HighQ-2™
The HighQ-2™ is an ultracompact, air-cooled, turn-key, fixed wavelength femtosecond laser featuring high peak power and an ideal, highly focusable Gaussian spatial beam profile.
Manufacturer: Spectra-Physics — USA
Overview
The HighQ-2™ is an ultracompact, air-cooled, turn-key, fixed wavelength femtosecond laser featuring high peak power and an ideal, highly focusable Gaussian spatial beam profile. It is well suited as a laser source for fixed wavelength multiphoton imaging in vivo, as well as micro- and nano-structuring, micro- and nano-surgery, and microdissection applications. Designed as a reliable laser for 24/7 operation, the HighQ-2 combines true turn-key operation with fast cold-start turn-on for quick installation and easy use.
24/7 Operation
The HighQ-2 laser combines true turn-key operation and fast cold-start turn-on, ensuring quick installation and easy operation. It is equipped with long-life diodes and a sealed optical cavity design, manufactured in a controlled cleanroom environment, resulting in a highly dependable laser with long lifetime, high uptime, and low cost of ownership.
Common Specifications
| Specification | HighQ-2™ |
|---|---|
| Repetition Rate | 63 MHz |
| Pulse Width (FWHM) | <250 fs |
| Beam Quality | TEM00, M² <1.15 |
| Ellipticity | <10% |
| Cold Start Time | ≤20 min |
| Warm Start Time | ≤15 min |
| Operating Temperature Range | 18-32°C |
Model Comparison
| Specification | HighQ-2-IR | HighQ-2-SHG |
|---|---|---|
| Average Power | >1.5 W | >0.65 W |
| Wavelength | 1045 ±8.0 nm | 522 ±4.0 nm |
| Pulse Energy | >24 nJ | >10 nJ |
| Peak Power | >80 kW | >35 kW |
| Beam Diameter, at waist | 0.8 mm | 1.0 mm |
| Polarization | 100:1, vertical | 100:1, horizontal |