Spectra-Physics, a Newport Corp. brand, offers its Quasar 355-45, a UV laser that delivers >45W (225 µJ) at high repetition rates. The laser features TimeShift technology for pulse shaping and burst-mode operation as well as programmable pulse widths from <5 ns to >100 ns over repetition rates from 0 to 1 MHz – factor of two improvements in repetition rate range and minimum pulse width over the >40 W Quasar 355-40. Spectra-Physics’ laser is intended for fast, precision manufacturing of many types of microelectronic devices and components.
Also available is the Quasar 532-75 model featuring >75 W (375 µJ) green output. The Quasar platform combines fiber laser, power amplifier, and harmonics technologies. Utilizing long-life components and UV manufacturing processes, Quasar has passed extensive environmental qualification testing, and each laser in production is subjected to rigorous tests to ensure high reliability.
