Focus on
Femtoseconds

About us

LIGHT CONVERSION, founded in 1994 with roots at the Vilnius University Laser Research Center, is a pioneer in femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) and Yb-based femtosecond laser sources. Currently, it is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of femtosecond lasers.

With proven competence in laser design and manufacturing, state-of-the-art R&D facilities, and close ties to research programs, LIGHT CONVERSION offers unique solutions for today’s industrial, scientific, and medical challenges. The reliability of our femtosecond lasers has been proven by hundreds of systems operating 24/7 for more than 10 years in the industrial market. Using our knowledge, experience, and highly motivated professional team, we focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

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Industrial

Automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor, and other industries

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Scientific

Ultrafast spectroscopy, advanced microscopy, attosecond science, and more

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Medical

Ophthalmology

What we do

Focus on femtoseconds – our purpose and passion. The product portfolio is all about ultrafast and ultraprecise. To satisfy industrial and scientific needs, we must be reliable and productive, but at the same time, flexible and versatile. Our goal is to maintain the right balance to satisfy the most demanding customers from various markets.

Femtosecond Lasers

PHAROS and CARBIDE industrial-grade femtosecond lasers and FLINT oscillators.

Harmonic Generators

Automated and customizable harmonic generators, second harmonic bandwidth compressors.

Wavelength-Tunable Sources for Yb Lasers

The ORPHEUS series of femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for Yb lasers, industrial-grade OPAs, and OPA-based sources.

Wavelength-Tunable Sources for Ti:Sapphire Lasers

The TOPAS series of femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for Ti:Sapphire lasers.

OPCPA Systems

OPCPA systems providing high peak and average power, as well as few-cycle pulse duration.

Spectroscopy Systems

The HARPIA comprehensive spectroscopy system for time-resolved spectroscopy.

Microscopy Sources

Microscopy-dedicated femtosecond laser sources, CRONUS-3P and CRONUS-2P, and more.

What we do

Focus on femtoseconds – our purpose and passion. The product portfolio is all about ultrafast and ultraprecise. To satisfy industrial and scientific needs, we must be reliable and productive, but at the same time, flexible and versatile. Our goal is to maintain the right balance to satisfy the most demanding customers from various markets.

Femtosecond Lasers

PHAROS and CARBIDE industrial-grade femtosecond lasers and FLINT oscillators.

Harmonic Generators

Automated and customizable harmonic generators, second harmonic bandwidth compressors.

Wavelength-Tunable Sources for Yb Lasers

The ORPHEUS series of femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for Yb lasers, industrial-grade OPAs, and OPA-based sources.

Wavelength-Tunable Sources for Ti:Sapphire Lasers

The TOPAS series of femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for Ti:Sapphire lasers.

OPCPA Systems

OPCPA systems providing high peak and average power, as well as few-cycle pulse duration.

Spectroscopy Systems

The HARPIA comprehensive spectroscopy system for time-resolved spectroscopy.

Microscopy Sources

Microscopy-dedicated femtosecond laser sources, CRONUS-3P and CRONUS-2P, and more.

Numbers to highlight

LIGHT CONVERSION is a large company with extensive experience in femtosecond laser technology.

1994

Founded with roots at Vilnius University

6 500

Femtosecond systems installed worldwide

17 500

Square meters designated for manufacture and R&D

400

Employees, of whom
10% hold PhD degrees

Milestones in timeline

1994 – 2005

OPA Developer

1994 Founding of Light Conversion

1994 TOPAS optical parametric amplifiers

1995 First worldwide distributor

2000 Service center in Japan

2005 Multiple partnerships as OEM supplier for TOPAS products

2006 – 2008

Building Femtosecond Product Portfolio

2006 PHAROS femtosecond lasers

2006 Sales and service center in the USA 

2007 FLINT femtosecond oscillators

2008 ORPHEUS optical parametric amplifiers

2009 – 2013

Spectroscopy Systems and New Facilities

2012 HARPIA spectroscopy systems

2013 New > 3600 m2 facilities for R&D and production 

2013 CARBIDE femtosecond lasers

2014 – 2017

First OPCPA for ELI-ALPS

2016 Office in China

2017 OPCPA for ELI-ALPS, 1st stage

2018 – 2022

Headquarters Expansion

2018 Headquarters expansion to > 6500 m2

2018 Office in South Korea

2020 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards Platinum and Gold honoree

2021 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards Gold honoree

2022 Headquarters expansion to ca. 17 500 m2
1994 – 2005

OPA Developer

1994 Founding of Light Conversion

1994 TOPAS optical parametric amplifiers

1995 First worldwide distributor

2000 Service center in Japan

2005 Multiple partnerships as OEM supplier for TOPAS products

2006 – 2008

Building Femtosecond Product Portfolio

2006 PHAROS femtosecond lasers

2006 Sales and service center in the USA 

2007 FLINT femtosecond oscillators

2008 ORPHEUS optical parametric amplifiers

2009 – 2013

Spectroscopy Systems and New Facilities

2012 HARPIA spectroscopy systems

2013 New > 3600 m2 facilities for R&D and production 

2013 CARBIDE femtosecond lasers

2014 – 2017

First OPCPA for ELI-ALPS

2016 Office in China

2017 OPCPA for ELI-ALPS, 1st stage

2018 – 2022

Headquarters Expansion

2018 Headquarters expansion to > 6500 m2

2018 Office in South Korea

2020 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards Platinum and Gold honoree

2021 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards Gold honoree

2022 Headquarters expansion to ca. 17 500 m2

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