SHG · Potassium

770 nm Fiber Laser

The QTekLaser™ 770 nm Fiber Laser is a high-performance source for atomic physics, quantum research, potassium transitions, laser cooling, and interferometry. Using second-harmonic generation (SHG), it delivers up to 2 W of narrow-linewidth, polarization-maintaining output in a compact 3U 19" rack-mount chassis with an IoT-enabled control system.

2 W
Power
PM
Output
<-130 dBc/Hz
Relative Intensity Noise (RIN)
770 nm SHG fiber laser
Need a different wavelength? The 770 nm system is one configuration of our second-harmonic (SHG) platform covering 765–805 nm. We routinely build custom wavelengths across this range. Tell us your target line.
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Features

  • Output power 2 W
  • High reliability with all-fiber design
  •  Excellent power stability (<1%)
  •  User-friendly interface via IoT technology
  • 3U 19" Rack mount
  • Certified to IEC 60825-1:2014 safety standards

Applications

  • Quantum computing
  • Metastable-state reset
  • Repumping
  • State-selective redout
  • Leakage and erasure detection
  • Research

Second-Harmonic Generation (SHG)

QTekLaser offers laser systems with extended wavelength range by combining nonlinear frequency conversion technologies. Through second-harmonic generation (SHG) we achieve significant laser power at the visible and NIR regime (figure 2;  red-shaded cells of table 1).  With the development of waveguide technology, nonlinear frequency conversion has become a powerful tool to extend the application scope of fiber lasers.

SFG Output Wavelength Matrix
SF-AMP-Tm2
(865 – 1030 nm)
SF-AMP-Yb
(1012 – 1112nm)
SF-AMP-Er
(1530 – 1610 nm)
SF-AMP-Tm
(1730 – 2060 nm)
SF-AMP-Yb
(1012 – 1112 nm)
466 – 535 nm 506 – 556 nm
SF-AMP-Er
(1530 – 1610 nm)
553 – 628 nm 609 – 658 nm 765 – 805 nm
SF-AMP-Tm
(1730 – 2060 nm)
576 – 687 nm 638 – 722 nm 812 – 904 nm 865 – 1030 nm
Table 1. Wavelength extension of QTekLaser products via nonlinear frequency conversion. The red-shaded cells represent second-harmonic generation (SHG) and the blue-shaded cells sum-frequency generation (SFG).
fiber laser system with an integrated frequency doubler
Figure 2. QTekLaser fiber laser system with an integrated frequency doubler.

Specifications

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770 nm Fiber Laser — Specifications
ParameterValueUnit
LaserCenter wavelength770.15nm
Operation modeCW/
Max output power2W
Output fiber typePM780-HP
Beam quality (M2)<1.1/
Relative intensity noise (RIN) for freq. >10 kHz-130dBc/Hz
Output fiber length3m
Polarization directionSlow axis or key direction/
Polarization extinction ratio (PER)21.7dB
Optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR)50dB
ElectricalMax power consumption114W
AC power supply voltage110V
Fuse8 A, 250 VAC, 5×20 mm/
Remote interlock voltage3.3V
GeneralWarm-up time10min
CoolingChilled water/
Suggested chiller temperature21°C
Chilled water flow rate>=0.65GPM
Room temperature17 – 25°C
Room humidity30 – 60%
Weight17.9 (39.4)kg (lbs)
Class 4 Laser

QTekLaser lasers comply with Federal Regulations (21 CFR Subchapter J, Part 1040)  as administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health and are certified to IEC 60825-1:2014 standards.

It is the end user's responsibility to ensure that no significant light is retroreflected back into QTekLaser systems as this can degrade performance and potentially damage the lasers. To prevent this, the use of an external optical isolator is strongly recommended.  Damage due to retroreflected light is not covered under warranty.

Ordering Information

Part Number: QT-LASR-SHG-770-2-A-2-2-0
Laser Type: Seed laser + Er-doped fiber amp + SHG
Product Selection Guide

Performance

Beam Profile

Beam Profile: 770 nm
Figure 3. Beam Profile 770 nm. The beam is collimated with a Thorlabs F220APC-780 collimator, not included. It exhibits an excellent, round Gaussian profile with a 1/e² beam diameter of 1.7  mm.

Laser Power vs. Current 

Laser Power vs. Current: 770 nm 
Figure 4. Laser Power vs. Current 770 nm.

Optical Spectrum

Optical Spectrum: 770 nm OSNR 50 dB
Figure 5. Optical Spectrum: 770 nm OSNR 50 dB

AMO Application
Potassium D1 Atomic Absorption

Potassium D1 atomic absorption
Figure 6. AMO Application: Potassium D1 Atomic Absorption 770 nm.

Relative Intensity Noise (RIN)

770 nm relative intensity noise (RIN)
Figure 7. Relative Intensity Noise (RIN) 770 nm, <-130 dBc/Hz >10 kHz

Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER)

polarization extinction ratio (PER) 770 nm
Figure 8. Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER) 770 nm 21.7 dB.

Quantum Applications

The 770 nm fiber laser is designed for neutral-atom quantum-computing. Its narrow-linewidth, 2 W output supports repumping and metastable-state reset, state-selective readout, and the leakage- and erasure-detection steps that raise gate fidelity in array-based processors with enough headroom to feed several beam paths from one laser.

Mechanical Dimensions

770 nm fiber laser mechanical dimensions, 4U water cooled
Figure 9. 770 nm fiber laser mechanical dimensions, 4U water cooled.
770 nm fiber laser mechanical dimensions, 3U air cooled
Figure 10. 770 nm fiber laser mechanical dimensions, 3U air cooled.

Product Photos

770 nm  fiber laser system 3U chassis air cooled
Figure 11. 770 nm fiber laser 3U chassis air cooled.
770 nm  fiber laser system 3U chassis back panel air cooled
Figure 12. 770 nm fiber laser 3U chassis back panel air cooled.