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N o 27 Summer 2008Solutions to Make, Manage and Measure Light SMOTHER ARTICLESSmartTable ®Solstice One Box Ultrafast AmplifierA unique combination of high power, robustperformance and unmatched stability.OTS Optical TableEconomical, high-performing isolation platformfor every budget.page 81936-C & 2936-COptical Power metersThe best just got even better.page 2page 10MAKE LIGHTMai Tai ® DeepSee Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . .2Spitfire ® ProUltrafast Amplifier . . . . . . . . .3Newport HeNe Lasers . . . . . .4Newport Supercontinuum Kit .5Oriel ® LED Sources . . . . . . . .5MANAGE LIGHTAgilis Piezomotor DrivenMicropositioning Devices . . .6Fluorescence Filters for Today’sResearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7PS-Q Pedestal Cube . . . . . . . .8High-Energy Nd:YAG LaserBeamsplitters . . . . . . . . . . . .9Ultrafast Broadband & Super-Broadband Turning Mirrors . .9MEASURE LIGHT5700 Series High PowerLaser Diode Drivers . . . . . . .11PCD Series PhotonCounting Detectors . . . . . . .11SPM SeriesHigh-Gain AvalanchePhotodiodes . . . . . . . . . . . .12HRTM SeriesHigh-Resolution TimingModule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Oriel Solar Simulators & SolarCell Test Equipment . . . . . . .13Oriel Solar Simulators & SolarCell Test Equipment . . . . . . .13www.newport.com

www.newport.comSummer 2008 Page 2ULTRAFAST LASER UPDATEMai Tai ® DeepSee Automated Dispersion Compensation Upgrade ModuleSpectra Physics is pleased to announce the DeepSee upgrade module forselect Mai Tai HP and Mai Tai BB oscillator models. This upgrade module canbe installed in the field. The Mai Tai DeepSee laser sets new standards fordelivering the shortest possible pulses to the sample while maximizing thefluorescence signal. The DeepSee laser provides >300 nm (690–1040 nm) inits usable tuning range with >2.3 W of average power and a pulse width ofless than 100 fs – a performance level that has never before been available.Advantages of the DeepSee laser’sautomated dispersioncompensationShortest pulses on the sample givemaximum fluorescence signalFully automated and synchronizedwith the Mai Tai laserBeam quality and beam pointingremain stableMai Tai oscillator’s wide tuning rangeis unaffectedThe Mai Tai family is a proven platform with almost a decade of historyto its name. It boasts leading performance specifications such as shortestpulse widths, highest peak power and best beam quality. It also has themost experienced support team and the largest installed base for any laserof its type.Reliability is assured through the ultra-stable regenerative mode-lockingtechnique made famous by the Spectra-Physics Tsunami ® oscillator. Using thismethod, the DeepSee oscillator offers hands-free, dropout-free wavelengthtuning, so the system is always pulsing and ready to take images. The newmodel also includes StabiLok ® technology that provides real-timemonitoring of the laser system and helps maintain beam position, averagepower, and wavelength – making the DeepSee laser the most reliable andversatile hands-free laser source on the market.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/DeepSee27Solstice One Box Ultrafast AmplifierA unique combination of high power, robust performance and unmatched stability.The Spectra-Physics Solstice amplifier is an innovative, rugged lasersystem that delivers hands-free, cutting-edge performance and ultra stableoperation. With its unique combination of high power, robustperformance and unmatched stability, the Solstice one box ultrafastamplifier is an excellent choice for a wide range of applications.Scientific researchers can take advantage of the high power (>2.5 W) toeasily split the Solstice laser’s beam into several, which enable multi-colorpump probe experiments. For industrial customers, the high averagepower ensures maximum throughput in micromachining applications.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/Solstice27Continued on page 3.MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

