Koheras ADJUSTIK

Koheras ADJUSTIK – single-frequency fiber lasers

The Koheras ADJUSTIK is a rack-mountable benchtop single-frequency DFB fiber laser. We have based the ADJUSTIK on our renowned BASIK laser modules. Get a low phase noise and a Hz-range linewidth typically only found in costly scientific systems.

Our standard systems are available at 1550.12 nm, 1064.00 nm, and 1762.17 nm. Ask us about other wavelengths in the 1535–1580 nm and 1030–1120 nm ranges.

Key Features

Industry-leading low phase noise

Extremely narrow linewidth

Stable single-frequency operation

Wide wavelength tuning

Easy-to-use benchtop system

Robust and maintenance-free

Models and options

T20 HP thulium fiber laser
T20 HP thulium fiber laser
Standard wavelength 1762.17 nm
Output power 0.5 W
X15 ultra low noise erbium fiber laser
X15 ultra low noise erbium fiber laser
Wavelength range 1535 – 1580 nm
Output power 30 mW
X15 HP ultra low noise erbium fiber laser
X15 HP ultra low noise erbium fiber laser
Wavelength range 1545 – 1565 nm
Output power 2 W
E15 erbium fiber laser
E15 erbium fiber laser
Wavelength range 1535 – 1580 nm
Output power 40 mW
E15 HP erbium fiber laser
E15 HP erbium fiber laser
Wavelength range 1545 – 1565 nm
Output power 2 W
Y10 ytterbium fiber laser
Y10 ytterbium fiber laser
Wavelength range 1030 – 1120 nm
Output power > 10 mW
Y10 HP ytterbium fiber laser
Y10 HP ytterbium fiber laser
Wavelength range 1060 – 1075 nm
Output power 0.2 W

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Get in touch with one of our Koheras laser experts and learn more

Ideal for low-noise applications

This range of benchtop laser systems is typically offered as rapidly deployable sources for research laboratories that wish to use it as a tool for scientific work and not spend time on setting up a laser system.

The benchtop models are based on our Koheras BASIK module seed technology and are upgradable in terms of output power. The systems are supplied with our user-friendly CONTROL software for the control and read-out of laser parameters on a PC such as wavelength, output power, and RIN suppression.

The ADJUSTIK lasers are ideal for experimental work for all kinds of low-noise applications e.g. for metrology and coherent sensing where laser noise is critical. The ADJUSTIK HP T20 was designed specifically with the 6S to 5D transition in barium in mind, for quantum applications such as qubit manipulation, quantum sensing, sympathetic cooling, etc.

Want more details?

If you want more details about phase noise, spectral linewidth, frequency stability, or how to wavelength tune your Koheras laser, we have some application notes for you.

Laser phase noise is a frequency-domain view of the noise spectrum around the laser signal. Read more about phase noise in single-frequency lasers.

Spectral linewidth is a measure of the spectral content of the laser light. Read more about linewidth measurement methods.

The laser’s frequency stability is often described in terms of its spectral linewidth. However, this term lacks detail about the laser frequency noise which is often critical in laser applications. Read the analysis of the laser frequency stability using beat-note measurement.

The wavelength of the laser is controlled by the temperature and strain of the DFB cavity. Learn how to tune your Koheras laser.

