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    • TOPTICA Photonics Inc

    Farmington, NY 14425

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About TOPTICA Photonics Inc

    TOPTICA develops and manufactures high-end laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. The portfolio includes diode lasers, ultrafast fiber lasers, terahertz systems and frequency combs.
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    5847 County Rd 41
    Farmington, NY 14425
    United States
    http://www.toptica.com
    585-657-6663
    877-277-9897

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    TOPTICA develops and manufactures high-end laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. The portfolio includes diode lasers, ultrafast fiber lasers, terahertz systems and frequency combs.

    Products

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    Laser diodes

    CTL - Continuously Tunable Laser

    The CTL is the ultimate choice when looking for a laser that is widely and continuously tunable without any mode-hops. It has high power, a narrow linewidth and low drift. Scans...
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    Instrumentation, spectroscopy

    FALC pro

    Digitally controlled fast laser locking module
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    Laser diodes

    Laser Rack Systems

    Modular and compact 19" Laser Rack Systems for Quantum Technology Applications & Research
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    Lasers, fiber (non-telecom)

    DFC CORE +

    The DFC CORE + is a robust, 19 inch compatible optical frequency comb based on Erbium fiber technology.
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    Instrumentation, spectroscopy

    DLC TOPO

    The DLC TOPO is the widest turning, narrowest linewidth CW OPO. Remote control of all tuning actuators enables hand-free operation of over 2500-6000 cm-1 without realignment or...
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    Lasers, fiber (non-telecom)

    FemtoFiber ultra 920

    Femtosecond fiber laser for 2-photon microscopy and neuroscience
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    Meters

    Wavelength Meters

    HighFinesse laser measurement equipment
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    Laser diodes

    Multi-Laser Engines

    Fully Featured Multi-Color EnginesThe iChrome family of multi-laser engines addresses the need for lasers with multiple colors in biophotonics (microscopy, cytometry, DNA sequencing...
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    Laser diodes

    Single Frequency Lasers

    TOPTICA's single-frequency diode lasers employ state-of-the-art diode technology to achieve the highest single-frequency output power of any direct diode-based system. For example...
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    Laser diodes

    DLC pro

    DLC pro is the new benchmark for diode laser controllers. It defines a new level of low noise and convenience. Its low noise and drift levels make our DL pro series lasers even...

    Press Releases

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    Buyer's Guide

    Strongly Growing TOPTICA expands Management Team

    From Oct 1st 2018, Dr. Thomas Renner, VP Sales & Marketing since 2005, will join the Vorstand of TOPTICA Photonics AG, which expands from 2 to 3 members. Next to the company...
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    TOPTICA presents “All Wavelengths” at CLEO

    From May 15th – 17th, TOPTICA Photonics will present their high-performance lasers at CLEO Conference at San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California (USA). At booth...
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    TOPTICA Sponsored Norman F. Ramsey Prize Winner Announced

    As a proud sponsor of the APS 2018 Norman F. Ramsey Prize, TOPTICA would like to congratulate recipient Peter Zoller from Universität Innsbruck “For his pioneering ...

    Resources

    Buyer's Guide

    Time-resolved microscopy and spectroscopy using asynchronously synchronized fiber lasers

    Our new application note describes how complex time-resolved measurements can be performed using ASOPS (asynchronous optical sampling). It gives detailed insight how a system ...
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    iChrome Family brochure

    The iChrome family addresses the  need  for   multi-color   lasers   in   biophotonics (microscopy,  cytometry,  DNA...
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    Terahertz Technologies

    The terahertz range refers to electromagnetic  waves  with  frequencies  between  100  GHz  and  10  THz,  or  wavelengths...

