Elevate your research with the Ascend® industrial diode-pumped solid state, Q-switched laser capable of more than 60 W at 527 nm. Ascend delivers optimal performance for pumping the Spitfire® Ace™ and Solstice® Ace amplifiers. Ascend yields the most efficient amplifiers commercially available, delivering industry-leading output power and energy, beam quality and reliability.
Specifications
General Characteristics
| Ascend 60 | Ascend 40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 527 nm | ||
| Average Power | 1 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz |
>35 W >60 W >50 W |
>25 W >40 W >30 W |
| Pulse Energy | 1 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz |
>35 mJ >12 mJ >5 mJ |
>25 mJ >8 mJ >3 mJ |
| Nominal Repetition Rate | 1-10 kHz | ||
Beam Characteristics
| Ascend 60 | Ascend 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spatial Mode | Multimode | |
| Polarization | Linear, Horizontal | |
| Beam Diameter | 3 mm (nominal) | |
| Power Stability (over 8 hours at stable temperature) | <0.15% rms | |
| Beam Pointing Stability | <10 µrad/°C | |
Electrical/Mechanical Specifications
| Ascend 60 | Ascend 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Requirements | 110/230 VAC, single phase, 60/50 Hz, 2 x 15/10 A | |
| Laser Head Dimensions | 20 x 10 x 7.1 in (50.8 x 25.4 x 17.9 cm) | |
| Laser Head Weight | 40 lbs (18 kg) | |
| Power Supply Dimensions | Rack mountable, 18 x 19 x 7 in (45.47 x 48.26 x 17.53 cm) | |
| Power Supply Weight | 30 lbs (14 kg) | |
| Power Cable Length | Umbilical - 2.95 m | |
Footnotes:
- Due to our continuous improvement program, specifications are subject to change without notice.
- The Ascend is a Class IV - High-Power Laser, whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take precautions to prevent exposure to direct and reflected beams. Diffuse as well as specular reflections can cause severe skin or eye damage.
Features
Ultra-efficient Cooling
Ascend is based upon proprietary technology that employs an ultra-efficient cooling scheme to provide maximum stability and long-term reliability. When used for pumping a Spectra-Physics amplifier, Ascend is the most reliable, most efficient and lowest noise pump laser available.
Easily Changed Configurations
Ascend configurations can be to maximize the utility of your amplifier system. The Ascend flexibility means you can design experiments anywhere in the 1 to 10 kHz repetition rate range. Ascend is available in >60 W and >40 W output power levels to support your specific amplifier system configuration and requirements.
Industrial Reliability With Leading-edge Performance
Ascend continues Spectra-Physics’ long-standing commitment to producing the highest performing, most reliable diode-pumped solid state lasers. Ascend combines industrial reliability and ruggedness with leading-edge performance to maximize the performance of your Spectra-Physics ultrafast amplifier.
Compatible Power Sensors
To verify and analyze the output power of your Ascend laser, we recommend the Ophir 50A-PF-DIF-18 (7Z02738) thermal power sensor and Centauri laser power meter. Additional information on this laser measurement equipment can be found on the ophiropt.com website. Other Ophir sensors and meters may also be suitable for the Ascend, depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.
Resources
Literature
Ultrafast Lasers Brochure(4.6 MB, PDF)
Pre-installation Guides
Ascend® Amplifier Pre-installation Guide(82.4 kB, PDF) Ascend® Pre-installation Guide(348.7 kB, PDF)