Specifications

Choose model:
Y10
Y10 HP
E15
E15 HP
X15
X15 HP
T20 HP
Laser emission, inherently single frequency
CW
CW
CW
CW
CW
CW
CW
Operating wavelength [nm]
1030-1120
1060-1075
1535-1580
1545-1565
1535-1580
1545-1565
1762.17
Output power [mW]
> 10
200
40
200 / 2000
30
200 / 2000
500
Output power tunability [%]
25-100
30-100
25 / 10-100
30-100
25 / 10-100
10-100
Linewidth 1) [kHz]
< 20
< 20
< 0.1
< 0.1
< 0.1
< 0.1
< 10
Max phase noise @1 Hz [dB((Rad/√Hz)/m)]
-105
-105
Max phase noise @10 Hz [dB((Rad/√Hz)/m)]
-90
-90
-125
-125
-80
Max phase noise @100 Hz [dB((Rad/√Hz)/m)]
-110
-110
-130
-130
-100
Max phase noise @1 kHz [dB((Rad/√Hz)/m)]
-128
-128 )
Max phase noise @20 kHz [dB((Rad/√Hz)/m)]
-130
-130
-120
Max phase noise @1 Hz [(µrad/√Hz)/m]
5.6
5.6
Max phase noise @10 Hz [(µrad/√Hz)/m]
32
32
0.6
0.6
100
Max phase noise @100 Hz [(µrad/√Hz)/m]
3.2
3.2
0.3
0.3
10
Max phase noise @1 kHz [(µrad/√Hz)/m]
0.4
0.4
Max phase noise @20 kHz [(µrad/√Hz)/m]
0.3
0.3
1
RIN peak [MHz]
≈ 1.5
≈ 1.5
≈ 0.7
≈ 0.7
≈ 0.7
≈ 0.7
≈ 0.7
RIN level @ peak [dBc/Hz]
<-105
<-105
<-100
<-100
<-100
<-100
<-80
RIN level @ 10 MHz [dBc/Hz]
<-140
<-140
<-135
<-135
<-135
<-135
<-120
Optical S/N (50 pm res.) [dB]
> 65 (typ > 70)
> 60
> 50 (typ. > 55)
> 45
> 50 (typ. > 55)
> 45
> 45
Min thermal tuning range 2) [pm]
± 240
± 240
± 350
± 350
± 350
± 350
± 350
Total thermal tuning range [pm]
680
680
1000
1000
1000 
1000
≈900 (TBC)
Fast wavelength modulation range 3) [GHz]
10
10
8
8
0.5
0.5
>6 @ 10Hz modulation frequency
Fast wavelength modulation 3) [kHz]
< 20
< 20
< 20
< 20
< 20
< 20
< 20
PM output – PER [dB]
> 23
> 17
> 23
> 20
> 23
> 20
> 17

1) Lorentzian.
2) Relative to the center wavelength at room temperature. If the laser case temperature is outside the interval of approx. 10-50°C, the range of detuning from the center wavelength may be reduced.
3) Modulation depth and frequency are typically slew-rate limited, depending on the power.

Y10
Y10 HP
E15
E15 HP
X15
X15 HP
T20 HP
Operating temperature range 1) [°C]
+15 to +55
+15 to +55
+15 to +55
+15 to +55
+15 to +55
+15 to +55
+15 to +55
Storage temperature [°C]
-20 to +60
-20 to +60
-20 to +60
-20 to +60
-20 to +60
-20 to +60
-20 to +60
Humidity non-condensing [%RH]
0 – 70
0 – 70
0 – 70
0 – 70
0 – 70
0 – 70
0 – 70
Monitor output
FC/APC bulkhead
FC/APC bulkhead
FC/APC bulkhead
FC/APC bulkhead
FC/APC bulkhead
FC/APC bulkhead
FC/APC bulkhead
Dimensions (WxHxL) [mm]
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
483 x 50.1 x 382.1 (19” 1U)
Weight [kg]
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

1) Module temperature.

Y10
Y10 HP
E15
E15 HP
X15
X15 HP
T20 HP
Power supply requirements [VAC, Hz]
100-240, 50-60
100-240, 50-60
100-240, 50-60
100-240, 50-60
100-240, 50-60
100-240, 50-60
100-240, 50-60
Digital interface
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
USB 2.0, Eth. 10/100
Amplitude and frequency modulation [V]
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
DB9 (male), differential 2×5
Fiber output type
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
Fiber pigtail length [m]
App. 1
App. 1
App. 1
App. 1
App. 1
App. 1
App. 1