Chameleon Compact OPO-VisWavelength Extension for Chameleon Ti:Sapphire Lasers with Frequency Doubling

The Chameleon Compact OPO VIS automated wavelength extension for the Chameleon Ti:Sapphire family of lasers provides unique pump and OPO wavelength flexibility, and extends the wavelength coverage from the visible through the near IR in a one-box solution.

Visible and UV wavelengths are generated via second harmonic conversion of the Ti:Sapphire and OPO Signal beams.

Along with the Chameleon pump laser, a combined gap-free tuning range of 340-1600nm may be accessed. The laser pump wavelength can be varied between 740 nm and 880 nm with simultaneous independent tuning of the OPO in the IR, with the OPO signal being tunable between 1000 and 1600 nm without optics changes.

An option for idler output further enables tuning from 1750 nm to 4000 nm. The entire system is completely alignment free, fully automated and computer controlled.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Fully Automated for hands-free wavelength tuning

• Wavelength extension enables tuning into the UV, Visible and IR

• Independent wavelength tuning of pump for dual color experiments

• Full tuning range without change of optics or re-alignment

• Gap-free tuning from 340 nm to 1600 nm

• Idler option available for tuning up to 4 µm

APPLICATIONS

• Non-linear Optics

• Time Resolved Spectroscopy

• Photoluminescence Studies

• Multiphoton Excitation (MPE) Microscopy

• FRET/FLIM Microscopy

Chameleon Compact OP0-Vis Datasheet

SPECIFICATIONSOPO Bypass Mode Chameleon Laser Chameleon SHG

Tuning Range (nm) 680 to 1080 340 to 540

Output Power2 ~95%5 >1000 mW

Pulse Width (fs) (typical) 140 140

M2 (typical) <1.1 <1.1

OPO Operation Chameleon Laser OPO Chameleon SHG OPO SHG

Tuning Range (nm) 740 to 8806 1000 to 16007 370 to 4406 500 to 8007

Output Power3 (mW) ~15%5 >700 mW >50 mW >110 mW

Pulse Width2 (fs) (typical) 140 200 140 200

Polarization Horizontal

Repetition Rate (MHz) 80

Dimensions (L x W x H) 768 x 388 x 158 mm (30.2 x 15.3 x 6.2 in.)

IDLER OPTION Tuning Range (nm) 1750 to 40007

Idler Output Power4 (mW) >100

Chameleon Compact OPO-Vis Tuning Range

Possible wavelength combinations are in shaded area

Chameleon Compact OPO-Vis Power vs. Wavelength

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

Wavelength (nm)

Tuning Range

Typi

cal L

aser

Pow

er (m

W)

0300

10,000

10

100

1000

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1750 2750 3750 4750

Chameleon SHGChameleon OPO SHGChameleon Ultra II

Chameleon OPO IdlerChameleon OPO Signal

Chameleon Pump (fundamental or SHG)/nm

Tuning Range

OPO

(fun

dam

enta

l or S

HG)/n

m

400300

1700

500600700800900

1000110012001300140015001600

400 500 600 700 800 900

Chameleon + OPOChameleon + OPO SHGChameleon SHG + OPOChameleon SHG + OPO SHG

WAVELENGTH COMBINATION TABLEOutput Port Output Scheme

I II III IV V VI

Chameleon Fundamental - High Power (680 nm to 1080 nm) •

Chameleon Fundamental - Low Power (740 nm to 880 nm) • •

Chameleon Fundamental - Depleted • • •

Chameleon SHG - High Power (340 nm to 540 nm) •

Chameleon SHG - Low Power • •

OPO Signal (1000 nm to 1600 nm) • •

OPO Signal - Depleted • •

OPO Signal SHG (500 nm to 800 nm) • •

OPO Idler • • • •1 All specifications are shown for pumping with Chameleon model Ultra II. Other pump options available. 2 At peak of tuning curve.3 At peak of pump laser wavelength and OPO wavelengths.4 At maximum of pump and OPO idler tuning range.5 Typical. Please refer to Chameleon datasheet for respective power specifications.6 Typical, Chameleon Ultra II.7 Pump wavelength dependent.

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Coherent follows a policy of continuous product improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Coherent’s scientific and industrial lasers are certified to comply with the Federal Regulations (21 CFR Subchapter J) as administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health on all systems ordered for shipment after August 2, 1976.

Coherent offers a limited warranty for all Monaco Chameleon Systems. For full details of this warranty coverage, please refer to the Service section at www.coherent.com or contact your local Sales or Service Representative. MC-028-11-0M0118Rev.D Copyright ©2018 Coherent, Inc.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION.AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE

TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION.CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT

PER IEC 60825-1:2014

MAX. AVERAGE POWER: 10WEMITTED WAVELENGTH: 600-1200 nm

PULSE DURATION: 10-500 fs

ISO 9001 Registered

Chameleon Compact OP0-Vis Datasheet

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Chameleon Compact OPO-Vis

depl. Ti:S

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240

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(9.4

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520

mm

(20.

47 in

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760

mm

(29.

92 in

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10.2 mm(0.4 in.)

Chameleon SHG: 340 nm to 540 nm

Chameleon: 680 nm to 1080 nm

OPO Signal: 1000 nm to 1600 nm

OPO Idler: 1750 nm to 4000 nm

OPO SHG: 500 nm to 800 nm

43.9

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(1.7

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135

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(5.3

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186.

6 m

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264

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311.

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369

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(15.

36 in

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120.7 mm (4.75 in.)129.7 mm (5.11 in.)

120.7 mm(4.75 in.)

129.7 mm(5.11 in.)

158.7 mm (6.25 in.)

Ti:S OPOSignal

OPOIdler

depl. OPO SignalOPO Signal SHGTi:S-SHG

120.7 mm(4.75 in.)

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