DFC Wavelength Extensions

Wavelength conversion from 1560 nm to 420 - 2200 nm

  • Modular extensions
  • For use with DFC CORE +
  • Independent remote control of different extensions
  • Up to three extensions per DFC EXT
  • Custom extensions and beat detection in DFC EXT housing
  • replaceable pump modules for lowest down time
  • in-field upgrade of new wavelength extensions

Various extension modules are available that convert the offset-free fundamental output of the DFC CORE + from 1560 nm to any desired wavelength between 420 nm and 2200 nm. The wavelength conversion in these modules is achieved with the well-established technology of TOPTICA’s femtosecond fiber lasers. All extension modules use highly stable all-fiber amplification, nonlinear conversion and compression. The output power of all extension modules allows for phase-locking of cw lasers. Special wavelength extensions are available on request or included in TOPTICA's complete stabilized laser systems.

Specifications

Extension Center wavelength within Emission bandwidth Wavelength tuning range
DFC IR 1560 nm 80 to 100 nm (pulse duration < 100 fs on request) -
DFC SCIR 980 to 2200 nm typical 150 to 300 nm typical 300 nm
DFC SCNIR 860 to 980 nm typical 30 to 60 nm typical 100 nm
DFC NIR 780 nm > 40 nm -
DFC VIS-L 640 to 840 nm typical 1 to 8 nm 60 to 80 nm*1
DFC VIS-S 420 to 640 nm typical 0.3 to 3 nm 80 to 100 nm*1,2

*1 service operation necessary for adjustment of design wavelength to new value within tunability range
*2 tunability below 450 nm is limited

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