Applications
Our ultra‑compact laser systems are designed for reliable 24/7 operation in a wide range of applications, including:
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Engraving
- Micromachining
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... and many other advanced photonics applications
2-Photon Polymerization (2PP)
Two-photon polymerization (2PP) is a high-precision 3D printing technology that uses focused laser pulses to create complex micro- and nano-scale structures. It enables fabrication of complex 3D objects and arbitrary microstructures with a writing resolution of typically 150-200nm.
The process relies on the simultaneous absorption of two photons by a photo-sensitive resin, triggering localized polymerization within a tiny focal volume called a voxel.
In one-photon polymerization, the entire light path within the photosensitive material tends to polymerize, resulting in solidification along the beam trajectory. In two-photon polymerization, polymerization is confined to the focal volume where the light intensity is highest, enabling true 3D structuring with sub-micrometer resolution
Suitable Laser Systems for 2-Photon Polymerization
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye and visual system, ranging from refractive errors to complex disorders of the retina and crystalline lens.
In modern refractive and cataract surgery, it is important to distinguish between primarily corneal procedures, which reshape the cornea to correct refractive errors, such as:
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​and intra-ocular procedure, which modify or replace the eye’s crystalline lens to achieve the desired optical outcome. Intra-ocular procedures include
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FLACS (Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Cataract Surgery), which uses a femtosecond laser to assist in removing the cloudy natural lens and implanting an intraocular lens.
Recognizing these fundamental differences in anatomical target and surgical objective provides a clear framework for understanding contemporary ophthalmic practice and the role of advanced laser technologies in vision correction.
Suitable Laser Systems for Ophthalmic Applications
coming soon
PEREGRINE-343
Pulse Duration:
<300 fs​​​
Pulse Energy:
up to 5 µJ
Output Power:
up to 2.5 W
Wavelength:
343 nm
Rep. Rate:
optimized for 1 rep. rate
LASIK
LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular eye surgery procedure used to correct vision problems.
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In simple terms, it's a way to reshape the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. This reshaping helps focus light properly onto the retina, improving vision and reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
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During the procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea's surface by means of a femtosecond laser (1), which is then lifted (2) to allow the UV Excimer laser to reshape the underlying tissue (3). The flap is then repositioned, acting as a natural bandage (4).
During the procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea's surface by means of a femtosecond laser (1), which is then lifted (2) to allow the UV Excimer laser to reshape the underlying tissue (3). The flap is then repositioned, acting as a natural bandage (4).
SMILE
SMILE (SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction) is a minimally invasive laser eye surgery that corrects refractive errors like nearsightedness and astigmatism.
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The procedure uses a femtosecond laser to create a small, lens-shaped piece of tissue, called a lenticule (2), within the cornea (1). This lenticule is then removed through a tiny incision (3), which reshapes the cornea (4) and improves vision, all without the need to create a corneal flap.
The SMILE procedure uses a femtosecond laser to create a small, lens‑shaped piece of tissue, called a lenticule (2), within the cornea (1). This lenticule is then removed through a tiny incision (3), which reshapes the cornea (4) and improves vision, all without the need to create a corneal flap.
FLACS
FLACS (Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery) uses a high-precision laser to create incisions in the cornea, create a circular opening in the lens capsule (=capsulotomy), and fragment the cataract-affected lens.
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The procedure is typically performed in two main steps:
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First, the femtosecond laser is used to make precise corneal and lens cuts (1), create a circular opening in the anterior lens capsule (2), and pre‑fragment the lens (3).​
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Second, the surgeon manually removes the cataract fragments (4) and implants the intraocular lens (5).
During the procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea's surface by means of a femtosecond laser (1), which is then lifted (2) to allow the UV Excimer laser to reshape the underlying tissue (3). The flap is then repositioned, acting as a natural bandage (4).
Laser‑induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)
​Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a rapid chemical analysis technique that uses a short laser pulse to create a micro-plasma on a sample's surface, causing the emission of characteristic light from excited atoms and ions.
This emitted light is then collected and analyzed using a spectrometer to determine the elemental composition of the sample, offering advantages such as minimal sample preparation, fast measurement times, and the ability to detect a wide range of elements.
A short laser pulse is used to create a micro-plasma on a sample's surface, causing the emission of characteristic light from excited atoms and ions.
This emitted light is then collected and analyzed using a spectrometer to determine the elemental composition of the sample, offering advantages such as minimal sample preparation, fast measurement times, and the ability to detect a wide range of elements.
Suitable Laser Systems for LIBS
coming soon
PEREGRINE-343
Pulse Duration:
<300 fs​​​
Pulse Energy:
up to 5 µJ
Output Power:
up to 2.5 W
Wavelength:
343 nm
Rep. Rate:
optimized for 1 rep. rate
2-Photon Microscopy
Two-photon microscopy encompasses several specialized nonlinear techniques, each adapted for imaging, manipulation, or measurement of (mainly) biological specimens:​
The most common form, using two photons to excite standard fluorophores in deep tissue for high resolution imaging.
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2P Fluorescence Microscopy​​
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Second Harmonic Generation Microscopy
Nonlinear imaging modality that detects non-centrosymmetric structures (e.g., collagen), useful for label-free tissue imaging.
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2P Optogenetics
Used to activate or inhibit cells with light in neuroscience and physiology.
Suitable Laser Systems for 2-Photon Microscopy
Seed Laser for Amplified Systems
Our ultra-compact femtosecond oscillators are ideal seed sources for amplified systems, providing excellent temporal stability, low noise, and a clean spectral profile for precise pulse shaping. It can be seamlessly integrated into multi-pass or regenerative amplifier architectures to deliver highly repeatable, high-energy pulses at the target wavelength. This makes it particularly attractive for industrial, scientific, and medical laser platforms where reliability, small footprint, and long-term stability are critical.
Our Hummingbird laser oscillator is shown here as part of a fictitious chirped‑pulse amplification (CPA) scheme. The parameters indicated are for illustrative and educational purposes only and do not represent a complete system specification.