    Articles

    FIGURE 1. A 3-g MINI2P miniaturized head-mounted two-photon microscope.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Two-photon microscopy advances bio research

    Joseph Mastron
    Decades of research focused on two-photon laser scanning microscopy is enabling new ways for neuroscientists to measure in vivo neuronal activity in three dimensions.
    In 2022, Wilhelm Kaenders, Ph.D., and Thomas Renner (right), Ph.D., introduced a new logo for the Toptica Group.
    Executive Forum

    Toptica: The evolution of a laser startup to a mature company

    Andreas Thoss
    Andreas Thoss speaks with Toptica’s Presidents Wilhelm Kaenders and Thomas Renner about the company’s founding and continuing growth.
    Toptica Photonics
    Optics

    Optical isolators handle 40 W of optical power

    LFW Staff
    Single-stage (>35 dB) and double-stage (>60 dB) optical isolators are designed to handle 40 W of optical power.
    FIGURE 1. With a large lineup of tunable diode lasers and convenient digital control, TOPTICA Photonics provides a custom solution for quantum technologies requiring lasers.
    Lasers & Sources

    Lasers shape the world of quantum technologies

    Narrow-linewidth tunable diode lasers, amplified and frequency-doubled laser systems, frequency combs, and wavelength meters enable many quantum technologies.
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    Lasers & Sources

    Toptica Photonics multilaser engine has uses in biophotonics and microscopy

    LFW Staff
    The iChrome CLE compact laser engine combines four laser lines in one box via a polarization-maintaining single-mode fiber.
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    Test & Measurement

    Toptica terahertz measurement system acquires 1600 terahertz waveforms per second

    LFW Staff
    The TeraFlash smart terahertz measurement system uses electronically controlled optical sampling and two synchronized femtosecond lasers, requiring no mechanical delay line.
    (Courtesy of IKZ)
    FIGURE 1. Currently, no common laser diodes are available in the “green” gap between about 530 nm and 620 nm.
    Lasers & Sources

    Lasers & Sources: New diode-pumped solid-state laser emits in the yellow region

    Andreas Thoss
    Pumped by blue laser diodes, a new terbium-doped fluoride crystal allows for efficient yellow and green lasing at 588 nm.
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    A portion of the staff of Toptica Photonics China.
    Lasers & Sources

    Toptica Photonics opens a facility in China

    John Wallace
    The branch, Toptica Photonics China, will focus on product development as well as supporting all of Toptica's lasers.
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    Lasers & Sources

    Toptica to showcase tunable optical parametric oscilllator at SPIE Photonics West 2019

    LFW Staff
    The DLC TOPO tunable optical parametric oscillator delivers wide tunability over the 1.45 to 4.00 μm spectral range.
    Practical applications of holography range from security holograms on credit cards, bank notes, and passports, to medical imaging and augmented reality.
    Lasers & Sources

    Diode Lasers: Direct and frequency-converted diode lasers provide all wavelengths for holography

    Laser diodes now fulfill the technical requirements to perform holography and lithography applications at new wavelengths in the UV and visible ranges.

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    Existing and upcoming next generationoptical telescopes require highly reliable589 nm high-power laser sources withexcellent beam quality – so-called GuideStar Lasers &ndash...
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    TOPTICA Photonics Inc. Acquires New US Headquarters

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    Fast and flexible: TOPTICA presents Advanced Terahertz Imaging Platform

    Reacting to the growing demand in non-destructive testing applications, TOPTICA has further extended its terahertz instrumentation portfolio. This year at Photonics West, the ...
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    New 300 mW Continuous-Wave UV Laser features excellent Lifetime and Plug & Play Operation

    TOPTICA's TopWave product line of industrial continuous-wave UV laser reaches a new power level. The latest member, TopWave 266, is now available with 300 mW output power at 266...
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    TOPTICA presents "All Wavelengths" at Photonics West

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    TOPTICA receives the laser guide star contract for ELT from ESO

    Munich - December 18th.TOPTICA signed an updated contract with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) for the production of four more lasers to be used in the adaptive optics...
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    ESO contracts with Toptica for Extremely Large Telescope lasers

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    Toptica, in partnership with MPB Communications, will build at least four laser sources for the ELT.
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    Toptica Photonics opens new U.S. headquarters

