18 December 2025
HÜBNER Photonics proudly announces a higher power model of the VALO Tidal femtosecond laser. Now available with 3 W of output power, the VALO Tidal delivers pulse durations of typically 30 fs in a compact and robust footprint.
What makes VALO innovative is its ability to provide some of the shortest femtosecond pulses and highest peak powers available in a compact fiber laser system. An integrated, computer-controlled group velocity dispersion (GVD) pre-compensation module ensures that maximum pulse quality and peak power are delivered directly at the sample, improving the efficiency of nonlinear optical processes and multiphoton excitation. Optional modules for power modulation, fiber coupling, second-harmonic generation, and system synchronization enable seamless integration into advanced instrumentation.
VALO addresses common challenges associated with ultrafast laser systems, including complexity, alignment sensitivity, pulse distortion, and maintenance requirements. Its turnkey design enables researchers to achieve high-performance imaging and spectroscopy without the operational burden typically associated with traditional ultrafast laser platforms. Fast startup, remote control functionality, and operation without water cooling further simplify laboratory deployment.
Key features and benefits:
- High optical bandwidth beyond gain bandwidth for clean ultrafast pulses.
- Integrated dispersion pre-compensation for superior nonlinear microscopy performance.
- Ideal for second and third harmonic imaging with standard microscope objectives.
- Efficient excitation of red fluorophores (1000–1040 nm) for brighter signals, deeper penetration, and improved contrast.
- Applications include advanced multiphoton imaging, fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM), broadband terahertz generation, and nonlinear wafer inspection.