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NKT Photonics gives license to PCF technology
NKT Photonics, announces that it has licensed parts of its unique Photonic Crystal Fiber technology to GLOphotonics.
The technology was originally developed by researchers at the University of Bath and the Technical University of Denmark and for more than a decade NKT Photonics(previously Crystal Fibre A/S) has pioneered the field of photonic crystal fibers. Today the technology forms the backbone of several high performance product areas such as supercontinuum lasers, high power pulsed fiber lasers and fiber gyros. The superior performance and flexibility offered by the technology constantly sparks new ideas and inventions.
Jakob Skov, CEO of NKT Photonics,explains: ”The PCF technology is a unique platform that can be taken in many different directions and we are working with quite a number of talented people around the world that have more great ideas than we can possible pursue ourselves. Thus we want to make sure that others can benefit from the technology and their innovative ideas by licensing the technology from us.” GLOphotonics, originally a spin out from the University of Bath now located in Limoges in France, is licensed to produce and sell gas-filled hollow core fibers – the so-called Photonic Microcell or PMCs.
“We are very pleased to be working with NKT Photonics. They supported the early proof-of-concept stages of the company and we hope to now reward that faith by bringing a new highly-disruptive product into the photonics market.” David Richards, CEO of GLOphotonics. For more information, please contact Jakob Skov at +45 4348 3900.
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Why choose? New Koheras BoostiK™ laser gives you high output power AND ultra low noise - single-frequency.
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NKT Photonics launches new range of high power BoostiK™ single-frequency fiber lasers offering up to 15W output with market leading low phase noise and narrow linewidth for applications within e.g. atomic physics, sensing and LIDAR.
The laser is completely fiber monolithic and maintenance free with an industrially rugged air cooled package – ready to handle 24/7 operation in both laboratory and industrial environments.
“We are very excited about the new BoostiK™ series as it makes our industry-leading low noise lasers available for customers requiring narrow linewidth at Watt level output” Says Søren Løvgreen, sales manager for Koheras lasers. “This is especially important for the atomic trapping community but has many other applications within fields like LIDAR and metrology”.
To further service our customers and ensure maximum security, the Koheras BoostiK™ laser is available with NKT Photonics’ Koheras Care™ warranty and service packages that gives our customers a 2 year warranty extension, remote diagnostics of key parameters over the internet and the possibility of having a customer specific laser in stock at NKT Photonics – ready to ship within hours if needed.
Supreme performance
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Up to 10 W at 1.55 µm and 15 W at 1.06 µm
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Low phase and intensity noise
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Ultra narrow linewidth
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Single mode and single frequency
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Burst noise and mode hop free
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Many wavelengths available
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Fast tuning enabling external stabilization
Reliable system
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All-fiber maintenance free design
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Rugged industrial design with high reliability
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Optically isolation in all stages
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Air cooled
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Typical applications
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Quantum optics / computing and phenomena (optical trapping, optical lattice, Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), atom interferometer, squeezing)
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Nonlinear optics pump source (second harmonic generation, parametric processes)
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Laser-based metrology (precision laser interferometry, spectroscopy)
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Optical heterodyning and coherent communication
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Coherent beam combining
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Optical length and frequency standards
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Metrology / LIDAR
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NKT Photonics and TeraXion creates master clock for the ALMA telescope
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NKT Photonics A/S, the industry leading manufacturer of low noise, single frequency Koheras fiber lasers, and TeraXion, a leading-edge manufacturer of ultra stable frequency-stabilized lasers, are proud to announce that a laser system at 1556 nm developed from their joint technologies has successfully been incorporated as a master clock in the world’s largest and most powerful radio astronomy telescope, the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) telescope, located in the Atacama desert of northern Chile. The ALMA Master Laser, a frequency-stabilized laser built by TeraXion, includes a NKT’s Koheras Boostik OEM Fiber Laser module.
TeraXion and NKT Photonics joined their skills to achieve this world premiere: the unrivalled coherence length of the Koheras Boostik coupled with TeraXion’s expertise in laser frequency stabilization and industrialization of complex optical systems gave birth to a rugged laser system constantly providing a stable laser signal. This system was also built to sustain harsh nvironmental conditions, for example when earthquakes occur, a test that it successfully passed during the Antofagasta region’s earthquake of the 20thof June 2011, ranking 6.5 on the Richter scale.