    Conard Holton
    Expansion allows company to support growing quantum technologies, biophotonics, and materials markets.
    FIGURE 1. An optical time-domain spectroscopy unit (a) generates the ultrafast pump/probe signals while the near-field scanner unit (b) includes the terahertz emitter and near-field detector components, as well as translation stages for high-resolution field mapping; a sample or device under test is loaded to the near-field scanner unit.
    Detectors & Imaging

    Photonics Applied: Terahertz Imaging: Terahertz imaging tackles solar cell and semiconductor process inspection

    Michael Nagel
    Replacing free-space optics with fiber-coupled, integrated components allows modular terahertz time-domain imaging systems to excel in solar and semiconductor wafer analysis.
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    TOPTICA receives OSA Engineering Award

    Munich – The Optical Society (OSA) announced on Aug. 18, 2017 that the Guide Star Alliance will be rewarded with the 2017 Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award...
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    Frequency Combs

    Frequency CombsInherently CEP-stable
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    German quantum initiative QUTEGA starts with optical single ion clock

    The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has initiated a strategy process within the field of quantum technologies that stressed the importance of this field...
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    Toptica Photonics to showcase deep-UV diode lasers at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2017

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    The DLC TA-SHG/FHG pro DUV diode lasers have utility in testing and inspection or advanced material processing.
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    All Wavelengths. 190 nm - 0.1 THz

    TOPTICA at the LASER World of Photonics 2017 TOPTICA Photonics will present their innovative lasers at the LASER World of Photonics (hall B2, booth 103). With the latest product...
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    TOPTICA Photonics and Menlo Systems sign license agreement for optical frequency combs

    TOPTICA Photonics AG and Menlo Systems GmbH announce that they have entered into a license agreement for the use of the Patent US 6,724,788 “Method and device for generating...
    Lasers & Sources

    Toptica Photonics and Menlo Systems sign license agreement for optical frequency combs

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    The agreement grants Toptica rights to commercialize the technology in the U.S. market.
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    Meters

    Wavelength Meters

    HighFinesse laser measurement equipmentUnmatched absolute accuracy down to 2 MHzMeasurement ranges from UV to IR (192 nm .. 11 µm)For pulsed and cw lasersSensitivity down to nW...
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    Frequency counters

    Difference Frequency Comb (DFC)

    TOPTICA’s frequency comb product line is a modular system that supports a broad variety of applications. Three basic versions of the DFC are available: DFC CORE, DFC CORE+ and...
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    Introducing TOPTICA Photonics Japan

    Due to the importance of Japan in the high technology and optics industry, TOPTICA founded an office for sales, marketing and service in Japan in September 2016. Currently it...
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    TOPTICA welcomes its new Vice President Production & Logistics, Dr. Mathias Schindler, starting as of April 1st, 2017. He is the successor of Walter Kraus, who over many ...
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    Scientific Diode Lasers

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    Ultrafast Fiber Laser

    The Next Generation - Reliable, Robust, Flexible
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    TOPTICA Photonics will present their latest laser innovations at the 2017 Spring Meetings of the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. Come by for a visit to talk to our experts...
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    Toptica Photonics to present UV laser at LASER World of Photonics China 2017

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    The TopWave 266 ultraviolet continuous-wave laser provides 150 mW of output power at a wavelength of 266 nm and
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    FIGURE 1. A microtoroid optical and mechanical resonator at the same time.
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    Diode Lasers: Exploring micro- and nanostructures with tunable diode lasers

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    Isolators

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    Single-Stage TOPTICA Isolators

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    Single Mode Diode Lasers

    Whenever you strive for highest power, best beam quality or lowest noise, you find a reliable and professional partner in TOPTICA. Our industrial diode lasers combine first class...
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    Given the strategic importance of Japan, Toptica Photonics is opening a dedicate office for sales, marketing, and service.
    FIGURE 1. Using a Menlo Systems BlueCut microjoule femto fiber, a cross-sectional view of a bone sample cut with this laser (a; courtesy of ROWIAK GmbH), an intraocular lens fabricated out of PMMA (b), and a gold spiral for microwave applications (c; courtesy of Optec) are shown.
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    (Image credit: ESO/G. Hüdepohl)
    Four beams emerge from the new laser system on Unit Telescope 4 of the VLT. Each laser consists of a laser and electronics cabinet (with grey front) and the laser launch telescope including the laser head with fiber Raman amplifier and second-harmonic generation stage.
    Optics

