Burst-conversion modules

An external module for conversion of ultra-short laser pulses to bursts

BCM1                                                BCM2


Functions

Transformation of conventional laser pulsed radiation into burst mode 

The controlled temporal distance between sub-pulses in burst 

Controlled sub-pulse energy in a burst 

Compatible with most ultrashort pulse lasers


Applications

Transformation of conventional laser pulsed radiation into burst mode 

The controlled temporal distance between sub-pulses in burst 

Controlled sub-pulse energy in a burst 

Compatible with most ultrashort pulse lasers


Specifications

Number of modules: 1 for BCM1 and 2 for BCM2

Controlled time delay between sub-pulses: 0.5 ns - 2 ns, step 33 ps

Controlled sub-pulse repetition rate: 0.5 GHz - 2 GHz

Controlled number of sub-pulses in the burst: 2 for BCM1 and 4 for BCM2

Controlled delay line length: 30 cm, step 1 mm

Temporal delay between pulses: ± 3.3 ps

Orientation control of half-wave phase plates: 0° - 45°, step 1°

Operating ambient temperature: 15°C to 30°C

Dimensions (xyz): 15 × 60 × 10 cm3 for BCM1 and 30 × 60 × 10 cm3 for BCM2


Laser requirements

Wavelength of irradiation: 1064 nm

Incoming beam radius at level 1/e²: 2 mm - 4 mm

Pulse repetition rate: 0 Hz to 100 MHz

Gaussian beam quality: M²  < 1.3

The damage threshold of optics: 10 J/cm² at 1064 nm, 10 ns, 20 Hz


Downloads

BCM1-BCM2-datasheet-20220412