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DPSS Lasers (pulsed)

We can provide pulsed Diode Pumped Solid State lasers from 100Hz to 200kHz repetition rate for scientific, industrial, military & medical applications.

For high-energy, low repetition rate systems, see our Nd:YAG lasers page

Big Sky Centurion

BigSky Centurion DPSS Nd:YAG laser

The Centurion is a new addition to the product line and is a DPSS Nd YAG laser designed for industrial and scientific applications. The Centurion follows the compact/rugged philosphy of BigSky and is powerful and easy to use.

  • 45mJ @ 100Hz, 7ns
  • Compact, rugged construction
  • 19" rack mount power supply (only 2U high)
  • RS232/458, USB or Ethernet control
  • Up to 30m umbilical length
  • Forced air or water cooling
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Centurion specifications
Specification Centurion Stable Centurion GRM
Energy @ 1064nm 45mJ 45mJ
Energy @ 532nm 20mJ 20mJ
Energy @ 355nm 10mJ 10mJ
Energy @ 266nm 6mJ 6mJ
Energy @ 1.57uma 5mJ 5mJ
Repetition rate 0 - 100Hz 0 - 100Hz
Pulse @ 1064nm 8ns 7ns
Divergence @ 1064nm 5mrad 1.5mrad
Energy stability @ 1064nm <1% <1%
Beam diameter 3mm 3mm
a Fixed wavelength OPO

Impex Q Series

Impex Q series pulsed DPSS laser

The Impex Q series DPSS lasers are based on Impex's own bonded laser chip and computer control software for remote control of the laser and temperature settings. They are well suited for LIDAR and LIBS applications.

  • Up to 20kHz rep rate
  • Single longitudinal mode operation
  • Monolithic cavity design
  • Passively Q-switched
  • Compact & rugged housing
  • Trigger input & output
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1064-Q specifications
532-Q specifications
Impex 1064-Q Specifications
Specification 1064-Q
Energy @ 1064nm 10µJ
Average power >100mW
Mode TEM00
M2 1.3
Polarisation >1:50 (Vertical)
Repetition rate 0 - 20kHz
Pulse duration 2.4ns
Divergence 3mrad
Jitter <3%
Beam diameter 0.24mm

Impex 532-Q Specifications
Specification 532-Q
Energy @ 532nm 4.5µJ
Average power >50mW
Mode TEM00
M2 1.2
Polarisation >1:100 (Vertical)
Repetition rate 0 - 27kHz
Pulse duration 2ns
Divergence 3mrad
Jitter <3%
Beam diameter 0.11mm

RMI UP Series

RMI UP series pulsed DPSS laser

The UP series of pulsed DPSS lasers feature single mode (TEM00) beam operation and the shortest pulse duration in their class. Resulting in higher energy density, higher peak power and better materials processing than competing systems.

  • Up to 200kHz rep rate
  • Easy to use front panel controls
  • RS232 serial communication
  • Digital pulse triggering
  • Analog current control for pump diode
  • Analog FPS control for laser source
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RMI UP specifications
RMI UP 1064nm Specifications
Specification UP-5 UP-10 UP-15
Energy @ 1064nm 300µJ 500µJ 600µJ
Max. av. power 5W 10W 15W
Mode TEM00 TEM00 TEM00
M2 1.3 1.3 1.3
Polarisation >1:100 (Vertical) >1:100 (Vertical) >1:100 (Vertical)
Repetition rate 1 - 200kHz 1 - 200kHz 1 - 200kHz
Pulse duration 15ns 10ns 7ns
Divergence <2.5mrad <3mrad <3mrad
Energy stability <4% <4% <4%
Beam diameter 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm

RMI UP-G 532nm Specifications
Specification UP-2G UP-4G UP-6G
Energy @ 532nm 70µJ 140µJ 300µJ
Max. av. power 2W 4W 6W
Mode TEM00 TEM00 TEM00
M2 1.3 1.3 1.3
Polarisation >1:100 (Horizontal) >1:100 (Horizontal) >1:100 (Horizontal)
Repetition rate 10 - 200kHz 10 - 200kHz 10 - 200kHz
Pulse duration 20ns 17ns 14s
Divergence <2.5mrad <3mrad <3mrad
Energy stability <4% <4% <4%
Beam diameter 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm

RMI UP-V 355nm Specifications
Specification UP-2V
Energy @ 355nm 70µJ
Max. av. power 2W
Mode TEM00
M2 1.4
Polarisation >1:100 (Horizontal)
Repetition rate 5 - 200kHz
Pulse duration 5ns
Divergence <3mrad
Energy stability <4%
Beam diameter 1mm