Tsunami - Beckman Institute Laser Resource Center

Tsunami
diode such as the Model 3932 is required to provide the appropriate signals
to the Model 3930 electronics. The Model 3930 also provides a 10 -
MHz reference for use with other equipment.
Accessories
Model 409 -08 Scanning Autocorrelator
The Model 409 -08 is an essential accessory for the Tsunami laser system
for measuring ultrashort laser pulse widths from < 60 fs to > 25 ps for
wavelengths from 600 nm to 1.6 pm. It provides a real-time signal of the
second order autocorrelation function for convenient display on any high
impedance oscilloscope.
Model 3980 Frequency DoublerIPulse Selector
GWU Harmonic Generator System
The Model 3980 can be used with the Tsunami system to provide fs or ps
pulse selection (from single-shot to 4 MHz), frequency doubling, or a
combination of each. There are six versions available.
The GWU harmonic system offers second, third, and fourth harmonic
options for the Tsunami laser. It extends the tuning range to the blue and
uv to provide output from 210 to 540 nm. It is also compatible with the
Model 3980 pulse selector.
Opal" System
GWU-OPO-PS
Opal" is a fs synchronously pumped optical parametric oscillator (SPPO)
that extends the ease and convenience of the Tsunami Ti:sapphire laser to
an entirely new infrared wavelength range. It produces both a signal and
an idler output having a total wavelength coverage from 1.1 to 2.6 pm.
Frequency doubling the signal output also provides access to the "missing"
visible region of the Tisapphire spectrum. The output is specified as
> 150 mW at 1.3 and 1.5 pm with a pulse width of < 130 fs. It is controlled
by an electronics module and uses simple, menu-driven software to
provide computer-assisted setup and automated tuning.
The GWU-OPO-PS is an SPPO that extends the Tsunami laser output to
longer wavelengths. It provides a signal output from 1.04 to 1.2 pm with a
corresponding idler of 2.37 - 2.82 pm. Output power is specified as > 150
mW at 1.44 pm with a pulse width of < 2 ps.
Regenerative Amplifier Systems
Spectra-Physics Lasers offers two regenerative amplifier systems to extend
the performance of the Tsunami laser to higher output power levels.