Ultrafast Amplifier Combines Unprecedented Performance And Industrialized Reliability

Astrellais the next-generation, ultrafast, kHz amplifier from Coherent Inc. combining state-of the-art, high (> 6 mJ/pulse) energy, short (< 35 fs) pulse-width, excellent beam quality (M2< 1.25) and industrialized durability. The unmatched reliability of this new, one-box amplifier will enable a wide range of demanding scientific applications, offering higher productivity and, hence, lower data acquisition costs than any alternative amplifier source. Astrella’s industry-leading reliability is backed by extremely affordable warranty packages providing coverage of up to five years, eliminating the potential for unbudgeted operating costs.

The reliability and longevity of the Astrella platform is a direct result of Coherent’s use of a HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) verification process, a rigorous approach to quality control used to ensure high product reliability in a wide range of industries. Astrella’s long term reliability is further enhanced by the overhead provided by the system sub-components; for example, the ability to operate the amplifier pump laser far below rated diode current levels provides high operating overhead in output power and diode lifetime.

Astrella is intended for a broad range of applications including ultrafast spectroscopy and pump-probe studies in photochemistry, solid-state research and biology. Its ability to operate continuously for long periods of uninterrupted data acquisition makes Astrella ideal for exacting applications where data runs can exceed 24 hours.

About Coherent, Inc.
Founded in 1966, Coherent, Inc. is a world leader in providing photonics based solutions to the commercial and scientific research markets, and is part of the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000. For more information, visit http://www.Coherent.com.