    Adaptive Optics: ESO's Very Large Telescope sees four times first (laser) light

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    This SHG pro resonator is sealed, including all electric and mechanic feedthroughs. Residual air leak rates amount to 10-3–10-5 mbar-l/s.
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    Multilaser engine from Toptica Photonics delivers fiber switching speed less than 10 ms

    LFW Staff
    The iChrome SLE offers up to eight different wavelengths from 405 to 640 nm and up to 70 mW per color.
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    Toptica Photonics diode laser systems available in wavelengths from 320 to 780 nm

    LFW Staff
    The DLC TA-SHG pro diode laser systems are available in wavelengths from 320 to 780 nm.
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    Toptica Photonics to demonstrate ultrafast fiber laser at LASER World of Photonics 2015

    LFW Staff
    The FemtoFiber pro SCYb ultrafast fiber laser delivers pulses with a center wavelength of 1030 nm and duration below 100 fs.
    ESO, D. Bonaccini Calia
    The path of the SodiumStar laser beam through the atmosphere can be seen due to Rayleigh scattering, but the visibility falls to zero after a few tens of kilometers of height. When the beam enters the mesosphere's sodium layer at 100 km altitude, however, it generates the artificial star needed for adaptive-optics correction. Pointing the guide star at Saturn not only helps to orient in the night sky but leads to impressive snapshots.
    Lasers & Sources

    Toptica SodiumStar laser installed at ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile

    John Wallace
    Successful verification tests are step towards the completion of the full Adaptive Optics Facility.
    (Courtesy of Toptica)
    FIGURE 1. A diagram shows the evolution of ultrafast lasers from the original dye lasers to more-recent solid-state and fiber-based lasers.
    Lasers & Sources

    Ultrafast Scientific Lasers: Ultrafast scientific lasers expand on their legacy

    John Wallace
    The femtosecond-scale pulse durations of ultrafast lasers are ideal for science, capturing physical and biological processes that normally happen too fast to measure.
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    Toptica Photonics to demo frequency-converted diode lasers at SPIE BiOS and SPIE Photonics West 2015

    LFW Staff
    DLC SHG pro frequency-converted diode lasers offer ultra-low noise levels and narrow linewidths.
    (Courtesy of Power Technology)
    FIGURE 1. An iLLUMINA RGB laser projector containing red- and blue-emitting LDs is shown in a home-theater mockup; this product, which produces a wider color gamut than conventional projectors, will be sized up for movie-cinema use.
    Lasers & Sources

    Photonics Products: Visible Laser Diodes: Laser diodes (almost) encompass the entire visible spectrum

    John Wallace
    Green-, blue-, and red-emitting laser diodes are used alone or in combination for multifarious uses, often with enhancements such as fiber-coupling and wavelength stabilization...
    Timm Kasper
    ESO’s portable guide-star laser unit is shown in operation during field tests at the Allgäu Public Observatory.
    Lasers & Sources

    Delivery of first Toptica sodium-guide-star laser accepted by European Southern Observatory, four more coming right up

    John Wallace
    Toptica (Munich, Germany) has been creating a new generation of sodium-guide-star lasers intended for use with the adaptive optical (AO) systems integrated into future ground-...
    DLC pro all-digital controller from Toptica Photonics
    Spectroscopy

    Toptica Photonics to showcase digital laser controller at SPIE BiOS and SPIE Photonics West 2014

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    LFW Staff
    The MiniMOT-Rb small magneto-optical trap can capture rubidium atoms and cool them to ~300K.
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    Red lasers from Toptica Photonics provides 30 mW at 633 nm

    The TopMode laser uses proprietary Coherence-Advanced Regulation Method (CHARM) to provide active stabilization of the lasers’ coherence, and ensures 24/7 single-frequency operation...
    Spectroscopy

