Opolucis C Tunable Laser

The Opolucis C series utilises optical parametric oscillator (OPO) technology to generate tunable wavelengths from the deep UV through to the near-infrared. Built around a water-cooled DPSS Nd:YAG pump laser running at 100 Hz, the Opolucis C delivers up to ten times more pulses per second than equivalent flashlamp systems — improving signal averaging, increasing imaging frame rates, and enabling detection of transient experimental events in real time.

All tunable wavelengths exit from a single port without any manual configuration changes. Wavelength tuning is motorised and computer-controlled. The advanced dual direct-drive tuning mechanism delivers fast (<50 ms), accurate, and reproducible wavelength selection.

Available in two pump configurations:

OPOLUCIS C 1530 / 3030 (VIS-optimised, 355 nm pumped)

Tuning range: 405–2400 nm; 210–410 nm with UV extension option

Peak OPO energy: 12.5 mJ (1530) / 25 mJ (3030) @ 450 nm

OPOLUCIS C 1520 / 3020 (NIR-optimised, 532 nm pumped)

Tuning range: 650–2500 nm; 330–650 nm with NIR extension option

Peak OPO energy: 22.5 mJ (1520) / 45 mJ (3020) @ 750 nm

SYSTEM FEATURES
• Fully integrated optical layout
• New more advanced wavelength tuning mechanism
• DPSS based pump laser with minimal maintenance
• Diode and/or Q-Switch triggering
• Computer controlled via a single USB connection
• Control software and software development kit (SDK)
• Programmable scans
• No factory installation required
• End user accessible alignment verification
• Temperature controlled, motorized Harmonics
• All tunable wavelengths output from a single port and accessible without any manual configuration changes
• Access to fundamental and pump beams (1064nm, 532nm, and/or 355nm)
• Fibre bundle compatible output port

AVAILABLE OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Extended Tuning Range: Extends the tuning range to 210-2400 nm (C3030U) or 330-2400 nm (C3020D).
Motorized Variable Attenuator (MVA): Mounted, motorized and computer-controlled Glan Laser polarizer that allows continuously attenuation from 100% down to 1% while
maintaining maximum pulse to pulse stability. End user removable/installable. Reduces max pulse energy by 10-15% when installed. Can only be used with visible and nearinfrared
wavelengths and should be removed when operating below 400 nm if applicable.
Integrated Fiber Bundle (FB): Fiber bundle is installed directly into the auto-locking OPO output port. For optimal performance, an internal lens is installed inside the system.
The lens can be removed by the end user for free space access. Typical transmission is 60-70% at shorter wavelengths and 40-60% at longer wavelengths.
Fiber bundles are 2.0 m long with 3.0-5.0 mm input/output diameters and numerical aperture of 0.37. Can only be used with visible and near-infrared wavelengths and
should be removed when operating below 400 nm if applicable.
Wavemeter (WM): Integrated Wavemeter for real-time monitoring of wavelengths (some wavelengths through interpolation) and enabling harmonic auto optimization from
near peak energies. Patch fiber and optics included to connect laserhead to Wavemeter.
Fast Tuning (FT): Change tuning speed from seconds to < 50 ms between any wavelength in the Signal or Idler.

Pump Laser Specifications

• Endoscopic & High-Speed Photoacoustic Imaging
  • 100 Hz repetition rate delivers faster frame rates for real-time photoacoustic imaging, including endoscopic and intravascular applications where speed is critical.
• Time-Resolved Spectroscopy
  • High repetition rate improves signal averaging and enables faster acquisition for transient absorption, fluorescence lifetime, and pump-probe spectroscopy.
• Laser Spectroscopy
  • Wide UV to NIR tuning range with narrow linewidth supports laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS), and absorption spectroscopy applications.
• Optical Damage Testing (LIDT)
  • High repetition rate accelerates laser-induced damage threshold testing of optical coatings and components.
• Raman Spectroscopy & CARS
  • Tunable excitation across the visible and near-infrared for spontaneous Raman, coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) and stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) experiments.
• LCD & Display Manufacturing
  • 100 Hz operation meets the throughput demands of industrial optical testing and production line characterisation.