Spider IR
Characterization for Small Bandwidths and Longer Pulses at 1 µm Central Wavelength
Overview
The Spider IR is a precision tool optimized for the complete spectral and temporal characterization of laser pulses in the infrared. Based on the patented Spider technology, it extends the existing range of APE Spider models to cover longer pulses, between 30 and 500 fs, at a central wavelength of around 1 µm. It also supports detection of the chirp sign for stretched pulses greater than 2 ps width, making it a smart choice for the alignment of pulse compressors.
True Single-shot
With its two internal spectrometers (for fundamental spectrum and upconverted interferogram) the Spider IR is able to simultaneously measure and analyze both spectra needed for pulse reconstruction, by using the same pulse. This gives it true single-shot capability. Furthermore, the Spider IR control software supports real-time calculation of the temporal amplitude and phase.
At a Glance
- Best choice for pulses between 30 and 500 fs at 1 µm central wavelength
- Spectral intensity and phase plus temporal intensity and phase measurement
- Real-time and true single-shot measurement of intensity and phase
- High level of automated software support and internal camera-assisted alignment
- Full software suite included
Specifications
| Spider IR Specification | |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 970 ... 1070 nm Others on request |
| Typical Applications | Characterization of lasers with small bandwidths, larger pulse widths, e.g. 1 µm laser |
| Spectral Bandwidth | > 6 ... 50 nm |
| Pulse Width | 30 … 500 fs; 5 ps for chirp direction measurement only |
| Laser Repetition Rate | Any |
| Single-shot | Yes |
| Input Polarization | Linear horizontal |
| Input Power | ~ 100 mW at e.g. 80 MHz; ~ 20 mW at e.g. 1 kHz |
| Input Trigger | TTL for f < 10 Hz |
| Connection | USB |
| Software Suite | Included |
| FC Spider / Spider IR Software Suite | |
|---|---|
| ▪ Alternative interferogram demodulation analysis: Fourier / Wavelet ▪ Peak power calculation ▪ Measurement of phase differences (Dispersion measurement) ▪ Spectral phase derivation up to fourth order ▪ Simulation of additional theoretical dispersion (GDD, TOD, FOD) ▪ Spectrogram (X-FROG, SHG-FROG) and Wigner trace representation of the pulse ▪ E-field plot |
Datasheets & Brochures
APE Spiders rev. 3.1.1 (pdf / english)
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Software Suite
Powerful Spider Software Package
- Spectral and temporal reconstruction
- Alternative interferogram demodulation methods: Fourier / Wavelet
- E-field plot
- Peak power calculation
- Measurement of phase differences
- Spectral phase derivation up to fourth order
- Simulation of additional theoretical dispersion (GDD, TOD, FOD)
- Spectrogram (X-FROG, SHG-FROG) and Wigner trace representation of the pulse
