Ascend®
The Ascend® is an industrial diode-pumped solid-state, Q-switched laser capable of more than 60 W at 527 nm, delivering optimal performance for pumping the Spitfire® Ace™ and Solstice® Ace amplifiers.
Manufacturer: Spectra-Physics — USA
Overview
The Ascend® is an industrial diode-pumped solid-state, Q-switched laser capable of more than 60 W at 527 nm, delivering optimal performance for pumping the Spitfire® Ace™ and Solstice® Ace amplifiers. Ascend yields the most efficient amplifiers commercially available, providing industry-leading output power and energy, beam quality, and reliability. It is based on proprietary technology employing an ultra-efficient cooling scheme for maximum stability and long-term reliability.
Easily Changed Configurations
Ascend configurations can be tailored to maximize the utility of the amplifier system, allowing experiments anywhere in the 1 to 10 kHz repetition rate range. Ascend is available in more than 60 W and more than 40 W output power levels to support specific amplifier system configurations 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. It combines industrial reliability and ruggedness with leading-edge performance to maximize the performance of a Spectra-Physics ultrafast amplifier.
Common Specifications
| Specification | Ascend® |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 527 nm |
| Nominal Repetition Rate | 1-10 kHz |
| 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 |
Model Comparison
| Specification | 1 kHz | 5 kHz | 10 kHz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Power (Ascend 60) | >35 W | >60 W | >50 W |
| Average Power (Ascend 40) | >25 W | >40 W | >30 W |
| Pulse Energy (Ascend 60) | >35 mJ | >12 mJ | >5 mJ |
| Pulse Energy (Ascend 40) | >25 mJ | >8 mJ | >3 mJ |