Unlocking the power of sub-50 fs lasers for time-domain Kerr-effect spectroscopy
Compact Sub-50 fs Lasers for Time-Domain Kerr-Effect Spectroscopy - A HÜBNER Photonics White Paper
Are you looking to push the boundaries of material analysis, microelectronics inspection, or pharmaceutical development? This White Paper reveals groundbreaking advancements in laser technology that open new possibilities and opportunities for commercial systems based on time-domain Kerr-effect spectroscopies.
Time-domain spectroscopies based on the optical Kerr effect can provide a glimpse into the ultrafast processes that dictate fundamental properties of material and biological samples. Such experiments can provide insights into molecular interactions and energy transfer processes that could facilitate improved solar cell efficiencies, better pharmaceuticals, and new photonics devices.
But, until recently, this technique has been confined to academic research labs due to the limited availability of compact and robust laser sources with sub-50 fs pulse durations. In this white paper, a compact, commercially available fibre-based femtosecond laser displaying a 34 fs pulse duration was used to verify the capability of such laser sources for both optical Kerr effect (OKE) spectroscopy and Raman-induced Kerr effect spectroscopy (RIKES), thus opening new possibilities and opportunities for commercial systems based on these techniques.
Who should read this White Paper?
This White Paper is a useful resource for research and development leaders, materials scientists, and professionals in pharmaceuticals, photonics, and microelectronics. If you are in an organisation focused on advancing materials research, developing more efficient solar cells, creating safer pharmaceuticals, or exploring the frontiers of photonics, this paper will provide you with some fantastic insights and technological solutions.
What does this White Paper contain?
In this White Paper, you’ll discover how compact, fibre-based femtosecond lasers delivering sub-50 fs pulse durations can powerfully enhance time-domain spectroscopy methods. Traditionally limited to academic research due to the bulk and complexity of laser systems, Kerr-effect spectroscopies are now feasible for wider applications with the introduction of VALO femtosecond lasers. This paper details:
- The underlying principles of optical Kerr effect (OKE) and Raman-induced Kerr effect spectroscopy (RIKES)
- How the compact VALO femtosecond laser (delivering 34 fs pulses) enables high sensitivity in commercial applications
- Experimental results demonstrating these lasers' effectiveness in OKE and RIKES with minimal footprint and high reliability
With a growing demand for advanced spectroscopic techniques across industries, this paper offers an insight into how recent innovations in compact, robust femtosecond lasers are transforming these complex techniques into commercially viable solutions. You’ll gain insights into how these laser sources enable high-precision, label-free material analysis, facilitating breakthroughs in fields as diverse as pharmaceuticals, energy, and photonics. Explore the future of ultrafast spectroscopy with compact laser solutions that bring complex laboratory techniques to practical, commercial applications.
