Fluence launches compact femtosecond laser

Fluence has announced the launch of the newest addition to the Jasper range of femtosecond lasers.

Jasper Micro is air-cooled and very compact, making it a choice for integration where space is limited.  

Pulse duration is tuneable from < 270 femtoseconds to 8 picoseconds meaning it can be versatile in challenging applications (optionally tuneable up to 20 picoseconds). Pulse energies can be varied up to 5 µJ at 1 MHz and the output can vary from pulse-on-demand to 20 MHz.  

With a form factor of 400 x 320 x 115 mm³ and utilising technology, the Jasper Micro offers a wide range of benefits for various industries including medical, material processing, and micro technology. 

“Jasper Micro will finally solve your problems for applications where you need to have a decent energy level, but you do not want to end up with a bulky overkill of average power” says Dariusz Świerad, director of sales and marketing at Fluence Technology. 

Surgical and clinical diagnostics 

Jasper Micro is used for applications in the field of ophthalmology such as LASIK, PRK and DNA transfection eye surgery. Other medical applications include cancer treatment, tattoo-removal, and non-invasive imaging. The high energy pulses and high repetition rate allow for efficient ablation of tissue, while the short pulse duration reduces the heat affected zone, minimising thermal damage, making it ideal for surgical procedures and cancer treatments. 

Material processing  

The high energy pulses and high repetition rate of Jasper Micro mean it can be used for material processing applications such as cutting, drilling and marking. The utilisation of ultrashort pulses reduces the heat affected zone, allowing for increased productivity and precision in the manufacturing industry. For glass marking and processing, high-energy femtosecond laser pulses from Jasper Micro are useful because they break the bonds inside glass, creating a precise cut or mark without generating heat that can cause thermal stress or cracking of the cut edge. In PCB and electronics manufacturing and repairs, the ability to process copper with utmost precision enables many new applications in this field. 

Micro technology 

Jasper Micro is also used for applications in micro technology, such as PCB and electronic repairs, photopolymerisation, spectroscopy and multi-photonic microscopy. The parameters available from Jasper Micro are well suited to the precise ablation and laser-material interaction of delicate materials and the compact size makes integration easier.