    Toptica acquires eagleyard for laser diode capabilities

    Conard Holton
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    Spectroscopy

    TERAHERTZ INSTRUMENTATION: CW terahertz technology overcomes performance and cost concerns

    Nico Vieweg
    Continuous-wave terahertz spectrometers operating at 1.5 μm can take advantage of telecom laser equipment, enabling terahertz to emerge from the lab first in the field of spectroscopy...
    Toptica Photonics TeraFlash spectroscopy system
    Test & Measurement

    Toptica Photonics spectroscopy system uses all-fiber design

    LFW Staff
    The TeraFlash tabletop platform for time-domain terahertz spectroscopy uses all-fiber design based on 1.5 μm telecom technology, combining femtosecond fiber lasers with indium...
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    Research

    Toptica Photonics guidestar laser features a narrowband Raman fiber amplifier

    LFW Staff
    The SodiumStar 20/2 guidestar laser uses a narrowband Raman fiber amplifier that amplifies the spectrally narrow and tunable diode laser seed at 1178 nm to approximately 35 W ...
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    Cell Biology

    CELL ANALYSIS/FLOW CYTOMETRY: Flow cytometry: Instruments, components, and impact

    Barbara Gefvert
    Flow cytometer developers are leveraging advances in lasers, optics, and other component technologies to enable greater capability at less cost in a compact form. Market forces...
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    Spectroscopy

    Diode lasers from Toptica Photonics have linewidth

    LFW Staff
    GreenMode and RedMode diode lasers offer output of 515 nm at 25 mW, 638 nm at 30 mW, and 685 nm at 25 mW.
    Professor Gora Shlyapnikov accepts Senior Award during BEC 2011
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    Bose-Einstein Condensation Award goes to Spielman and Shlyapnikov

    Conard Holton
    Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain--During BEC 2011: Frontiers in Quantum Gases conference (September 10-16), Dr. Ian Spielman and Prof. Gora Shlyapnikov were honored for their contributions...
    Toptica Photonics Magneto-Optical Trap (MOT) kit
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    Magneto-optical trap (MOT) kit from Toptica Photonics features spectroscopy modules

    The Magneto-Optical Trap (MOT), the most popular laser cooling and trapping setup, uses a vacuum system with optical access and a magnetic quadrupole field to trap the atoms.
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    MOPA system from Toptica Photonics offers mode-hop-free tuning range

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    The TA pro laser system is now available with output powers up to 2 W.
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    Toptica Photonics InGaAs camera for IR and NIR imaging

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    The Lynceus-320 indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) focal plane array (FPA) camera from Toptica Photonics offers high sensitivity, a 47 dB dynamic range, 320 × 256 pixel resolution...
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    Supercontinuum source from Toptica Photonics provides pulses down to 13 fs

    The FemtoFiber pro UCP is a tunable ultracompressed pulse supercontinuum light source, providing >30 mW output between 980 and 1400 nm.
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    TOPTICA opens US West Coast office

    Gail Overton
    Victor, NY--TOPTICA Photonics is opening a US West Coast office in San Jose, CA, to grow and support customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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    Toptica Photonics laser controller allows multichannel oscilloscope functionality

    DigiLock 110 provides digital laser stabilization and can be used to computer control and analyze the laser.
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    Toptica wins $6.5 M guidestar contract

    Stephen G. Anderson
    Toptica Photonics AG has been awarded the final development and supply contract for sodium guidestar lasers at the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.
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    FIGURE 1. The 50 W FASOR beam from the Starfire Optical Range 3.5 m telescope creates a guidestar in the mesospheric sodium layer on Apr. 26, 2005. The FASORtronics commercial design (inset) with and without the enclosure panels shows the single-frequency IR laser modules and the sum-frequency generator.
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    ADAPTIVE OPTICS: High-power guidestar lasers are ready for next-generation AO astronomy

    John Wallace
    Two types of sodium-guidestar laser with phenomenally high optical power have been separately conceived and developed, one at the AFRL's Starfire Optical Range and one at the ...