APE LX SPIDER Phase Resolved Pulse Measurement

LX SPIDER

The LX Spider is a compact and robust instrument for complete spectral and temporal characterization of femtosecond laser pulses in the range of approximately 25 ... 200 fs (with two exchangeable optics sets - one included with unit).

The LX Spider measures the spectral amplitude and phase using the SPIDER (Spectral Phase Interferometry for Direct Electric-field Reconstruction) principle. It is based on a patented technology, using a single crystal to up-convert the two test pulse replica and to introduce the spectral shear without the need for an additional chirped pulse. From the spectral quantities the temporal amplitude and phase are calculated in real-time.

Due to the drastically simplified setup, the LX Spider is very compact, easy to align and use. With its automization, calibration is done via simply a mouse click in a matter of secondes. Offering realtime operation, the automated LX Spider is the ideal tool for optimization of complex ultrafast setups like amplifiers and pulse compressors.

The instrument comes ready to use including all required software.

Features

Compact and robust design
Easy alignment
Realtime operation
Fully automated
Single shot capability

Specifications
Wavelength range	750 ... 900 nm
	Optics set 1	Optics set 2
Pulse width (for transform limited pulses)	80 ... 25 fs	200 ... 70 fs
Spectral bandwidth	13 ... 40 nm	5 ... 15 nm
Pulse width (for non-transform limited pulses)	< 150 fs	< 300 fs
Input polarization	Linear / any orientation
Input power	10 mW @ 80 MHz, 80 fs ~ 20 mW @ 5 kHz, 35 fs
Size	180 x 215 x 100 mm³

Option

Exchange of optics set

Distributors

Australia: Coherent Scientific

China: Pinnacle / PulsePower

France: Optoprim

Great Britain and Ireland: Photonic Solutions

India: Laser Science

Israel: Ammo Engineering

Japan: Phototechnica

Poland: Eurotec

Scandinavia, Baltic States: Gammadata

Spain, Portugal: Innova Scientific

Switzerland: Dyneos

Taiwan: SuperbIN

USA and Canada: AP&E