Lasers

Our laser products serve two major applications: satellite laser ranging and military detection/ranging systems. We continue development to extend this technology base into new areas including space surveillance, tracking, designation and sensor countermeasure applications. Current research also involves developing compact lasers that meet military specifications. Our laser research and development group has a demonstrated ability to respond to new requirements or applications very quickly.

Our standard laser products include:

Diode-pumped solid state single frequency laser oscillator

Diode-pumped solid state picosecond laser oscillator mode-locked using a Semiconductor Saturable Absorber Mirror (SESAM)

Diode-pumped 1 kHz high gain solid state lasers with regenerative amplifier

• Wavelength: 1.064 microns
• Repetition rate: 0 Hz to 1 kHz variable
• Pulse width: 20 to 100 ps selective
• Performance field tested for 2 years

Compact Eyesafe Laser

• Wavelength: 1.54 microns
• Repetition rate: 0.1 Hz or 0.5 Hz burst
• Pulse width: 20 ns
• Energy: 8 mJ
• Weight: 800 g
• Complies with military specifications

Eyesafe Optical Parametric Oscillator

• Wavelength: 1.57 microns
• Energy conversion efficiency: > 25%
• Energy output: 30 mJ
• Repetition rate: 0 to 100 Hz
• Pulse width: 3 to 12 ns selective