MKS Extends Lasers Portfolio for Quantum Applications

Enhanced Spectra-Physics Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Lasers
Lead Industry in Power and Tuning Range

Andover, MA – April 25, 2022MKS Instruments, Inc.(NASDAQ: MKSI) announces new additions and updates to its Spectra-Physics® lasers for Quantum applications. The Matisse® C High-power Ultra-narrow Linewidth Tunable Laser is updated with a new option for an unprecedented 400 nm hands-free tuning range, and the company is introducing the new WaveTrain® 3D next-generation high-power CW (continuous-wave) Doubler. The combination of the updated Matisse C with WaveTrain 3D is the most capable and powerful ultra-narrow linewidth UV-to-visible tunable laser platform, with automated tuning from 335-525 nm, output powers up to >2.5 W UV and linewidths down to <40 kHz. The new extended-tuning Velocity® tunable diode lasers almost double the tuning range of standard models. These new industry-leading laser systems are ideal for demanding Quantum, atomic, molecular, optical (AMO) physics, photonic integrated circuit (PIC), holography, interferometry and metrology applications.

"Our new ultra-narrow linewidth tunable laser additions deliver the high powers and wavelength ranges needed for the latest developments in Quantum,"

says Herman Chui, Senior Director of Marketing for the Light & Motion Division of MKS.
"With tunable lasers, tapered amplifiers, harmonic generators, opto-electronics, photonics components and vacuum products, MKS offers the broadest portfolio of industry-leading solutions for Quantum."

The Matisse C laser with the new BBE-OPT option enables 668-1068 nm hands-free tuning with up to >7.2 W output power and down to <20 kHz linewidths. The new WaveTrain 3D doubler can convert the Matisse C laser input from 670-1050 nm wavelength range to 335-525 nm with up to >2.5 W in the UV. This newly redesigned WaveTrain 3D doubler platform features fully digital electronics with touchscreen and optional GUI computer interface. The sealed design enables inert gas purging for long-term power stability and acoustic noise resistance. Unlike conventional bow-tie cavities, WaveTrain 3D doubler is based on a patented triangle-shaped cavity configuration, which allows the cavity length to be adjusted without affecting output beam position, pointing or astigmatism. All mirror mounts and other optics are directly bolted to the baseplate, for excellent long-term stability.

The new extended-tuning Velocity Tunable Diode Lasers provide up to 130 nm mode-hop-free tuning range for gapless coverage of key wavelengths for microcavity resonators and other Quantum and PIC applications.

The enhanced Matisse C laser, new WaveTrain 3D doubler, and new extended-tuning Velocity laser will be featured at Laser World of Photonics, Messe München, Munich, Germany, April 26-29, 2022. Please visit MKS at booth A6.219 for a demonstration.

For more information, please see spectra-physics.com/quantum.


About MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronics and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed and feature enhancement for optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com

MKS Photonics Solutions

Spectra-Physics, Ophir and Newport are brands within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions division. We provide a full range of solutions including lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components and optical elements.

About the Spectra-Physics Brand

Spectra-Physics is a brand within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions Division. The Spectra-Physics product portfolio consists of a broad spectrum of lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications. Spectra-Physics products combine groundbreaking laser technologies with deep applications expertise to deliver disruptive performance and lower total cost of ownership. From the manufacturing floor and semiconductor fab to the research laboratory, Spectra-Physics lasers enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, and research markets. For more information, visit www.spectra-physics.com

Company Contacts

Scott White
Sr. Director of Product Marketing
Spectra-Physics
Tel: +1 408-980-4397
Email: scott.whitesp@mksinst.com

Helen Chan
Marketing Communications Manager
Spectra-Physics
Tel: +1 408-980-5883
Email: helen.chan@mksinst.com