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Unique SuperK VARIA filter from NKT Photonics turns supercontinuum sources into ultra tunable high-power lasers
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NKT Photonics launches the SuperK VARIA - the world’s first computer controlled variable bandwidth filter of its type, empowering the SuperK supercontinuum lasers for applications in fluorescence lifetime imaging, flow cytometry, inspection and many others.
The unique SuperK VARIA is a cost effective and flexible alternative to a monochromator, effectively turning the SuperK supercontinuum white light source into a powerful single-line laser with a 450 nm tuning range and variable bandwidth. The center wavelength of the pass band can be tuned anywhere between 400 and 850 nm and the bandwidth is variable between 2 and 100 nm, making the SuperK VARIA the most flexible filter solution on the market. Increasing the bandwidth of the filter has the added advantages of higher power throughput and reduced speckle in imaging applications. Moreover, a high out-of-band suppression of up to 50dB makes the SuperK VARIA an ideal tool for FLIM and other applications using high sensitivity detectors.
The SuperK VARIA is designed to be used with the SuperK supercontinuum sources, but can also used with traditional laser systems or broadband light sources. Use the collimated free-space output from the filter directly or combine the VARIA with the SuperK CONNECT broadband fiber delivery system for pristine single-mode fiber delivery over the entire tuning range in one single fiber.
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Highlights:
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400 - 850 nm wideband coverage
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2 – 100 nm variable bandwidth, for higher power and reduced speckle
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Up to 50 dB suppression of out-of-band light
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Highest transmission (no polarization loss)
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Handles high average power
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Single-mode fiber delivery over the entire tuning range
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Available with active output power stabilization
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Fully computer controlled – plug & play
For more details about the SuperK VARIA and the SuperK portfolio, please visit our website http://www.nktphotonics.com/superk_accessories or visit us at the LASER Munich exhibition booth# B1.461
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NKT Photonics awarded commercial volume contract on Koheras fiber lasers for a seismic application in the oil industry
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NKT Photonics A/S, the pioneer of low noise Koheras fiber lasers, announces that it has entered into a volume contract with a non-disclosed party for the supply of its low noise Koheras BasiK fiber laser modules. The laser modules are to be used for a seismic application within the oil industry.
“We have been supplying units for qualification tests for over 10 years with this partner, and the volume supply contract is a testimony to the strength and maturity of our modular Koheras fiber laser platform” says Jakob Skov, CEO of NKT Photonics. “The combination of the harsh environment and high precision needed for seismic oil exploration is especially challenging and it’s a breakthrough that our products have now been qualified for this extremely demanding application” he added.
The Koheras fiber lasers are characterized by a very low frequency and intensity noise, and inherent single frequency operation. The Basik platform is completely modular and volume manufactured on semi-automatic production equipment ensuring a high level of consistency and reliability. The unique combination of low noise, stability, reliability and modularity has made NKT Photonics’ Koheras lasers the source of choice for many commercial applications in structural integrity monitoring of pipelines, oil exploration, acoustic detection for the defense sector, and Doppler sensing for the wind turbine industry.
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NKT Photonics launches new SuperK GAUSS for OCT and White Light Interferometry applications
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NKT Photonics launches the SuperK GAUSS filtering accessory, empowering the SuperK lasers for applications in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and White Light Interferometry (WLI).
With innovative and robust filtering technology, the SuperK GAUSS harnesses the wide spectral bandwidth of the SuperK EXTREME supercontinuum lasers and provides a Gaussian-like spectrum. For OCT, the SuperK GAUSS provides two high power spectral outputs centered at 800nm and 1300nm, with bandwidths of up to 200nm, through single mode fiber using the SuperK Fiber Delivery system. Similar configurations are also available for WLI applications. The SuperK GAUSS even allows the tuning of the center wavelength of each band over 200nm. Connecting the GAUSS to the SuperK EXTREME is very simple and shares the same Plug’n’Play platform common to all SuperK accessories.
“The wide spectral bandwidth of the SuperK EXTREME improves the axial resolution in OCT and WLI applications,” said Dr. Husain Imam, Senior Sales Manager, NKT Photonics. “The combination of the SuperK GAUSS filter and the EXTREME supercontinuum laser provides a smooth spectrum, dramatically reducing the number of image artifacts. Now users can obtain images of both increased resolution and detail.” he added.
