On May 20, Dr. Christian Gaida, our Head of R&D, presented the latest advances in 2µm high-power fiber laser systems. The presentation is now available on our YouTube channel.
If you work with or are exploring 2 µm laser technology, this is a talk worth catching.
About the topic
Tm-based fiber lasers have emerged as a versatile platform for high-power pulse generation in the 2 µm spectral region. Recent advances in commercial 2 µm fiber laser technology are outlined, covering both ultrafast and nanosecond operation regimes.
For industrial applications, a compact and robust ultrafast 2 µm fiber laser platform has been developed with emphasis on serviceability and suitability for semiconductor processing.
In the nanosecond regime, 2 µm fiber lasers now reach up to 1 kW average power and 10 mJ pulse energy, with pulse durations ranging from 10 ns to 500 ns and high wall-plug efficiency. These results represent a significant technological milestone and underline the ongoing progress of this technology.
About the presenter
Christian Gaida received his M.Sc. in 2013 and his Dr. in Physics from Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2019. Following his doctorate, he joined Active Fiber Systems GmbH as a technical project manager and currently leads the research and development department.