Page 3 Summer 2008 www.newport.comContinued from page 2.The Solstice AdvantageOne box, compact ultrafast amplifierBased on patented regenerativecavity design for highestperformanceMore than 2.5 W of output powerExceptional beam quality (M 2

www.newport.comSummer 2008 Page 4Newport HeNe LasersNeed a green, red or infrared laser?High performance and affordability at a range of wavelengths.Newport now offers a complete line of Helium-Neon (HeNe) lasers that combines high performance andaffordability at wavelengths of 543 nm, 632.8 nm, 1.15 µm, 1.52 µm and 3.39 µm.With enhanced designs, superior optical components and optimized mirror quality, these models deliverunsurpassed operational stability over long lifetimes, making them the highest-quality HeNe lasers available. Theyare supported by a one-year warranty and are available “off the shelf”.Green HeNe Laser (543 nm)Red HeNe Laser (633 nm)Infrared HeNe LaserThe green HeNe laser productfamily offers TEM 00 and higherordermode structures at 543 nm,with all models available in eitherlinear or random polarization. The543 nm wavelength is highly visible(near the photopic vision peak),making this wavelength ideal foralignment applications. The greenHeNe laser is also well suited tomany biophotonic applications. Weoffer lasers with power levelsranging from 0.5 mW to 2.0 mW.The red HeNe laser product familyoffers TEM 00 mode at 633 nm, withall models available in either linearor random polarization. To meetevery application and budgetaryneed, we offer a variety of powerlevels ranging from 0.5 mW rightup to 35 mW. This product familyoffers some of the highest powerlevels available in production HeNelasers.The infrared (IR) HeNe laserproduct family offers TEM 00 modeoutput beam at 1.15 µm, 1.52 µmand 3.39 µm. All models areavailable with 500:1 linearpolarization.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/HeNe27R-32734 Frequency/Intensity Stable HeNe LaserThe R-32734 uses a highly refined thermal compensation technique toprovide an excellent balance of high output power and stability, plus lowtemperature sensitivity and solid reliability.An extremely versatile research and instrumentation tool, the R-32734 cantoggle instantly via front panel control between intensity- and frequencystablemodes. In intensity-stabilized mode it will operate as an outputpower reference with stability of

Page 5 Summer 2008www.newport.comSteering pulses with minimum dispersionNewport Supercontinuum KitThe Newport Supercontinuum Kit is a completesupercontinuum-generation solution designedspecifically for use with a femtosecond Ti:Sapphirelaser such as the Tsunami ® or Mai Tai ® lasers. Created inresponse to feedback from researchers in the emergingfield of supercontinuum generation, the kit allowslaboratory experiments to be set up by assembling preselected,certified off-the-shelf components into a costeffectivesupercontinuum solution.The kit leverages the powerful combination ofNewport’s SCG-800 supercontinuum fiber module andhigh-stability ULTRAlign manual positioners. TheSCG-800 is a polarization-maintaining supercontinuumdevice for use with 800 nm-range femtosecond lasers.It contains a highly nonlinear, polarization-maintainingphotonic crystal fiber with a zero-dispersionwavelength of 750 nm. The fiber ends are sealed andmounted in quartz ferrules, and the polarization axis isaligned to a line on the device. The nonlinear fiber ismounted in a robust aluminum housing, which is thensecurely mounted on the ULTRAlign translation stage.The SCG-800 features build-in beam expansion at theend facets, facilitating easy coupling and providing ahigh damage threshold.The kit also includes a faraday isolator, two steeringmirrors and a half-waveplate/polarizer combination forvariable attenuation of the incident pump laser power.Much effort was put into eliminating optical feedbackand maximizing beam stability in order to maintainalignment with the small 1.6-micron fiber core insidethe SCG-800 module. Optics and mounts have beencertified by our Technology and Applications Center ascompatible with the Spectra-Physics Mai Tai andTsunami Ti:Sapphire lasers.A much more detailed explanation of this kit, includingalignment procedures, recommended operatingparameters and a detailed characterization of thesupercontinuum generated as a functionof launched pump power andwavelength can be found inNewport Application Note#28, SupercontinuumGeneration in SCG-800Photonic Crystal Fiber.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/Super27Oriel ® LED SourcesSimple and economical LED light-generation solutions.Efficient performance, flexible controlNewport sets another standard in light-generationinstruments with the new family of Oriel ® LED sources.For applications where low power consumption andheat dissipation are critical, these sources of UV/VIS-NIR radiation offer a simple, economical and long-livedalternative to diode lasers and QTH lamp-basedsystems.We offer models covering wavelengths from 385 nm to629 nm, as well as a broadband white-light model,with power levels up to 500 mW. An interchangeableLED head is recognized by the drive, while a standardoutput flange offers easy coupling to light guides,microscope illumination adaptors, fibers or lensassemblies.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/LED27MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

