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Coherent, a provider of lasers, optical communication components, photonic instrumentation, and ultrafast optical technologies, is featured on GoPhotonics for its broad portfolio of ultrafast lasers, optical spectrum analyzers, VCSEL laser diodes, photodiodes, and optical pulse compressors designed for advanced photonics, spectroscopy, and communication systems. The company focuses on high precision optical measurement, ultrafast pulse generation, stable optical transmission, and high speed signal detection to enable accurate optical characterization, reliable beam control, and efficient photonic system integration across scientific and industrial platforms. These products are widely used in attosecond science, ultrafast spectroscopy, terahertz generation, optical communication systems, transceiver testing, multiphoton imaging, nonlinear optics, and research and development environments.
Vitara-T - Ultrafast Laser for Attosecond Science Applications
The Vitara-T is an ultrafast laser with a tuning range from 755 nm to 860 nm for attosecond science and ultrafast spectroscopy applications. It delivers high output power with broad bandwidth and ultrashort pulse durations for precise ultrafast optical performance. The laser provides stable beam quality, low beam divergence, horizontal polarization, excellent power stability, and low noise operation for reliable experimental results. It features PowerTrackTM active optimization, computer - controlled bandwidth adjustment, computer - tunable center wavelength, and an integrated Verdi - G pump laser. This laser is suitable for Ti:S ultrafast amplifier seeding, terahertz generation, time-resolved spectroscopy, broadband CARS, and attosecond science applications.
WaveAnalyzer 1500S - Optical Spectrum Analyzers for Transceiver Test Applications
The WaveAnalyzer 1500S are optical spectrum analyzers that operate over a frequency range from 186 THz to 196.35 THz for high - resolution optical signal analysis. They provide high absolute frequency accuracy, excellent repeatability, fine spectral sampling resolution, and narrow resolution bandwidth for precise spectral characterization. These OSAs offer high dynamic range and fast update rates for efficient analysis across C - band and L - band optical networks. They are based on Coherent’s fast - stepping solid-state laser technology and feature an internal web server for convenient remote operation. The analyzers support GUI, USB 2.0, and Ethernet control interfaces along with FC/APC connectivity. They are suitable for high - resolution spectral analysis of optical components, OSNR measurements, modulation analysis, modulator testing, modulator bias and polarization adjustment, transceiver testing, SMSR measurements, network monitoring, and general optical laboratory applications.
APA4501120001 - VCSEL Laser Diode for Optical Fiber Communication Applications
The APA4501120001 is a VCSEL laser diode that operates at a wavelength of 850 nm for optical fiber communication applications. It delivers high output power with wide modulation bandwidth and supports data rates up to 25 Gb/s for high - speed optical transmission. This multimode laser diode provides high slope efficiency, low relative intensity noise, narrow spectral width, and stable beam performance for reliable signal quality. It features a dual top contact multimode configuration and is compliant with RoHS and GR468 standards. The laser diode is available as a single chip, 4-channel, or 12-channel array for flexible integration into optical systems. It is suitable for single-channel and parallel fiber optical communication links, transceivers, and active optical cable applications.
APA1201010000 - GaAs PIN Photodiode for Fiber Optic Communication Applications
The APA1201010000 is a GaAs PIN photodiode that operates at a wavelength of 850 nm for fiber optic communication applications. It provides high bandwidth and supports data rates up to 25 Gb/s for high - speed optical signal detection. This single - channel photodiode features high responsivity, very low dark current, and low capacitance for accurate and stable optical performance. It has a topside anode and cathode configuration and is Halogen and RoHS compliant for reliable integration into communication systems. The photodiode is suitable for datacom and parallel multimode fiber optical communication applications.
CPC-II - Optical Pulse Compressor for Multiphoton Imaging
The CPC - II is an optical pulse compressor that operates over a wavelength range from 700 nm to 900 nm for ultrafast and nonlinear optical applications. It provides high transmission efficiency with broad input bandwidth support for efficient pulse compression. This optical pulse compressor delivers ultrashort pulse durations with adjustable group delay dispersion compensation for precise pulse shaping and optimization. It features both coarse and continuously adjustable fine GDD tuning for flexible dispersion control in advanced optical systems. The device is suitable for second harmonic generation, THz generation, Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS), multiphoton imaging, and nonlinear optics applications.
With its broad portfolio of ultrafast lasers, VCSEL laser diodes, PIN photodiodes, optical pulse compressors, and optical spectrum analyzers, Coherent enables high precision optical generation, measurement, and detection across advanced photonic systems. By combining ultrafast pulse engineering, high speed optical communication components, dispersion control technologies, and solid state laser architectures with robust system integration, the company delivers stable performance, accurate signal control, and reliable operation in demanding environments. Coherent’s focus on optical innovation, ultrafast science, and high performance photonic solutions makes it a leading provider for attosecond science, ultrafast spectroscopy, optical communication testing, nonlinear optics, and advanced research and development applications.
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