Impulse Optics is now offering narrowband and broadband dielectric mirrors. Dielectric mirrors are highly reflective and are ideal for laser and optic applications. Narrowband dielectric mirrors are available in wavelengths of 441.6 nm to 1500 nm, and broadband mirrors are available in wavelength ranges 450-700 nm, 650-1000 nm, and 1000-1400 nm.

Impulse Optics introduces a Ti:sapphire one box laser system, which incorporates a Ti:sapphire oscillator and pump laser into a convenient single box design. The Ti:sapphire laser one box system offers high reliability and performance, and can be customized for any required output specifications.

Impulse Optics introduces a third harmonic generation, THG, unit for Ti:sapphire. The THG unit adds new wavelength ranges to an existing Ti:sapphire femtosecond laser. The unit uses the Ti:sapphire fundamental wavelength to generate a wide range of secondary wavelengths in the visible blue and UV, and the unit includes a second harmonic generation unit.

Encinitas, CA, January 22, 2007 - Impulse Optics introduces a third harmonic generation (THG) unit for Ti:sapphire. The THG unit adds new wavelength ranges to an existing Ti:sapphire femtosecond laser. The unit uses the Ti:sapphire fundamental wavelength to generate a wide range of secondary wavelengths in the visible blue and UV, and the unit includes a second harmonic generation (SHG) unit.

Using highly efficient non linear crystals, the output of a Ti:sapphire ultrafast laser source is frequency doubled with a SHG unit. The resulting blue light is recombined in a second nonlinear crystal with the fundamental laser output, creating third harmonic light. When pumped with a Ti:sapphire laser operating in the near-ir from 700-950 nm, the THG unit output wavelength will be in the UV from 240 - 310 nm, and the SHG unit output wavelength will be in the long UV and visible blue from 350 - 475 nm.

The THG unit produces between 4-10% conversion efficiency for the wavelength range of Ti:sapphire, and the SHG unit will produce better than 20% conversion efficiency. Pulse broadening below 100 fs is available.

The THG unit from Impulse Optics is an affordable and easily installed solution for adding useful wavelength ranges to any femtosecond laser system. Extended frequency ranges will increase capabilities for research, and the ranges are very useful in specific applications such as imaging, microscopy and spectroscopy.

Impulse Optics, Inc. (www.impulseoptics.com) supplies laser systems and components, laser measurement products, precision optics, and service and design capabilities. Impulse Optics offers a broad range of products including: lasers and light sources, optical components, spectroscopic and photonic instruments, opto-mechanical components and mounts, and customized systems.

Impulse Optics, Inc.:
Melissa Love
+1 760-230-6394
140 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 110
Encinitas, CA 92024
melissa@impulseoptics.com
www.impulseoptics.com

Impulse Optics introduces the femtosecond laser accessory kit. The kit includes accessories that will help set-up, install, and use a femtosecond laser. Ultrafast laser optics and high performance opto-mechanical components are bundled together in one box for convenience and expedited ordering.

Impulse Optics is now offering lithium fluoride (LiF) optics. LiF is used for windows, mirrors, and refracting components in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared. LiF has the lowest refractive index of all common infrared materials. It also transmits ultraviolet radiation more effeciently than any other material, with a transmission range of 150 - 6000 nm.

Impulse Optics introduces a variable attenuator / beamsplitter. The variable attenuator / beamsplitter is designed to work with lasers at a variety of wavelengths to provide an affordable and easy solution to dividing beams.

Pre-assembled Ti:sapphire femtosecond lasers offer an affordable complete femtosecond laser based on proven design and high quality components. Systems may be customized to meet the output specifications of each customer. Ti:sapphire femtosecond systems can be bundled with a 532 nm DPSS laser or tailored for a customers existing pump laser.