Tsunami - Beckman Institute Laser Resource Center

Tsunami
Laser Installation
Installing the Pump Laser
NOTE
The following installation procedures are provided for reference only;
they are not intended as guides to the initial installation and set-up of
your laser. Please call your Spectra-Physics Lasers service representative
to arrange an installation appointment, which is part of your purchase
agreement. Allow only personnel qualified and authorized by
Spectra-Physics Lasers to install and set up your laser. You will be
charged for repair of any damage incurred if you attempt to install the
laser yourself, and such action might also void your warranty.
Most of the tools and equipment you need to set up the Tsunami and pump
lasers are in your accessory kit. Some pieces, like the GTI for ps-configured
systems, are in separate containers.
1. Set the pump laser on a suitable optical table and align it so you can
configure your system similar to that shown in Figure 5-1. Position
the output window (the beam) directly over one of the rows of mounting
holes in the table so the beam will strike the center of the routing
mirror that will be installed later in that same row.
BeamLok Argon Ion Pump Laser
Tsunami Mode-Locked
Ti:sapphire Laser
Figure 5-1: Typical Tsunami Head and Pump Laser Head Layout
2. Turn on the pump laser according to its instruction manual and allow
it to warm up.
3. Venfy the output of the pump laser meets specifications for power
and mode quality. Required specifications for the Tsunami pump
source are located at the end of chapter 3.
4. Reduce pump laser output power to minimum.
5. Adjust the height of the pump laser. Refer to your ion laser user's
manual.
a. Adjust the feet of the pump laser so the output beam is 14.5 cm
above and parallel to the table surface. Use the footpads provided
if necessary.
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