New MATRIX UV Laser for High-Throughput Applications

Santa Clara, Calif., June 30, 2009 - Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) has expanded its family of MATRIX™ lasers with a new ultraviolet model optimized to produce 1.5 Watts at a high repetition rate of 70 kHz, in order to support high-throughput applications. In addition to high speed, the MATRIX 355-1.5-70 delivers enhanced precision by enabling complete control over pulse energy and timing from the first to the last pulse. For example, the pulse energy can be held constant as the repetition rate is varied. Moreover, the cost/performance ratio of this new laser is specifically targeted at industrial processing applications where cost per processed unit is just as important as reliable operation and stable parameters over time.

Resonant Optical Scanner SC-3

The fixed frequency resonant optical scanner is a sub-miniature electromagnetically driven moving mirror device, which deflects a light beam with a continuous sinusoidal motion. The mirror assembly is attached at the center of a taut band spring. The scanning frequency range of the SC-3 type scanner is from 100 Hz to 1000 Hz, fixed at any one value within the range. The scan angle is inversely proportional to the frequency, and is a function of the mirror size. The operation at the resonant frequency is sustained by a positive feedback amplifier, the AGC driver or the ED driver. The driver controls the mirror scan angle and provides a reference signal or a position output. The standard operating temperature is 0oC to +55oC. Other temperature range and vacuum operation are available upon request.

Improved photon counters with Ultra Low Noise for the NIR spectral range

id Quantique has released a new firmware version v4.0 for the id201, offering new functionalities such as: - Adjustable detection probability. The detection probability can now be adjusted to 10%, 15%, 20% or 25% or user defined.
- Adjustable dead time: 0s, 1us, 2us, 5us, 10us, 20us, 40us, 60us, 80us, 100us.
- The gate width can be user defined from 0 up to 20ns.
- Increased maximal trigger rate. Internal trigger: 1kHz, 10kHz, 100kHz, 1MHz. External trigger: up to 8 MHz.

Low Fluorescence Optics

Optimax has the manufacturing expertise, optics cleaning and coating technology to produce low fluorescence optical components. These lenses are useful for deep ultraviolet (DUV) and low signal to noise applications in the medical and semiconductor markets. Optimax is proud to support programs that will benefit mankind. For more information, contact Rick Plympton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 585-265-1066.