (left) and water (right) measured using Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC), employing PMT detection. The Chromacity 520 was used as an excitation source, providing pulse durations of 150fs
Fluorescence decay of 4-DASPI in ethanol (left) and water (right) measured using Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC), employing PMT detection. The Chromacity 520 was used as an excitation source, providing pulse durations of 150fs

The Chromacity 520 is Adaptable, Offers Beam Delivery Options

The compact and robust housing of the 520 is specifically designed for seamless system integration, making it ideal for a wide range of research, industrial, and commercial applications. Its small footprint not only simplifies installation but also ensures compatibility with space-constrained setups, allowing it to be incorporated effortlessly into existing systems or custom-built configurations.

Additionally, a fiber delivery option is available, providing enhanced flexibility for delivering the laser output precisely where it is needed. This feature ensures greater versatility and ease of use, particularly for applications requiring high precision or remote laser delivery, such as biomedical imaging, microfabrication, or spectroscopy. By combining a compact design with advanced delivery options, this laser system offers exceptional adaptability and convenience for users across multiple disciplines.

Chromacity 520: An Ultrashort Pulse Laser With High-Power in the Green

The Chromacity 520 is a compact, air-cooled Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) ultrashort pulse laser module designed for use with the Chromacity 1040 high-power femtosecond laser. Delivering exceptional performance, the 520 module, when paired with the 1040 high-power option, offers high average power, superior pulse quality, and excellent power stability. It is an ideal laser source for applications such as semiconductor metrology, quantum communications, quantum imaging, and fluorescence lifetime measurements.

Engineered for precision and reliability, the Chromacity 520 ultrashort pulse laser provides ultra-stable output across variations in temperature and time, ensuring consistent power and pulse quality over extended operation periods.

The SHG module can be purchased as part of a complete system with the Chromacity 1040 or added later as an upgrade. Featuring a dedicated external power supply unit (PSU), the 520 module offers flexible placement options to suit diverse experimental setups.

 

Chromacity 520 ultrashort pulse laser paired with Chromacity 1040 high power femtosecond laser

The Chromacity 520 SHG module operates as a slave of the 1040 laser, and can be bolted onto the 1040, or co-located on a bread board (as shown above). Control of the 520 is via the 1040 intuitive web browser user interface, or via an RS-232 serial port.

Engineered With Simplicity and Robustness in Mind

The Chromacity 520 ultrashort pulse laser system, along with the Chromacity 1040, eliminates the need for water cooling and features an intuitive user interface, making it one of the most affordable and user-friendly ultrafast laser sources available. Additionally, remote installation is supported for added convenience.

The 520 is built with a custom-designed, temperature-controlled base plate, offering an exceptional level of durability and reliability for this type of laser architecture. To ensure compatibility with diverse applications, it is available in a range of pulse repetition frequencies, making it a versatile ultrashort pulse laser source that integrates seamlessly into various operational setups.

Fluorescence decay of 4-DASPI in ethanol (left) and water (right) measured using Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC), employing PMT detection. The Chromacity 520 was used as an excitation source, providing pulse durations of 150fs
Fluorescence decay of 4-DASPI in ethanol (left) and water (right) measured using Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC), employing PMT detection. The Chromacity 520 was used as an excitation source, providing pulse durations of 150fs

The Chromacity 520 is Adaptable, Offers Beam Delivery Options

The compact and robust housing of the 520 ultrashort pulse laser is specifically designed for seamless system integration, making it ideal for a wide range of research, industrial, and commercial applications. Its small footprint not only simplifies installation but also ensures compatibility with space-constrained setups, allowing it to be incorporated effortlessly into existing systems or custom-built configurations.

Additionally, a fiber delivery option is available, providing enhanced flexibility for delivering the laser output precisely where it is needed. This feature ensures greater versatility and ease of use, particularly for applications requiring high precision or remote laser delivery, such as biomedical imaging, microfabrication, or spectroscopy. By combining a compact design with advanced delivery options, this laser system offers exceptional adaptability and convenience for users across multiple disciplines.

Ultrashort Pulse Laser Applications

  • Semiconductor metrology
  • Free space quantum communications
  • Quantum imaging
  • FLIM
  • Nanophotonics
  • Pump source for OPO
  • Non-linear optics
  • Photo-dynamic therapy
  • Picosecond Ultrasonics
Chromacity 520 Datasheet
Manufacturer’s website: https://chromacitylasers.com/
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Wavelength: 520nm
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Pulse Width: <150fs
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Avg. Power: Up to 2W
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Rep. Rate: 100MHz
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Spatial Profile: Single Mode
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Beam Diameter: 1.2mm
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