Time-Domain

Pulsed terahertz solutions

TOPTICA offers complete systems and components for time-domain terahertz generation: The TeraFlash pro sets new standards in terms of dynamic range, bandwidth and measurement speed. Combining TOPTICA’s FemtoFiber smart laser technology with state-of-the-art InGaAs antennas, the system achieves a peak dynamic range of 100 dB and a bandwidth greater than 6 THz. The new “Dual” option enables simultaneous operation of two emitter-receiver pairs.

The TeraFlash smart comprises two synchronized femtosecond lasers, eliminating the need for a mechanical delay. This results enables terahertz-based thickness gauging at unprecedented speed: the system acquires up to 1600 complete pulse traces – and hence, thickness readings – per second.

In addition, TOPTICA provides a variety of ultrafast fiber lasers for researchers working with GaAs-based photoconductive switches or with organic-crystal emitters. All of the lasers come with superior specifications. Owing to the use of robust saturable absorber mirror technology for mode-locking, they offer turnkey operation and do not require any mechanical alignment.

  • Fast shaker – 60 traces/s @ 50 ps
  • 100 dB dynamic range, > 6 THz bandwidth
  • THz path length variation from 15-110 cm
  • Ultrafast measurements:
    1600 pulse traces / sec
  • Time-domain dynamic range:
    50 dB in 1 ms, > 80 dB in 1 s
  • Patented ECOPS technology
    patent numbers:
    ECOPS: US 7,957,435
    TECOPS: US 9,774,161
  • Fast-scan option: > 40 pixel/s NEW
  • Transmission and reflection-mode imaging
  • Wide range of user-selectable contrast parameters
  • Bandwidth > 6 THz
  • Average power typ. 70 µW
  • SM/PM fiber pigtail
  • Wavelength 1560 nm
  • Power > 80 mW
  • Pulse width < 60 fs