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GoPhotonics has expanded its portfolio of Pulse Pickers designed to provide precise temporal control across ultrafast and high-speed laser systems. Covering femtosecond, picosecond, and nanosecond regimes, the range includes acousto-optic, fiber-coupled, and Pockels cell-based technologies. These solutions are engineered to deliver high contrast pulse isolation, fast switching speeds, and flexible repetition rate control, enabling stable and efficient operation in both research and industrial laser environments.

OG-B-D - DKDP Pulse Picker for Spectroscopy and Ultrafast Applications

The OG-B-D from Avesta is a DKDP-based pulse picker designed for ultrafast laser and spectroscopy applications. It operates across multiple wavelength ranges from the visible to near-infrared, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of laser sources.

It supports pulse picking from single-shot up to 100 kHz, with a contrast ratio above 1500:1 for effective suppression of unwanted pulses. Fast 3.5 ns rise and fall times and high transmission efficiency enable precise pulse selection with minimal optical loss. With flexible triggering options, multiple control modes, and USB-based software integration, it is well-suited for applications such as pump-probe spectroscopy, micromachining, and amplifier synchronization.

SmartPicker AOM X-Series - High-Speed Pulse Picker

The X-SERIES from LaCoSys is built for high-speed pulse picking in ultrashort pulse laser systems. It supports input frequencies up to 200 MHz and output up to 100 MHz, with sub-1.5 ns switching times for fast and accurate pulse control.

Featuring configurable pulse widths, fine timing resolution, and advanced control mechanisms such as PID and drift compensation, it ensures stable long-term operation. Its flexible triggering and modern connectivity options make it ideal for burst generation and high-repetition-rate applications.

I-M080-2C10G-4-AM3 AOM - Acousto-Optic Pulse Picker

The I-M080-2C10G-4-AM3 AOM from Pro-Lite is an acousto-optic pulse picker optimized for infrared laser systems operating between 1030 nm and 1064 nm. Utilizing crystalline quartz as the interaction medium, it provides stable optical performance and reliable modulation under high-power conditions.

Its fast acousto-optic response enables efficient pulse selection and repetition rate reduction, particularly in systems involving femtosecond and picosecond lasers. The device’s compact aperture design supports integration into space-constrained optical setups, while maintaining effective diffraction efficiency and modulation performance.

This pulse picker is particularly suited for applications such as regenerative amplifier systems, where precise injection and extraction of pulses are required, as well as for generating high-energy pulses and controlling pulse sequences in ultrafast laser setups.

MT160-IIR10-Fio-xx - Fiber Pigtailed Pulse Picker

The MT160-IIR10-Fio-xx from AA Opto-Electronic is a compact, fiber-pigtailed pulse picker designed for seamless integration into fiber-based laser systems. Operating across the 1290 nm to 1650 nm wavelength range, it is well-suited for telecom and near-infrared applications.

The device offers a high static extinction ratio above 45 dB, ensuring strong on/off contrast for clean pulse isolation. With insertion loss below 8 dB and polarization-dependent loss under 1.2 dB, it maintains efficient signal transmission while minimizing polarization sensitivity. Its fast 10 ns rise and fall times enable rapid modulation for high-speed pulse control.

Supporting multiple fiber types, including SMF-28 and polarization-maintaining fibers, along with a variety of connector options, this pulse picker provides flexibility for system integration. Its compact form factor, robust packaging, and compatibility with standard RF drivers make it ideal for applications such as intensity modulation, frequency shifting, Q-switching, and pulse picking in advanced fiber laser systems.

UP2-KTP-5.5 - Femtosecond Laser Pulse Picker

The UP2-KTP-5.5 from EKSMA Optics is a high-performance femtosecond pulse picker based on Pockels cell technology, designed for precise pulse selection across a broad spectral range of 500 nm to 2000 nm. This wide coverage enables compatibility with a variety of ultrafast laser sources spanning visible to near-infrared wavelengths.

The system supports single-pulse selection from lasers operating at repetition rates up to 100 MHz, while maintaining high optical transmission exceeding 98% at key wavelengths such as 800 nm. Its fast switching performance, with rise and fall times below 7 ns, ensures accurate pulse gating and minimal timing errors.

Equipped with integrated drivers, high-contrast polarizers, and beam dumps, the UP2-KTP-5.5 is a fully self-contained solution that simplifies system integration. The use of BBO or KTP Pockels cells allows flexible operation in quarter-wave or half-wave modes, providing efficient pulse modulation. This makes the device particularly suitable for ultrafast spectroscopy, amplifier systems, and precision laser research applications.

Enabling Precision Pulse Control Across Advanced Photonic Systems

With their combination of high-speed modulation, precise timing control, and versatile integration options, GoPhotonics’ pulse picker solutions address the growing need for accurate pulse management in next-generation photonic and laser systems. By enabling clean pulse isolation, stable operation, and efficient energy utilization, these devices play a critical role in advancing applications such as ultrafast spectroscopy, precision micromachining, biomedical imaging, and high-performance laser development.

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