Light Conversion

Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers systems are used in 96 of the top 100 universities worldwide. The tunability of the Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers covers applications that typically require multiple different laser systems, while the compact and robust optomechanical design allows for a variety of applications in top-class research centers. Their versatility can be extended by a variety of options, including carrier-envelope phase (CEP) stabilization, repetition rate locking to an external source, automated harmonic modules, and optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs). When paired with a Yb-based #femtosecond #laser, Light Conversion’s #OPAs provide an invaluable source for ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear microscopy, and a range of other scientific applications. These #laser #systems operate at high repetition rates, offer a wide tuning range from deep-UV to mid-IR, and ensure high output stability. For a single-supplier solution, the #PHAROS or #CARBIDE laser can be combined with the #ORPHEUS series OPAs and the #HARPIA #ultrafast #spectrometer. This compact system performs sophisticated time-resolved spectroscopic measurements, offering an intuitive user experience and easy day-to-day maintenance. Additionally, Light Conversion’s product portfolio includes the #CRONUS femtosecond laser sources, dedicated to #microscopy applications such as functional neuroimaging, optogenetics, and deep imaging using medium-repetition-rate three-photon excitation and fast high‑repetition-rate two-photon imaging, as well as widefield and holographic excitation using high-power laser sources.  Meet Ignas Abromavičius and Photonic Solutions Ltd. at Central Laser Facility’s STFC CLF Artemis, Octopus, and ULTRA User Meeting in Oxford from the 9th to 11th of September to find out which Light Conversion’s lasers system can propel your research to new discoveries. 

Double-stage compression of the Carbide laser from Light Conversion down to 8 fs with 90% relative peak power in the main pulse.

Silicon and silicon carbide dicing, through-glass via, or probe card guide plate micro-drilling—Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #lasers could be the key to gaining a competitive edge in these critical applications within the #semiconductor market. Our #femtosecond #lasers combine high average power and excellent power stability in a compact and robust optomechanical design, making them ideal for various precision micromachining applications. Their tunability enables the discovery of the most efficient manufacturing processes, while their reliability has been proven by hundreds of systems operating 24/7 in industrial environments. A pulse-on-demand mode is available via the built-in pulse picker, and the #BiBurst option further expands the application portfolio. Meet Light Conversion’s experts at SEMI Taiwan’s SEMICON Taiwan from September 4th to 6th at booth R7226 to discover the advantages of #femtosecond #lasers for the #semiconductor market.

The European Physical Society’s EUROPHOTON 2024 conference featured discussions with world-renowned researchers on the latest breakthroughs in solid-state, fiber, and waveguide light sources. This year, the conference was not only held in the hometown of Light Conversion’s headquarters—Vilnius—but also included a tour of the company’s solid-state #femtosecond #laser manufacturing facility, giving participants an opportunity to see the processes that enable the state-of-the-art laser technology hidden beneath the laser covers.

Light Conversion‘s team is not only skilled at tuning lasers but guitars as well. Here, August means gathering for the annual summer festival, where it has become a cherished tradition to celebrate a productive summer while rocking out to the beats of bands and performers from our own community.

Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (#CARS) enables high-speed, high-sensitivity, label-free vibrational imaging with chemical specificity, making it particularly useful in biological microscopy, pharmaceutical and material science. It is especially valuable in situations where other microscopy techniques provide ambiguous results and labels cannot be used. The commercial availability of high-pulse-energy and high-repetition-rate laser systems enables the excitation of multiple foci without compromising #CARS efficiency. Lukas Kontenis and Dominykas Gudavičius have demonstrated #CARS microscopy with 1089 foci, enabled by Light Conversion’s Yb-based #PHAROS #femtosecond #laser, and #ORPHEUS-F optical parametric amplifier. The #PHAROS laser provided transform-limited 290 fs pulses at a 1020 nm center wavelength, 200 kHz repetition rate, and 20 W average power. Of this power, 5 W were used as the Stokes beam for CARS, while the remaining power was directed to the #ORPHEUS-F #OPA, which provided 130 fs pulses tunable from 650 to 900 nm with an average power of 1 W, used as the pump beam for CARS. Discover more about the achievements of this study by following the link in the comments section.

The FAIR CHARM (Fast Infrared Coherent Harmonic Microscopy) project focuses on advancing multiphoton microscopy for deeper and faster biomedical imaging. The development of new therapeutic strategies for various diseases requires dedicated instruments capable of addressing biological problems in their entirety by monitoring them at all relevant length- and timescales. The project aims to provide two complementary imaging solutions, SWIM and SLIDE, which enhance the ability to capture biological processes as well as the cellular and extracellular structures involved in disease onset and progression in real-time. The SWIM microscope uses novel laser sources in the infrared wavelength region around 1700 nm to achieve deeper penetration into biological tissue, while the SLIDE microscope pushes the boundaries of fast multiphoton microscopy to imaging rates exceeding several thousand images per second. Light Conversion, as a member of the project consortium, is proud to not only provide expertise but also host the project’s Young Researcher Meeting in Vilnius. Explore the outcomes of this project further by following the link in the comments section.

Light Conversion’s Yb-based #femtosecond #lasers provide unparalleled precision and flexibility for today’s most demanding applications. Combining high average power and excellent power stability, these lasers feature market-leading output parameters without compromising beam quality and stability. The tunability of these lasers enables customers to discover the most efficient manufacturing processes or tailor them to their specific research needs. Optimized for both scientific and industrial applications, their mechanical and optical design ensures seamless integration into various optical setups and machining workstations. The robust optomechanical design provides an exceptional laser lifetime and stable operation in varying environments. The versatility of these #femtosecond #lasers can be extended by a variety of options, including carrier-envelope phase (CEP) stabilization, repetition rate locking to an external source, automated harmonic modules, and optical parametric amplifiers. Discover which Light Conversion’s #femtosecond #laser can drive your application towards the next discovery at Laser & Photonics Taiwan from the 21st to the 24th of August, booth P015.

Modern Lithuanian superheroes don more than just laser safety goggles – they wear bicycle helmets too. Light Conversion’s team proudly continues their tradition of participating in the annual Vilnius Velomarathon, earning recognition as one of the largest teams in the race. 

Studying the bulk and surface/interface properties of advanced solid-state materials often requires ultrashort pulses at wavelengths ranging from the DUV to the MIR region. Since the early 1990s, Light Conversion’s #OPAs, such as #TOPAS for Ti:sapphire lasers and, later, #ORPHEUS for Yb lasers, have become synonymous with #ultrafast #spectroscopy. These laser systems have also found applications in multiphoton imaging, optogenetic stimulation for #neuroscience, and wavelength-selective #micromachining. Join Marco Arrigoni at SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics’s #SPIEOpticsPhotonics meeting in San Diego to discover recent advances in #ultrafast #Iaser sources, their tunable parametric amplifiers, and developments in laser technology that enable the reliable production of #femtosecond pulses at hundreds of kHz repetition rates. Advances in hands-off femtosecond parametric amplifiers for solid-state materials investigation August 19, 2024 | 11:35 AM PST | Physical Chemistry of Semiconductor Materials and Interfaces XXIII Conference