MERLIN-1030
Short Pulses. Right where they matter.
Built on our HUMMINGBIRD oscillator, MERLIN-1030 combines air-cooled operation, variable power control and adjustable dispersion pre-compensation — with no external electronics required. Optional fiber coupling adds flexibility to suit your application!
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Experience the Future of Laser Technology
Merlin-1030 brings ultrafast laser technology together in one ultra-compact, all-in-one system. Built on our proven HUMMINGBIRD oscillator, it combines powerful femtosecond performance with streamlined integration - so you can focus on your research and applications.
Discover what Merlin-1030 can bring to your next project. Contact us today to discuss your application and integration requirements.
Revolutionary Miniaturization
MERLIN-1030 brings high-performance femtosecond laser technology into an ultra-compact, all-in-one system. Built on our HUMMINGBIRD oscillator, its air-cooled design requires no external electronics, simplifying integration into space-constrained OEM products.
With fast power control, adjustable dispersion pre-compensation and optional fiber coupling, MERLIN-1030 combines versatile functionality with a compact footprint - helping you meet demanding application requirements without unnecessary system complexity.
Length: 100 mm
Width: 95 mm
Height: 74 mm
Weight: <1 kg
Each MERLIN laser oscillator features integrated internal memory. When you connect the laser system to your computer, it appears as a USB flash drive containing the graphical user interface, the product manual, and a comprehensive Product Performance Report (PPR) with all measurement data recorded prior to shipment.
Uncompromising Performance
Ultra-compact yet powerful, MERLIN combines exceptional femtosecond performance with versatile pulse and power control - all in an air-cooled, all-in-one design:
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Ultrashort pulses of <200 fs at 1030 nm
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Average output power of >1 W and pulse energies of >20 nJ
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A repetition rate of 50 MHz, with alternative rates from 50 MHz to 1 GHz available as options
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Excellent beam quality with M² <1.2
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Adjustable dispersion pre-compen-sation to compensate for downstream optics
Pulse Duration (sech²):
Avg. Output Power:
Repetition Rates:
Beam Quality Factor M²:
Wavelength:
Adjustable Dispersion Pre-Compensation
Fast Power Control (Bandwidth 1MHz, -3dB)
<200 fs
>1.0 W
50 MHz - 1 GHz
<1.2
1032 nm
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Variable output power from 0–100%, with fast modulation up to 1 MHz (−3 dB bandwidth)
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Air-cooled operation and a single USB-C power connection for straightforward integration
Designed for continuous 24/7 operation, MERLIN brings powerful ultrafast capabilities to compact instruments and demanding laboratory setups.
MERLIN-1030 (50 MHz version)
Cost-Effective Innovation
By miniaturizing complex laser technology, we've not only reduced size but also significantly lowered production costs. MERLIN makes cutting-edge femtosecond laser technology accessible to a broader range of institutions and businesses.
Attractive Single Unit and Volume Prices
Typical Measurement Data (Hummingbird-1030)
Short Pulses. Right where they matter.
MERLIN-1030 brings ultra-compact, all-in-one femtosecond performance to advanced microscopy, microfabrication and life-science research. Adjustable dispersion pre-compensation helps counteract pulse broadening introduced by downstream optics, supporting short pulses at the sample. Variable output power lets you tailor the excitation level to your application.
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Two-photon fluorescence microscopy: Drive nonlinear fluorescence excitation with ultrashort pulses, using adjustable dispersion pre-compensation to help maintain short pulse durations at the focal plane.
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Second-harmonic generation (SHG) imaging: Enable label-free imaging of SHG-active structures with a compact femtosecond source.
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Multiphoton polymerization and 3D microfabrication: Support localized nonlinear exposure for fabricating fine three-dimensional structures, with adjustable power to optimize processing conditions.
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Multiphoton microendoscopy: Bring femtosecond excitation to compact endoscopic imaging systems, with optional fiber-coupled output for flexible integration.
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Laser-assisted cell permeabilization and optical transfection: Support research into localized, laser-induced membrane permeabilization for introducing molecules into cells.
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Custom instruments and OEM integration: Simplify space-constrained system designs with an air-cooled, all-in-one architecture, USB-C power and communication, and analog power control.
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