Acousto-Optic Devices

Acousto-optic devices and drivers for pulsed laser control

We have been a leader in the design and manufacture of acousto-optics for over 35 years, bringing together some of the best minds and technologies in the field to create a comprehensive line of high-quality products backed by premier service and reliability.

Expert crystal growing and processing

We hold our multiple worldwide manufacturing sites to exacting standards, from the in-house growth of our own tellurium dioxide (TeO₂) to polishing, anti-reflection coating, fabrication, and testing of devices. The result is unmatched optical power handling, and optical performance delivered consistently over time and in volume.

Finding the perfect balance of acousto-optics parameters

Every acousto-optic device is affected by trade-offs between speed, aperture size, power handling, and durability. We can help to find the optimum balance between competing performance parameters. Considering the more subtle aspects of each customer’s specific application, we work to identify the ideal device and RF driver.

Standard acousto-optic devices, custom one-off or volume OEM solutions

Whether we are matching a customer’s application to one of our many standard acousto-optic devices and drivers or creating a custom one-off or volume OEM solution, we are committed to providing responsive service. Our support team strives to respond quickly to our customers, solve problems efficiently and effectively, and deliver a product that exceeds expectations for performance, reliability, and consistency.

Deflectors

Deflectors provide precise spatial control of an optical beam at rates well beyond 250 MHz.

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Frequency Shifters

Frequency shifters shift the frequency of input light equal to the RF drive frequency.

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Mode Lockers

Mode lockers modulate the loss within a laser cavity at its resonant frequency, at a rate of up to 200 MHz.

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Modulators

Modulators allow the intensity of light to be controlled and modulated at rates that far exceed mechanical shutters.

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Multi-Channel Modulators

Multi-channel modulators enable multiple beams to be modulated or deflected independently.

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Pulse Pickers

Pulse pickers are high-speed modulators that separate and divert single laser pulses within a pulse train.

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Q-Switches

Q-switches generate high-intensity, pulsed light in laser cavities by actively controlling the Q-factor of the cavity.

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RF Drivers for Acousto-Optic Devices

RF drivers generate an RF signal that is used to generate the acoustic wave within the crystal of an AO device.

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Tunable Filters

Tunable filters are used to rapidly and dynamically select a specific wavelength from a broadband or multi-line laser source.

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Looking for fiber coupled acousto-optic modulators?

Our fiber-coupled acousto-optic modulators are all part of the Fiber-Q® series, offering a high extinction ratio, low insertion loss, and excellent stability in both polarization-maintaining (PM) and non-PM formats at modulation frequencies up to 80 MHz for visible and infrared wavelengths.

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