Quantel, on the cutting edge of new laser technologies

Contents
3 Introduction
<strong>Quantel</strong>, on the cutting edge of new laser technologies
4 Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser Oscillators
8 Multi-Pulse Lasers
9 Modular Lasers
11 Tunable Lasers
12 Nd:Glass Laser Systems
13 Custom-Built Laser Solutions and Engineering Services
14 OEM Solutions
15 Military and Aerospace Laser Solutions
<strong>Quantel</strong> was founded in 1970 and since then has built up a first-rate worldwide
reputation in the field of solid-state lasers. The corporate headquarters of
<strong>Quantel</strong> is located in Les Ulis, France, near Paris.
The <strong>Quantel</strong> group is the leader in the rapidly advancing field of laser technology and we continuously
bring to you new products and new technologies as we have been doing for the past 37 years.
At <strong>Quantel</strong> we design, manufacture, and market advanced flash-lamp pumped lasers, diode-pumped solidstate
lasers, intense pulsed light instruments, ultra-sound diagnostic products, and fiber-laser solutions for
a variety of industrial, scientific, medical, military, and aerospace applications.
The <strong>Quantel</strong> group invests heavily in research and development and this has led to the introduction of
numerous innovative and successful new products. The Industrial and Scientific Laser group of <strong>Quantel</strong>
focuses on the development of industrial and scientific laser products while the <strong>Quantel</strong> Medical group is
entirely dedicated to the development of advanced laser products and solutions with applications in the
medical field.
<strong>Quantel</strong> is an international company with subsidiaries in the USA which include <strong>Quantel</strong> USA, previously
known as Big Sky Laser Technologies, Inc. The other subsidiary of <strong>Quantel</strong> in the USA is <strong>Quantel</strong> Medical, Inc.
which is dedicated to the offering of laser and ultra sound solutions to the medical field in the USA.
Big Sky Laser Technologies was founded in 1982 and is located in Bozeman, Montana, USA. This subsidiary
of <strong>Quantel</strong> changed its name to <strong>Quantel</strong> USA in 2007 and continues to be dedicated to the design and
manufacturing of compact and rugged Nd:YAG lasers, and other pulsed solid-state lasers, which are
designed for demanding real-world industrial, medical, and military applications.
In 2007 <strong>Quantel</strong> acquired Wavelight Aesthetic GmbH in Germany which specializes in lasers with
applications in the field of dermatology. The combination of <strong>Quantel</strong>’s dermatology related medical
activities and products with those of Wavelight Aesthetic has resulted in an exceptionally strong medical
product portfolio which further strengthens the position of <strong>Quantel</strong> as a leading worldwide supplier of
laser products to the medical field.
Throughout our 37 years of history in the laser industry customer satisfaction and product quality have
always been our organization’s primary objectives. Our company is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
Whether you need a pulsed laser for scientific applications or a tough and compact rugged industrial laser
built to military standards we provide you with the highest quality solutions that best match your needs.
Customer satisfaction through offering of the highest quality products and services is a commitment to
which every employee of the global <strong>Quantel</strong> team is fully dedicated.
For more information on <strong>Quantel</strong> and our products visit our website at www.quantel-laser.com
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CFR and ULTRA
Brio
Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser Oscillators
Model Ultra20 Ultra50 Ultra100 CFR200 CFR300 CFR400
Repetition Frequency (Hz) ≤50 ≤20 ≤20 ≤100 ≤20 ≤30
Energy (mJ) at 20 Hz 1064 nm 20 50 100 200 300 400
532 nm 12 30 55 130 200 230
355 nm 2.5 12 30 70 90 90
266 nm 2.5 10 25 50 40
1.57 µm 1.5 8 25 65 65
Pulse duration (ns) 11 8 8 8 8 9
Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) Laser head 203x76x51 323x94x84
Resonator type
Repetition rate (Hz)
The CFR and the ULTRA lasers are two different models in our Big Sky Laser family of products. The
Big Sky Laser product line offers you tough, compact, and environmentally sealed systems which are
manufactured and tested to military standards. These lasers are built based on our Compact Folded
Resonator (CFR) technology which we have developed for highly demanding industrial applications
in the most hostile environments. The mechanical housings of these lasers are completely sealed
and tested for shock and vibration enabling use in heavy duty operations in the middle of the desert,
on a military aircraft, at the bottom of a mine, or in a steel factory. They combine
compact size with ruggedness, reliability, and high performance. These lasers are
exceptionally durable and they are capable of withstanding a wide temperature
range while operating reliably. They can be fitted with harmonic generators or eyesafe
OPO (1.57 µm) modules and can be controlled via an ergonomic remote box, a
set of BNC connectors, or an RS232 link.
