Coherent Introduces Higher Power CEP Ultrafast Laser Amplifier

A new Carrier-Envelope Phase (CEP) stabilized, Titanium:Sapphire regenerative amplifier-based laser from Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) now offers much higher power than any previously available system of this type.  Specifically, the Legend Elite Duo CEP delivers up to 10 Watts of power, as well as higher repetition rates (up to 10 kHz), yet it does not […]

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Workshop »Lasers in Silicon Photovoltaics« on May 25, 2011 in Munich

Supplying the world with electricity from renewable sources is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. A decisive aspect is the effort to considerably reduce the costs of generating electricity from photovoltaics and to increase cell efficiencies. But it is still a long way to make this product competitive with conventionally generated electricity, […]

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New Surface Sensor for Use in Rough Environments

Laser structured strain gauges can be used for exact measurement of forces at critical points, such as for highly stressed tooling machines or complex 3-D workpieces. Currently, the Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) is developing sensor structures using ultrashort laser pulses, with the goal of making the production of high-quality thin-film strain gauges economically attractive for […]

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Newport Introduces New VIBe – Vibration Isolation Baseplate for Microscopes

Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, introduced a new table-top vibration isolation platform designed specifically for sensitive instrumentation and microscopes.  The VIBe, vibration isolation baseplate, is a compact, effective and easy-to-use platform that significantly reduces vibrations that can disturb sensitive instruments.  The VIBe is available […]

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The Laser Institute of America Comes to the DC/Baltimore Metro Area

Are you new to laser applications and looking to gain insight that can’t be gained in a book or technical manual?  Or are you a “laser jock” who can share years of experience using lasers in applications from micro-machining to chemical analysis?  In either case, you’ll want to join the Laser Institute of America’s newly […]

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