www.newport.comSummer 2008 Page 6IDEAL FOR ULTRA-SENSITIVE ALIGNMENTSAgilis Piezomotor Driven Micropositioning DevicesGet better results by remote control.Newport’s growing Agilis family of piezomotor drivendevices allows end-users to remotely control laser oroptical setups with greater precision, for betterexperimental results. Ultra-compact and offeringgreat ease-of-use, the motorized Agilis componentsare priced extremely competitive, comparable to theprices of manual components. The Agilis series iscomprised of mirror mounts, linear and rotationstages and dedicated control electronics.AG-M050 & AG-M100Piezomotor Driven Optical Mounts• For 0.5" and 1" diameter optics• Impressive 0.2 arc-s adjustment sensitivity• Set-and-forget long-term stability• Vacuum compatible versions• Models with integrated precision limit switchprovide absolute positioning capability that enableregistering and returning to a set position withbetter than 0.05° repeatabilityAG-PR100Piezomotor Driven Rotation Stage• Continuous 360° rotation with5 µrad (1 arc-s) adjustmentsensitivity• Ultra-compact — ideal for spaceconstrained setups and systemintegration• Set-and-forget long-term stabilityAG-UC2Agilis 2-Channel Controller• Convenient push button remotecontrol and USB computercontrol for 2-axis• Powered through USB• ASCII commands, LabViewdrivers, utility softwareSee our website for more info.WEB newport.com/agilis27MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

Page 7 Summer 2008www.newport.comIDEAL FOR ULTRA-SENSITIVE ALIGNMENTSAG-LS25Piezomotor Driven Linear Stage• 12 mm travel• 50 nm minimum incremental motion• Ultra-compact — ideal for space constrained setupsand system integration• Set-and-forget long-term stability• Precision limit switch provides absolute positioningcapability with 100 µm repeatability• Vacuum compatible versionavailable August 2008AG-UC8PC8-Channel PC-Board Controller• 8-axis control on a 117 x 85 mm board• Simplifies integration into existing electronics• RS232, RS485 or USB control• Expandable to 16-, 24-, 32-, 40- or morechannelsFluorescence Filters for Today’s ResearchNewport’s Corion ® filters bring together the perfect blend ofproven OEM filter manufacturing expertise and our patentedStabilife ® technology to deliver unsurpassed fluorescence filtersolutions for today’s researchers.Our extensive experience in creating filter solutions forCytometers, DNA Sequencers and other fluorescence basedinstrumentation is the foundation for our innovative HighPerformance Fluorescence Filters for microscopy applications.Available from stock for the most popular fluorophores, thesefilters provide extremely high transmission, steep transitions fromblocking to transmission and superior image quality combinedwith exceptional spectral stability.To request a brochure or more information cal us, or visit:See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/filters27MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

www.newport.comSummer 2008 Page 8UPGRADE YOUR TABLE WHENEVER YOU NEED TOSmartTable ® OTS Optical Table SystemEconomical, high-performing isolation platform for every budget.Newport’s new SmartTable ® OTS optical table system (patentpending) combines theunmatched performance andvalue of our patentedSmartTable ® optical table with anew, innovative isolationplatform to optimize laboratoryspace, organization and safety –at sizes and performance levels tosuit every budget.The new platform integratesNewport’s I-1250 pneumaticisolator with a new rigid frameto create an economical isolationplatform with superiorperformance and unmatchedaccessories. The I-1250 has beenused for many years by OEMcustomers worldwide looking fora reliable, high-performingsolution with low cost ofownership.No other optical table systemoffers the same combinationof performance, accessoriesand upgradeability to meetthe needs of growing labs. Assystem requirements and budgetschange, users can easily upgradetheir system in-situ to improveperformance, organization andsafety. For example, users caninitially select a 4’ x 8’ x 8” ST-UTbroadband-damped upgradeabletable surface with a rigid legframe (ST-UT-OTS48-8-N), optingto upgrade both the damping andisolation performance later, in thefield, to the highest performancelevel available.Features & BenefitsField-upgradeable table and platformoptionsIntegrated accessories to improveuse of lab space, organization andsafetyThree levels of damping and isolationperformance to meet everyperformance and budgetary needTable Options (in order ofincreasing performance)ST-UT Series upgradeable opticaltable with broadband dampingST-UT2 Series upgradeable opticaltable with tuned mass dampersST Series SmartTable optical tablewith IQ active damping technologyIsolation Options (in order ofincreasing performance)Rigid frame (Option N)Fill-and-Forget adjustablepneumatic isolators (Option F)Auto-leveling, high-performancepneumatic isolators (Option I)See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/smart27BUILD ULTRA-STABLE STRUCTURESPS-Q Pedestal CubeEndless stacking of cubes on posts.of ultra-stable multi-dimensionalstructures.Key FeaturesEndlessly stackableMade from solid stainless steelEnglish and metric versionsFrom left to right: PS-Q pedestal cube, PS-Q-A pedestal cubethread adaptor 8-32 and M-PS-Q pedestal cube(metric version).An extension of the pedestal postsystem, the PS-Q pedestal cubeallows PS Series pedestal andextension posts to be mounted at a90º angle, enabling the constructionUniquely, the pedestal cube systemfacilitates alignable stacking ofcubes on posts with the PS-Q-Athread adaptor (pictured). Fittedinto either of the two counterboreson the cube, this adaptor allows thecube to be rotated in the sameorientation as any of the cubesbelow it, while also providing athreaded hole on top of the cube forfurther stacking of posts or othercubes. With this feature, thepedestal cube can be infinitelystacked while maintaining acommon alignment – unlike othercubes.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/psq27MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