Power supply 435x360x135 Depends on repetition frequency
These lasers are available with a variety of optional additional features such as motorized variable attenuators.
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
Centurion
The Centurion combines extraordinary performance with the simplicity of using diode pumping.
Cooling is provided by conduction or convection. The power dissipation is 150 watts when the
laser is operating at full load. The Centurion is part of our Big Sky Laser product line offering you
tough, compact, and environmentally sealed laser products which are built and tested to military
standards. Its sealed optical cavity housing is tested against temperature variations as well as
shock and vibration. It is designed for use in hostile environments and for demanding
industrial applications. The cables are fully detachable and the 19 inch rack format
power supply is interchangeable. Dedicated PC based software is provided with
the system for control. The Centurion stands out as an essential tool for materials
processing, micro-machining, or LIDAR applications.
Multimode
Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 40
≤100
532 nm 20
355 nm 6
266 nm 2
Pulse duration (ns) 8
Beam divergence (mrad)

Brilliant EaZy
Brilliant B
Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser Oscillators
Resonator type
Brilliant EaZy is the result of combining state of the art optical components and architecture with
top of the line electronics. It takes the versatility of the Brilliant family of products and combines it
with ease of use features such as detachable cables, electronic box, ability to work horizontally or
vertically, USB connectors, universal transformer, and transportability. Brilliant EaZy also includes a
heating element in its cooling circuits resulting in a shorter laser warm-up time. The laser head is
available in four colors for customers wanting to add a little warmth to their laboratory. Similar to
the Brilliant series of lasers, Brilliant EaZy comes with a 12 months guarantee, including the optics.
Brilliant EaZy is the same Brilliant idea in a compact EaZy package.
Brilliant
GRM
Repetition rate (Hz) 10
Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 330
532 nm 165
355 nm 90
266 nm 35
Pulse duration (ns) 5
Beam divergence (mrad)

YG900
Multi-Pulse Lasers
<strong>Quantel</strong> multi-pulse lasers are built by combining 2 compact
independent laser oscillators in one harmonic generator. The
resulting assembly delivers dual pulses in the visible spectrum
with adjustable time delays. Our broad range of products covers
all visualization requirements in fluid dynamics. Numerous
options and combinations are possible. These include manual
or motorized attenuators, frequency tripling or quadrupling for
access to wavelengths in the ultraviolet range of spectrum, laser
dye pumping, and Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM) operation for
holographic PIV. These products are durable rugged laser systems
which are highly reliable. They are also available with wavelengths
in the infrared range of the spectrum, suitable for dual pulse LIBS
applications.
Model Energy @ 532 nm (mJ) Repetition rate (Hz) *
Twins 30 2 x 30 20
Twins 50 2 x 50 20
Twins 120 2 x 120 15
Twins 150 2 x 150 10
Twins 190 2 x 190 15
Twins 200 2 x 200 10
Twins 380 2 x 380 10
Modular Lasers
The YG900 Modular Lasers offered by <strong>Quantel</strong> are all solid-state picosecond systems. Thanks to
an innovative and high performance method, it is not necessary to use saturable absorbers, liquid
or solid, which are unstable and have a limited lifetime. Our lasers have excellent pulse-to-pulse
stability in addition to exceptional reliability. Using the same modular design as the YG980 series,
they offer high energy pulses with typical pulse duration of 35
ps. As is the case with other <strong>Quantel</strong> lasers, the YG900 comes
with numerous options. You can generate different harmonics
but also different pulse lengths. Combining ease of use, stability,
contrast, and simple synchronization, these unique laser tools
integrate perfectly into your laboratory.
Model* YG901 YG901C
Repetition rate (Hz) 10 30 10 20
Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 50 35 100 60
532 nm 25 15 50 30
355 nm 10 5 17 10
266 nm 5 2 10 4
Pulse duration (ns) 35 35 35 35
Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) Laser head 1150x430x280
Power supply
About ten different models are available in the YG900 series.
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
890x800x550
* Other repetition rates are available.
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
Yasmin
PIV
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is
a non-intrusive optical method for
measuring particle velocity in a flow
stream, based on two successive images
taken in a very short time interval.
