Features
- Tunable or fixed-wavelength models
- Industrial-grade design
- Plug-and-play installation and user-friendly operation
- Single-shot – 2 MHz repetition rate
- < 100 fs pulse duration
- Compact footprint
The industrial-grade optical parametric amplifier I-OPA series marks a new era of simplicity in the world of wavelength-tunable femtosecond light sources. Based on over 10 years of experience producing the ORPHEUS series of optical parametric amplifiers, this solution brings together the tunability of wavelength with the robust industrial-grade design. The I-OPA is a rugged module attachable to our PHAROS and CARBIDE lasers, providing long-term stability comparable to that of the industrial-grade harmonic generators.
The tunable-wavelength I-OPA (I-OPA-TW) provides a wide tuning range and is primarily intended for spectroscopy and microscopy applications. In particular, the -HP model is targeted to be coupled with our HARPIA spectroscopy system as a pump beam source for ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy. The -F model is primarily designed as a light source for multiphoton microscopy, the -ONE model – for IR spectroscopy and other applications where high energy MIR pulses are desired. All of the models can also be used for micromachining and other industrial applications.
The fixed-wavelength I-OPA (I-OPA-FW) is primarily intended for applications that desire a single-wavelength output. The industrial-grade design provides mechanical stability and eliminates the effects of air-turbulence, minimizing energy fluctuations and ensuring stable long-term performance.
The I-OPA-TW is best suited for R&D systems, while the I-OPA-FW is a cost-effective solution for large-scale production.
- I‑OPA‑TW‑F pulses are compressed externally. Typical pulse duration before compression: 120 – 250 fs, after compression: 25 – 70 fs @ 650 – 900 nm, 40 – 100 fs @ 1200 – 2000 nm.
- Output pulse duration depends on the selected wavelength and pump laser pulse duration.
- Conversion efficiency is 1.2% at peak; specified as the percentage of pump power.
- Up to 16 µm tuning range is accessible with an external difference frequency generator.
- A fixed wavelength can be selected from the Signal or Idler range. Signal may have accessible Idler pair, and vice versa.
- I-OPA-FW-F pulses which are compressed externally. Typical pulse duration before compression: 120 – 250 fs, after compression: 25 – 70 fs @ 650 – 900 nm, 40 – 100 fs @ 1200 – 2000 nm.
- Output pulse duration depends on the selected wavelength and pump laser pulse duration.
- OPA output is not limited to the given spectral ranges; see the full ranges in the specifications above.
- Typical pulse energy when using 400 µJ pump from CARBIDE/PHAROS laser. Output scales linearly in a broad range of pump parameters. For exact specifications, contact sales@lightcon.com.
- I-OPA-FW-F broad-bandwidth pulses are compressed externally. For compression options, see specifications above.












Thin-disk laser-pumped OPCPA system delivering 44 TW few-cycle pulses
M. Kretschmar, J. Tuemmler, B. Schütte, A. Hoffmann, B. Senfftleben, M. Mero, M. Sauppe, D. Rupp, M. J. J. Vrakking, I. Will et al., Optics Express 23 (28), 34574 (2020).
I-OPA Industrial-Grade Optical Parametric Amplifier
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PHAROS Modular-Design Femtosecond Lasers for Industry and Science
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CARBIDE Unibody-Design Femtosecond Lasers for Industry and Science
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