PulseScout2 Autocorrelator, Base Model, 20-3500 fs, 420-1600 nm

pulse scout optical autocorrelator for measuring ultrafast pulses.

Model PSCOUT2-BASE is the Base Model of the PulseScout2 Autocorrelator family that can measure 20 – 3500 fsec pulses, between 420 – 1600 nm wavelength. This device is not equiped with a detection module. A detection module is required for desired wavelength and sensitivity (i.e. PMT or PD).
The PulseScout2™ autocorrelators are a versatile, easy-to-use diagnostic tool for measuring ultrafast pulses. This autocorrelator family is capable of measuring pulse widths from both high repetition rate (MHz) oscillators and low repetition rate (kHz) amplifiers from visible to IR wavelength range. A photodiode detector module is suitable to detect and measure high-energy amplified pulses, and a photomultiplier detector module is to measure low-energy oscillator pulses. Conveniently, these detector modules are fully interchangeable in seconds. Alignment is straight-forward and can also be done easily even for first time users, making this autocorrelator an ideal diagnostic tool for all of your ultrafast applications. CE compliant, and includes a 12 VDC 90 Watt power supply.

Sensitivity is typically 0.1 W², UV range < 500 W².

Broad Ultrafast Pulse Width Capability

The PulseScout2 is a Michelson interferometer based autocorrelator capable of measuring pulse widths from 20 fs to 3.5 ps in the 420 -1600 nm wavelength range. It requires horizontally polarized input with a minimum beam diameter of 2 mm (1/e²). The base model contains the optical head shown on the left and control unit shown on the right. Interchangeable detector modules are offered but are not included with the base model.

Interchangeable Detector Modules

The PulseScout Detector modules are available in BLUE (420 - 550nm), RED (520 - 750nm), NIR (700 - 100nm), and IR (1000 - 1600nm). Two versions are offered for each wavelength range: photomultiplier tube PMT models for high repetition rate (MHz) oscillators (such as Tsunami^®) and photodiode detector PD models for low repetition rate (kHz) amplifiers (such as Spitfire^®Ace™). Each detector comes with a low-pass filter and SHG crystal.

Easy to Set up and Reconfigure

The PulseScout2 optical head in base model does not include a detector module. Interchangeable detector modules can be used with the same autocorrelator optical head. You can simply replace the detector module to change the wavelength range or detector type in seconds.

Computer Interface Software Suite Included

Enabling remote control of the PulseScout2 via TCP/IP using SCPI command structure. This software package is included with the base model unit. Utilize this for integration of the PulseScout2 into automated measurement setups.

Built-in Target for Easy Alignment

Alignment is straight-forward with the built-in target and crosshair, and can be done easily even for first time users, making this autocorrelator an ideal diagnostic tool for all of your ultrafast applications.

Collinear and Non-Collinear Configurations

Easy alignment is performed in collinear mode and switching to non-collinear mode gives you a background and interference free measurement.

Specifications

Technical Specs

Analog Output
Delay: 0 - 10 V, Signal: 0 - 10 V
Beam Diameter (1/e<sup>2</sup>)
2 mm
CE Certified
Yes
Computer Interface
USB 2
Input
Trigger, TTL
Linearity
1% of Actual Scan Range
Maximum Pulse Energy
1 µJ
Maximum Pulse Rate
10 GHz
Polarization
Linear / Horizontal
Minimum Optical Power
2 mW

Maximum Optical Power
250 mW
Pulse Width
20 - 3500 fs
Remote Control
TCP/IP (SCPI Standard) via Control Software
Repetition Rate
300 Hz
Scan Range
150 fs - 15 ps
Scan Rate
10 Hz
Spectral Range
420 - 1600 nm

Analog Output
Delay: 0 - 10 V, Signal: 0 - 10 V
Beam Diameter (1/e<sup>2</sup>)
2 mm
CE Certified
Yes
Computer Interface
USB 2
Input
Trigger, TTL
Linearity
1% of Actual Scan Range
Maximum Pulse Energy
1 µJ
Maximum Pulse Rate
10 GHz
Polarization
Linear / Horizontal
Minimum Optical Power
2 mW

Maximum Optical Power
250 mW
Pulse Width
20 - 3500 fs
Remote Control
TCP/IP (SCPI Standard) via Control Software
Repetition Rate
300 Hz
Scan Range
150 fs - 15 ps
Scan Rate
10 Hz
Spectral Range
420 - 1600 nm

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