The two light pulses are delivered by
two lasers and images are recorded
by a Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
camera. Computer processing using
correlation techniques allows determination of successive positions of a particle and
reconstruction of the flow being studied. This method is used in flow dynamic studies
such as performed in the automotive and the aeronautic industries.
Credits: Pininfarina – Italy
Yasmin is a family of high repetition rate Nd:YAG pulsed lasers. These lasers are designed and
developed for industrial applications and for operation in environmentally hostile situations.
They can be used in ultrasonic generation systems for thickness or defect measurement, surface
preparation such as deflashing in micro-electronics industry,
or ablation processes. These lasers are hermetically sealed
and dust free. They can work intensively 24 hours a day and
7 days a week. Active control of flash lamp voltage results in
a guaranteed lifetime of 200 million pulses. The Yasmin laser
emits in the infrared, visible, or ultraviolet spectrum and is
suited for the processing and the treatment of a wide range of
materials. These laser sources can be coupled to scanners for
faster area coverage.
Model IR/O IR/OA Vis/O Vis/OA UV/OA
Wavelength (nm) 1064 1064 532 532 355
Repetition rate (Hz) 120 120 120 120 50
Energy (mJ) >415 >200 >165 >80 >60
Mean power (W) 50 25 20 10 3
Pulse duration (ns) 10 10 10 10 10
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
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YG980
TDL90
Modular Lasers
The YG980 family of modular Q-switched lasers is continuously improving
and undergoing new developments. These lasers include a number of high
energy options in green and blue. Depending on the model, the laser beam
generated in the oscillator is amplified through one or more pumping laser
cavities to achieve energies up to 2.5 joules per pulse for a typical pulse
duration of 10 ns. As is the case with other product families of <strong>Quantel</strong>
lasers, these systems also boast exceptional stability, excellent beam quality,
and a short warm-up time which is achieved through heating of the bench.
Available are a set of harmonic generators, up to the fifth harmonic. Line
narrowing options, including Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM) operation,
provide excellent coherence length. There is a wide range of various choices
which make it possible to modify the specifications of the laser to suit your
application specific requirements.
Tunable Lasers
The TDL90 is a tunable dye laser which has a universal platform that can be pumped by any
pulsed Nd:YAG laser commercially available in the market. It is especially well suited for coupling
to the Brilliant and YG980 laser families. It is a narrow bandwidth
laser system which is ideal for fine spectroscopy applications. The
accessible emission spectrum of this laser extends from 200 nm to
4.5 µm thanks to the harmonic generation options and frequency
mixing in different non-linear crystals. The reproducibility of
wavelength tunability is achieved through the use of a real time
feedback loop which is associated to a dedicated user-friendly
software. Pulse-to-pulse stability is achieved by active control of the
oscillator and the crystal temperature. The versatility of the TDL90
laser makes it the ideal tool for your spectroscopy applications.
Model* YG981 YG981E YG982E
Repetition rate (Hz) 10 50 10 30 10
Energy (mJ) 1064 nm 650 500 1600 1400 2500
532 nm 320 170 820 650 1250
355 nm 140 85 490 400 850
266 nm 60 30 150 100 230
Pulse duration (ns) 6-8 8-11 8-11 8-11 9-12
Wavelength (nm) 205 222 280 367 510 560 615
Process 3ω 2ω + IR 2ω ω + IR ω ω ω
Typical energy (mJ)
* 600 mJ pump at 532 nm 4 7 36 44 160 120
* 280 mJ pump at 355 nm 27
* Using a YG981C-10.
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) Laser head 860x430x280 1150x430x280
Power supply 700x800x550 1150x800x550
About fifteen different models are available in the YG980 series
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
Rainbow
CARS
The Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman
Scattering (CARS) spectroscopic
method is a pump probe measurement
of the Raman frequency offset of the
radiation emitted by a molecular
This Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) is the ideal complement for the Brilliant series of lasers.
It offers a compact solution to researchers looking for a broadband tunable light source. It is
integrated into a hermetically sealed module that fits directly
onto harmonic generators of the Brilliant or Brilliant B series. This
results in excellent mechanical stability for optimum performance.
Depending on the specific spectral range required, it can be pumped
at the wavelengths of 532 nm, 355 nm, or 266 nm. The unit can be
controlled by a computer. It is possible to couple some models of
the Rainbow laser, specifically those emitting in the visible range
of the spectrum, to an optical fiber for increased flexibility and
simplified integration.
species subject to intense laser beams,
such as the emission output of a YG980
and TDL90 laser system. A combination
of 3 photons in the environment being
studied generates a fourth photon whose characteristics determine the temperature and the
concentration of different gasses. Using this technique it is possible to obtain the rotationalvibrational
structure of a material at ambient temperature. This technique is particularly suitable
for analyzing CO2 emissions from engines.