Page 9 Summer 2008www.newport.comGreat performance in high-energy laser applicationsHigh-Energy Nd:YAG Laser BeamsplittersThe ideal choice for applications using Nd:YAG or Nd:YLF solid-state lasers.Our 50/50 high-energybeamsplitters for laser-linewavelengths of 1064 nm, 532 nm,355 nm and 266 nm are designed tomanage the fundamental andharmonic wavelengths of Spectra-Physics Vanguard and Quanta-Ray ®lasers. However, with a low thermalexpansion substrate and highdamage-thresholdoptical coating,they are also ideal for any scientificor industrial applications that useNd:YAG or Nd:YLF solid-state lasers.With 10–5 scratch-dig and excellentsurface specifications andtolerances, the beamsplitters arespecially designed to deliverexcellent results in high-energyapplications. They are manufacturedby applying high-damage-thresholdIBS coatings to UV-grade fused silicasubstrates, with an anti-reflectioncoating on the second surface toreduce back reflections.Newport also provides highdamage-thresholdmirrors,harmonic beamsplitters, thin filmplate polarizers, laser-wedgedwindows and laser beam expandersfor managing Nd:YAG and Nd:YLFlaser pulses.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/beam27Key FeaturesUV-fused silica substrateSurface flatness of λ/10 with10–5 scratch-dig16 different parts at four centerwavelengths (266 nm, 355 nm,532 nm and 1064 nm)Available in 1” and 2” diameterAvailable for both S and PpolarizationsDamage threshold of 20.0 J/cm 2with 10 ns pulse at 1064 nm or2000 MW/cm 2 CWTwo new options for managing output beamsUltrafast Broadband & Super-Broadband Turning MirrorsSteering pulses with minimum dispersion.Newport’s ultrafast mirrors aredesigned to manage the output beamof Ti:Sapphire oscillators andamplifiers. They have beensuccessfully tested by ultrafastresearchers in academic and industriallaboratories around the world.The super-broadband mirror offersover 99.6% reflection from680–1060 nm, covering the fullbandwidth of Spectra-Physics’Mai Tai ® laser, while the broadbandmirror is a more economical versionthat delivers more than 99%reflection from 700–930 nm forSpitfire, Solstice, and Tsunami lasers.With controlled group velocitydispersion (GVD) optical coatingdesign, both mirrors are an excellentoption for steering the 20–100 fsoutput pulse from a Ti:Sapphire laserwith lowest possible pulse dispersion.Newport also offers a rangeother specialized ultrafastoptics including chirped mirrors,beamsplitters, ultrafast concavemirrors and polarizers for managingfemto-second laser pulses.Key FeaturesUV-fused silica substrateControlled group velocitydispersion to minimize pulsebroadening>99.6% reflection from680–1060 nmAvailable for both S and Ppolarized pulsesSee our website for more info.WEB newport.com/mirrors27MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

