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APE Angewandte Physik & Elektronik, a global leader in ultrafast photonics technology, is featured on GoPhotonics for its advanced laser systems and complementary optical solutions tailored for high-performance research and industrial applications. The company’s portfolio integrates tunable laser sources with frequency conversion, timing control, pulse selection, and dispersion management technologies - delivering precision, flexibility, and reliability for demanding photonics workflows.

PicoEmerald S - High-Power Tunable Picosecond OPO Laser for Nonlinear Spectroscopy

The picoEmerald S is a fully automated tunable optical parametric oscillator (OPO) laser delivering synchronized outputs at 1032 nm, with a tunable signal range of 700 nm - 990 nm and idler range of 1080 nm - 1950 nm. It provides output powers exceeding 700 mW (pump and signal) and 400 mW (idler), with a 2 ps pulse width and 80 MHz repetition rate. Featuring a narrow spectral bandwidth of 10 cm^-1 and excellent beam quality (M² < 1.2), the system ensures high precision in nonlinear optical applications.

The laser offers stable beam characteristics, including low divergence (1 mrad), high polarization ratio (>100:1), and strong pointing stability. Its turnkey two-color design includes an integrated EOM modulator operating at 10 or 20 MHz, with control via USB, Ethernet, or RS232. Designed for advanced imaging and spectroscopy, it is ideal for CARS, SRS, SHG imaging, pump-probe spectroscopy, and SEHRS applications.

HarmoniXX DFG | Levante IR fs - Mid-Infrared Frequency Conversion for Ultrafast Research

The HarmoniXX DFG | Levante IR fs is a difference-frequency generation module that extends femtosecond laser output into the mid-infrared range from 4.8 µm to 16.7 µm. Delivering up to 45 mW output power (at 6 µm) with sub-200 fs pulse durations and spectral bandwidth exceeding 125 cm^-1, the system enables high-sensitivity probing of molecular vibrations.

It incorporates a motorized delay line and automated phase-matching control, along with software-driven wavelength tuning and TCP/IP connectivity. With a high-power femtosecond pump source (12 W, 120 fs, 76 MHz), the module is well-suited for quantum optics, sSNOM, and sum-frequency generation spectroscopy.

ScanDelay USB - Precision Optical Delay Line for Ultrafast Timing Control

The ScanDelay USB is a high-precision optical delay line offering scan ranges of 15 ps, 50 ps, or 150 ps, with 0.5% linearity and high mechanical stability. Designed for smooth, stick-slip-free motion, it enables precise temporal alignment in ultrafast experiments.

The system features an internal signal generator (0.1 Hz to 20 Hz), external trigger capability up to 50 kHz, and USB-based control. With integrated motor driver electronics and a quartz-stabilized synthesizer, it ensures repeatable and accurate delay positioning in compact form factors suitable for laboratory integration.

PulseSelect Broadband - High-Contrast Pulse Picker for Flexible Repetition Rate Control

The pulseSelect Broadband is a versatile pulse picker operating across a wide wavelength range of 500 nm - 1600 nm. It supports input frequencies from 72 MHz to 81 MHz and provides output repetition rates ranging from single-shot to 40 MHz, depending on trigger mode.

With a high contrast ratio (>500:1 for non-adjacent pulses) and diffraction efficiency above 50%, the system enables precise pulse selection while maintaining beam quality. Controlled via USB and designed for femtosecond laser systems, it allows users to optimize excitation conditions and reduce thermal effects in sensitive experiments.

FemtoControl NIR Broadband - Automated Pulse Compression for Ultrashort Pulses

The femtoControl NIR Broadband is an optical pulse compressor covering wavelengths from 650 nm to 1320 nm. It delivers high transmission (>85% at 800 nm) and supports group delay dispersion tuning from -5000 fs² to +5000 fs².

Equipped with an automated prism drive and motorized dispersion compensation unit, the system allows precise optimization of femtosecond pulse duration. Its compact design and high efficiency make it ideal for multiphoton microscopy, including 2P and 3P imaging, as well as other ultrafast laser applications.

Advancing Precision Photonics Applications

With this comprehensive portfolio of ultrafast laser sources and supporting optical technologies, APE continues to drive innovation in nonlinear optics and time-resolved photonics. By combining high-performance lasers with advanced frequency conversion, delay control, pulse management, and dispersion optimization, the company empowers researchers to achieve superior experimental accuracy and flexibility. APE’s solutions remain instrumental in advancing spectroscopy, microscopy, quantum research, and next-generation photonics development worldwide.

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