The advantages of using the SuperK EXTREME and SuperK GAUSS for OCT were presented at Photonics West 2011 by Professor Ruikang Wang and his former group at the Oregon Health and Science University. Results showing resolution down to 2 microns in tissue images were obtained in the paper “Ultra-high-resolution and ultra-high-sensitive optical micro-angiography based on supercontinuum light source”. “The excellent system imaging performance shows a great potential of our system in future biological imaging applications.” stated Professor Wang, now at the Dept of Bioengineering, University of Washington. In addition, Dr. Martin Wurm of the Research for Non-Destructive Testing (RECENDT) in Austria, who uses SuperK lasers for OCT, re-iterates, “SuperK systems outperform sources we traditionally used for our high resolution OCT, making it ideal for commercial applications.”
The SuperK series of industrial supercontinuum lasers and accessories are used in biomedical instrumentation for applications in imaging and analysis. All SuperK lasers are based on a monolithic fiber platform and needs no alignment, no warm up time and have lifetimes exceeding industry standards – none of which is achievable with standard techniques. The SuperK series is based on a telecom-grade monolithic fiber platform and is produced on semi-automated equipment enabling high quality with consistent production and constantly improved life time.
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The figure shows that the SuperK EXTREME achieves better resolution than low cost SLDs and compares excellently with the more expensive Ti-Sapphire laser.
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NKT Photonics enters volume contract for the security market
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NKT Photonics A/S has entered into a volume contract with a non-disclosed party for the supply of its low noise Koheras fiber lasers. The contract amounts to 200 BasiK™ Modules under a two year delivery term.
The Koheras fiber lasers are characterized by a very low frequency and intensity noise, and inherent single frequency operation. This makes them very suitable for coherent sensor interferometry where the measurement sensitivity scales with the frequency noise level of the laser source. The Koheras lasers will be supplied as small and fully integrated modules for easy installation into advanced Fiber Optical Sensing systems.
“With this contract NKT Photonics demonstrates its capability to meet demanding industrial expectations to product performance, uniformity, and reliability, with a strong manufacturing backbone to support this kind of OEM customer applications”, said CEO Jakob Skov.
NKT Photonics’ Koheras lasers are also deployed for other large projects within structural integrity monitoring of pipelines, oil exploitation, acoustic detection for the defense sector, as well as Doppler sensing for the wind turbine industry.
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Koheras fiber lasers from NKT Photonics space qualified for the Swarm Absolute Scalar Magnetometers
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NKT Photonics A/S, a pioneer and manufacturer of narrow linewidth, single frequency Koheras fiber lasers announces that its DFB fiber lasers have been incorporated into the Absolute Scalar Magnetometers from CNES and CEA/LETI which were selected by the ESA for the Swarm mission. These instruments were designed, manufactured and space qualified by CEA-LETI in France in close partnership with CNES.
The Koheras DFB fiber lasers are generally characterized by a very low frequency and intensity noise and inherent single frequency operation, making them suitable for applications e.g. demanding a high spectral stability. These DFB fiber lasers were explored by CEA-LETI due to their ability to match the Helium transition line at ~1083 nm.
“During this collaboration we could assess the good adequacy between their laser and our needs in magnetometry. We were also able to appreciate both their professionalism and good working atmosphere, which has justified our choice”, says Jean-Michel Léger, Space Applications Program Manager at the CEA-LETI.
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NKT Photonics releases SuperK EXTREME - the world's brightest, most reliable supercontinuum laser series
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NKT Photonics is proud to release the new SuperK EXTREME series of high power supercontinuum lasers. The new series represent the next generation in supercontinuum fiber lasers in terms of brightness, reliability and ease of use. The SuperK EXTREME series covers all wavelengths in the range 400-2400 nm and with more than 8 W of total power and 2W of visible power, the SuperK EXTREME lasers are the brightest supercontinuum lasers on the market.
The high power levels comes with an industry leading reliability of thousands of hours, and an easy to use interface making the SuperK EXTREME, simple to operate. Moreover, our unique instant-on technology and on-the-fly variable repetition rate ensures maximum productivity.
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Completely rebuilt, the SuperK EXTREME is a 100% digital and modular system, not only securing the reliability and serviceability, but enabling easy upgrade of existing systems. Not sure what features you need? No worries, the system can always be upgraded to higher power or a different spectral coverage, allowing your SuperK system to grow along with your application needs.
The SuperK EXTREME is backed up by an extensive eco-system of intelligent plug and play accessories greatly expanding the functionality of the supercontinuum light. We offer multichannel tunable filters in the SuperK SELECT, Gaussian filtering with the SuperK GAUSS and wavelength and polarization splitting with the SuperK SPLIT and POLAR, respectively. All fiber delivered with unsurpassed beam quality.
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