Ultrafast 2.1µm Holmium Lasers for GHz ablation

This project aims to validate the market potential of a novel femtosecond laser operating at 2-3 µm, offering high power and short pulse durations for diverse applications.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

Femtosecond lasers are ubiquitous tools in science and industry, their widespread applications aided by their increasingly wide commercial availability. However, most femtosecond lasers operate at a wavelength of around 1 µm, which hinders many potential new uses.

Market Interest in Longer Wavelengths

In the last years, there has been an increased interest in longer wavelengths, in particular the wavelength region between 2-3 µm. However, only very few laser systems exist in the laser market at these wavelengths.

Potential Applications

This wavelength region has large potential for many fields, including:

  • Material processing
  • Laser surgery
  • Gas sensing

Additionally, it is valuable in a variety of scientific applications, such as spectroscopy.

Project Proposal

In this project, we propose to explore the market potential of a femtosecond laser system based on a new laser gain material demonstrated in the context of our ERC St.G Project. This system operates in the 2-3 µm wavelength region with record high average power and short pulse durations.

Unique Parameters and Market Validation

The unique parameter set this laser offers at this wavelength has the potential to disrupt material processing applications. This project aims at validating the potential of the laser for this market.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-10-2023
Einddatum31-3-2025
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • RUHR-UNIVERSITAET BOCHUMpenvoerder

Land(en)

Germany

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