Explorer® One™ Compact UV and Green Lasers
The Explorer One is the most compact series of UV and green diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) Q-switched lasers in its class. Its It's in the Box design combines a very compact air-cooled build, short pulse width, high peak power, and feature-rich software into a single package for ease of use and fast integration.
Manufacturer: Spectra-Physics — USA
Overview
The Explorer One is the most compact series of UV and green diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) Q-switched lasers in its class. Its It's in the Box design combines a very compact air-cooled build, short pulse width, high peak power, and feature-rich software into a single package for ease of use and fast integration. Beyond precision manufacturing, Explorer One lasers support scientific applications including MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and laser microdissection, alongside LiDAR and industrial marking and micromachining uses.
Three Platforms
Explorer One is available on three platforms: the standard platform delivering up to 800 mW at 355 nm and 2 W at 532 nm, high energy models with pulse energies exceeding 180 µJ at 532 nm, and the extended power XP and high power HP platforms reaching more than 6 W at 355 nm.
Advanced Software Controls
E-Pulse pulse energy control and the E-Track dynamic pulse energy control feature actively measure and stabilize output energy and power even under rapidly changing operating conditions, with single-pulse energy measurement available up to 500 kHz.
Common Specifications
| Specification | Explorer® One™ Compact UV and Green Lasers |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 349, 355, or 532 nm (model dependent) |
| Output Power | 60 mW–6 W (model dependent) |
| Pulse Width (FWHM) | <5–15 ns |
| Repetition Rate | Single shot to 500 kHz |
| Beam Quality (M2) | <1.2–1.3, TEM00 |
| Polarization Ratio | >100:1 |
| Cooling | Air |
Model Comparison
| Specification | Explorer One 349-60 | Explorer One 355-1 | Explorer One 532-2 | Explorer One HP 355-6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gain Medium | Nd:YLF | Nd:YVO4 | Nd:YVO4 | Nd:YVO4 |
| Pulse Energy | 60 µJ @ 1 kHz | 25 µJ @ <30 kHz | 40 µJ @ 50 kHz | >60 µJ @ 100 kHz |
| Output Power | 60 mW @ 1 kHz | 800 mW @ 50 kHz | 2 W @ 50 kHz | >6 W @ 100 kHz |
| Pulse Width (FWHM) | <5 ns | <10 ns | <10 ns | <12 ns @ 100 kHz, 6 W |