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1 Laser Description
A SuperK COMPACT laser is a white light lasers (WLL) system that can generate a
pulsed supercontinuum as a class 3B laser source.
Using a seed laser, light frequencies from 450 to 2400 nanometers (typical) are
emitted in a single spatially coherent beam with a pulse rate that is customizable
according to application requirements. To synchronize external equipment with
the laser pulse repetition rate, the laser is equipped with both analog and logic
ports that output synchronization signals at the laser pulse rate. Further, the
output laser pulse can be triggered using either internal software settings or an
external signal connected to one of its trigger input ports.
Figure 1 SuperK COMPACT general view
Terminology The SuperK COMPACT series includes the models listed in the “PRODUCT
GUIDE” on page 2. This guide uses the term, “laser” to refer to all SuperK
COMPACT laser variants. When information related to any specific variant is
noted, the model name is specified. The guide may also refer to NKT Photonics
as simply NKTP, the two are one and the same.