Modèle UVIS VIR NIRD
Wavelength range (nm)
Pump laser
Signal
Idler
Type
Wavelength (nm)
Energy at 10 Hz (mJ)
340 – 475 410 – 680 680 – 970
NA 720 – 1100 1200 – 2000
Brilliant
Brilliant – Brilliant B
266 355 532
40 100 – 200 180 – 400
For more information, request a detailed brochure.
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Nd:Glass Laser Systems
Since its creation, <strong>Quantel</strong> has specialized in manufacturing
laser systems delivering large pulse energies or high peak power
outputs. Some of the laser systems built by <strong>Quantel</strong> have been
operating for 30 years without a decrease in performance.
<strong>Quantel</strong> has a long list of reference customers, which are a
measure of outstanding customer satisfaction achieved through
offering of exceptionally high quality and reliable products.
The long list of satisfied customers of <strong>Quantel</strong> include the
following organizations: Sandia Labs and LLNL in the United States; University of Warsaw in Poland;
FOM in Holland; University of Bern in Switzerland; CAT in India; Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in
Great Britain; LIXAM, the Polytechnique engineering school and the Atomic Energy Commission in
France.
The design of <strong>Quantel</strong>’s glass lasers is based on a series of ceramic diffuser pumping chambers.
Their diameter varies from 6 mm to 90 mm. The neodymium-doped glass allows a lot of energy to
be stored. Its thermal properties allow repetition rates as high as 0.1 Hz.
Pumping cavity SFC6 SFC9 SFC12 SFC16 SFC25 SFC45 SFC64 SFC90
Bar diameter (mm) 6 9 12 16 25 45 64 90
Bar diameter (mm) 2 2 4 4 4 8 10 12
Typical energy in 40 ns (J) 1 2 4 25 70 220 450 850
Q-Switched Laser Systems
Each laser system of this type is adapted to the specific customer needs and meets a precise set
of specifications. The laser oscillator can use doped glass, Nd:YLF or Nd:YAG as the active material.
To reach the required level of energy, amplification is achieved by matching pumping chambers
of increasing diameters allowing
compensation for birefringence. Pulse
duration is in the order of 10 ns to 50
ns. Harmonic generation and beam
homogenization options are available for
pumping applications such as those using
Titanium-Sapphire crystals.
High Energy Free-Running Lasers
Crédits : LIXAM – France
Custom-Built Laser Solutions and Engineering Services
Credits: JET-EFDA – Great Britain
<strong>Quantel</strong> offers a wide range of standard laser solutions for many different types of application.
However, the <strong>Quantel</strong> engineering teams can also design and create for you custom-built laser
systems which meet a set of your predefined application specific requirements. We can modify
or upgrade one of our standard lasers to meet certain specific customer requirements and
environmental constraints, or we could design for you a completely custom-built laser system.
Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser for Thomson Diffusion Measurement
This laser was designed using standard components of our YG980 series of products and it was
intended for metrology applications for the European Tokamak installed at Culham in Great Britain
(JET-EFDA). The main technological challenge of this system was to obtain a high level of pulse
energy - greater than 5 joules of infrared energy - delivered in less than 10 ns, a repetition rate of
20 Hz and linear polarization purity greater than 98%, all at the same
time. The engineering team of <strong>Quantel</strong> successfully designed and
built a laser that met all these specifications.
Laser for Undersea Holography
With the target being more than 50 meters away from the laser, beam
quality and beam stability were also critical parameters. Considering
the high average power of this laser which is greater than 100 W, the
optical bench of this laser is relatively small; approximately 1 meter
by 2 meters in size. This compact optical bench meets all the high
repetition rate and linear polarization specifications required for this
demanding application. The system is controlled through the local
Ethernet network.
When you want to take 3D holographic pictures of oceanic plankton more than 100 meters below
the surface of the sea, it is difficult to find the ideal laser source in a catalog of standard products.
For this project <strong>Quantel</strong> designed a special Nd:YAG oscillator-amplifier laser, passively Q-Switched
by a saturable absorber to provide sufficient coherence length. The harmonic generation of this
system was also designed carefully so that phase
matching would not be critical. Cooling of the
laser source was provided by the sea water. The
laser-camera assembly was mounted in a casing
specially designed by our customer. The principal
technical specification was an output energy of
300 mJ emitted at the wavelength of 532 nm with
the repetition rate of 1 Hz, and a coherence length
which had to be greater than 1 meter.