Page 11 12 Summer 2008www.newport.comHigh-Power Laser Diode Bar DriverModels 5700-100 & 5700-150Newport Corporation, a widelyknown leader in laser diode controland test instruments, introducesall new 5700 Series High PowerLaser Diode Drivers, available ina 150 A - 20 V and a 100 A - 30 Vconfiguration. Ideal for R&D,manufacturing, and quality control,the products are capable ofoperating in either CW (continuouswave) or pulsed mode, eitherlocally or remotely controlled.The instrument is perfect fordriving multiple high-power laserdiode bars stacked in series aswell as a single bar. A full LIVcharacterization of laser diodesis attainable via fast USB2.0interface. Incorrect settingsare prevented during the setupmode to protect the laser diode.When power is turned off, allprogram settings are saved.Inaddition, several different setupscan be saved and recalledto facilitate multiple testrequirements. Complete laser diodeprotection is provided, includingtransient detection and filtering,intermittent contact protection,independent current limit andpowerlimit settings, output offshorting circuits and a slow turn onsequence.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/LD27Key FeaturesOne of the highest CW outputcurrent available on themarket,up to 150ACompliance voltage up to 30V toaccommodate a diode stackAdvanced laser diode protectionschemesUSB2.0 interface. Very simple-touse,intuitive front panel controlsPCD Series Photon Counting DetectorsKey FeaturesNewport's Photon CountingDetectors provide a completesolution in a single module, whichmeans that it is no longer necessaryto be an optics or electronics expertto implement high resolutionphoton counting. The sensorsused in these modules feature anovel quenching architecture thatprovides state-of-the-art timingjitter,thereby exceeding thetypical sensing performance ofPhotomultiplier Tubes (PMT) in allkey photon counting parameterssuch as Photon Detection Efficiency,Dark Count, Timing-Jitter andAfter-Pulsing.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/PCD27Low Timing-Jitter (< 100ps)and low after-pulsingExcellent Photon DetectionEfficiency at blue/redwavelengths (> 30%)TTL output (pulse indicatesphoton arrival time)Low operating voltages (

www.newport.comSummer 2008 Page 12A TECHNICAL BREAKTHROUGHSPM SeriesHigh-Gain Avalanche PhotodiodesAPDs in silicon for the first time.reliability, insensitivity to magneticfields, light tolerance andminiaturization. In addition, thenew design offers a high signal-tonoiseratio and a very fast pulseresponse.Key FeaturesCompact, rugged and stabledetector supplied with integratedpower supply and TE coolerHigh gain: 10 6Low bias voltages: 30VFast rise time:

Page 13 Summer 2008www.newport.comRELIABLE, ACCURATE, CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENTSOriel ® Solar Simulators & Solar Cell Test EquipmentNewport’s Oriel ® solar simulators provide the closest spectral match to solar spectra available from any artificialsource. Each system is manufactured, characterized and exhaustively tested to verify beam uniformity, collimationand spectral output.We offer 150 W to 1600 W systems with output beam sizes to 12 x12 inches. Optional air mass and dichroic filtersshape the output spectra. Add an IV Test system for measuring solar cell current and voltage (IV) output.QE Configurations for measuring solar cell efficiency are also available.See our website for more info.WEB newport.com/solarmatch27Oriel I-V Test StationClass A Solar Simulators150 W Solar Simulators• New I-V measurement solutionfor photovoltaic cells• Works with any 2” x 2” and4” x 4” Oriel Solar Simulator• Complete systems or modularsub-systems• Easy-to-use LabVIEW based I-Vcharacterization software• Factory certified Class A CWsystems per JIS C 8912, ASTM E927-91, and IEC 904-9• 2” x 2” to 8” x 8” output beamsizes• Convenient user featuressimplify operation• Temperature sensors andinterlocks ensure operator safety• Low cost alternative for lowpower applications• 1.3 inch diameter output beam• Small arc size for efficient fibercoupling• Optional filters let you shapethe output spectrumOriel ® QE/IPCEMeasurement SystemThe new QE/IPCE measurement kit allows researchers to measure QuantumEfficiency (QE) and Incident Photon to Charge Carrier Efficiency (IPCE)measurement for solar cells, detectors, or any other photon-to-chargeconverting device. We selected the most suitable components for yourmeasurements needs.• 300 W Xe source• CS260 monochromator• Merlin lock-in amplifier• Calibrated Si detector• TRACQ Basic softwareMAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT

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