These lasers are used principally for measurements of thermal diffusivity. Their pulse duration is
in the range of a few hundred of microseconds, depending on the specific type of discharge circuit
which is used. The energy delivered can reach several hundred of joules per pulse, generated by a
laser with a relatively small size.
Credits: University of Southampton – Great Britain
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OEM Solutions
Examples
<strong>Quantel</strong> offers OEM solutions to manufacturers who integrate laser sources into their industrial,
medical, or military systems. Close collaboration is established between our customers and the
various teams at <strong>Quantel</strong> in order to precisely define the most suitable system for each customer
and for each application. We build with our customers professional working relationships that last
for a long time.
The services offered by <strong>Quantel</strong> include customer visits to make an assessment of the project as well
as technical meetings with teams from R&D, electronic, or mechanical design groups. All parameters
are taken into consideration and fully analyzed. These could include, among many other things,
such considerations as constraints associated with the specific application or the environment,
type of industry, system dimensions, electrical connections, and hardware or software interfacing
issues. The solutions proposed can involve simple modifications made to our standard products or
design and creation of a specific innovative prototypes.
Customization and special engineering services are also available. We think of everything in great
detail so that you receive the best service and the highest quality product available from any laser
manufacturer. Customer satisfaction through offering of the highest quality products and services
is our primary objective.
Military and Aerospace Solutions
At our factory we have a dedicated large size clean
room of about 320 m² which is ISO 8 certified.
Other tools include test benches for vibration,
shock, and temperature characterizations as well
as optical, mechanical, and thermo-mechanical
simulation softwares.
The Megajoule Laser Project
For many years <strong>Quantel</strong> has been heavily involved
in the aerospace and military projects, mainly those
related to the design and development of diodepumped
switched laser sources with applications
associated with on-board systems, missile guidance,
target designation, space LIDAR, and document
authentication. These are only a few examples of the
numerous military applications and projects which
<strong>Quantel</strong> has participated in. We have successfully
designed, built, and delivered numerous special laser
solutions to the military and aerospace customers.
The Megajoule laser is an essential element of the French Atomic Energy Commission’s Simulation
program, which is intended to provide a long-lasting deterrent after the permanent end to nuclear
tests. <strong>Quantel</strong> is involved in the design and manufacturing of pre-amplification laser modules which
are designed to put in shape, both spatially and temporally, the beam coming from the injection
fiber source. This project requires the combined skills of our lamp pumping and diode pumping
laser design engineering teams. This project serves as a launching platform for the development
and understanding of a variety of new technologies as well as the implementation of project
management and process quality control tools.
The ALADIN Project
Credits: CRIEPI – Japan
<strong>Quantel</strong> has been contracted by the European Space Agency to design and build the flight module
laser amplifiers for the ALADIN laser project which is a part of the Aeolus program.
Credits: Applied Photonics – UK
The word ALADIN is an acronym for Atmospheric LAser Doppler
INstrument. This is a highly sophisticated instrument which is
designed to measure the speed of atmospheric winds. The goal
is improvement of meteorological forecasting models.
Photophysics
Credits: Galileo Avionica – Italy
The laser emits pulses of 150 mJ at 355 nm and 100 Hz in a
burst mode. This program is being carried out in partnership
with Galileo Avionica (Italy) under the direction of EADS-Astrium
(European Aeronautic Defense and Space company). At <strong>Quantel</strong>
we designed and manufactured the multi-passage zig-zag
type of amplifier in diode-pumped laser heads which is used to
amplify the energy of an 8 mJ oscillator to about 500 mJ, under
conditions of space vacuum and without the use of any active
cooling mechanism.
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<strong>Quantel</strong>
2 bis, Avenue du Pacifique - Z.A. de Courtaboeuf - B.P. 23
91941 Les Ulis Cedex - France
Tél : + 33 (0)1 69 29 17 00 - Fax : + 33 (0)1 69 29 17 29
<strong>Quantel</strong> - USA
601 Haggerty Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715 - 2001 - USA
Tél : + 1 406 586 0131 - fax : + 1 406 586 2924
<strong>Quantel</strong> - Allemagne
Im Tiefen See 58
64293 Darmstadt - Allemagne
Tél : + 49 (0) 6151 8806 475 - Fax : + 49 (0) 6151 8806 9475
www.quantel-laser.com
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