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K2 Photonics

Unlock the power of optical frequency combs

Femtosecond LasersZurich, Switzerland· 8 staff
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Overview

K2 Photonics develops next-generation ultrafast lasers for precision sensing. Unlock the power of optical frequency combs.

Applications & markets

Pump-probe samplingThick-film inspectionDual-comb spectroscopyPrecision ranging

Products & specifications

Figures as published by K2 Photonics. Confirm against the current datasheet before specifying or ordering.

K2-ASOPS

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The K2-ASOPS laser is an ideal tool for pump-probe measurements (ASOPS). Learn more about this innovative dual-comb laser and how it can benefit your projects.

K2-1000

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The K2-1000 laser is an ideal tool for dual-comb spectroscopy and ranging. Learn more about this innovative dual-comb laser and how it can benefit your projects.

K2-1000 specifications, as published by K2 Photonics
Specifications
Power per comb>2.0 W
Pulse duration<100 fs, clean sech 2 pulses
Repetition rate1 GHz
Pulse energy>2 nJ
Center wavelength1050±10 nm
Beam quality factor M 2<1.1
Beam ellipticity<10 %
Individual comb RIN<-160 dBc/Hz for frequencies >1 MHz
Dual comb specifications
Repetition rate differencetunable between +/- 100 kHz
Relative timing noise<10 fs [1 kHz, 100 kHz]
Outputs
Digital signalsΔf rep /f rep value with better than 10 -6 precision
Dimensions
Laser head (L x W x H)494 x 291 x 179 mm 3
Beam output height75 mm on (W) side
K2-Link Control Unit (L x W x H)395 x 436 x 88.05 mm 3 (2U 19″ rack unit)
Cabling3 m between control box and laser head
Requirements
Operating temperature15 – 30 ºC
Relative humidity20 – 70% (non-condensing)
Electrical requirements100 – 120 VAC, 3 A, 50 – 60 Hz / 200 – 240 VAC, 1.5 A, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption<150 W

K2-1000-mini

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K2-1000-mini is a powerful ultralow noise turn-key laser, available as a single or dual-comb modelocked light source. It is ideal for optical frequency comb applications, precision ranging, gas sensing, pump-probe as well as traditional laser oscillator applications, such as two-photon microscopy, a

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K2-1000-mini specifications, as published by K2 Photonics
Specifications
Power per comb>1.5 W
Pulse duration<200 fs, clean sech 2 pulses, <100 fs option available
Repetition rate1 GHz
Pulse energy>1.5 nJ
Center wavelength1050 +/- 20 nm
Beam quality factor M 2<1.1
Beam ellipticity<10 %
Timing-jitter PSD (fs 2 /Hz)<0.01 fs 2 /Hz for frequencies >1 kHz
Individual comb RIN<-160 dBc/Hz for frequencies >1 MHz
Repetition rate differencetunable to more than +/- 100 kHz
Relative timing noise<10 fs [1 kHz, 100 kHz]
Dimensions
Laser head (L x W x H)240 x 140 x 85 mm 3 (all-in-one system)
Beam output height60 mm on (W) side
Requirements
Operating temperature15 – 30 ºC with <25°C baseplate (contact cooling)
Relative humidity20 – 70% (non-condensing)
Power consumption<75 W
Electrical requirements24 VDC, 5 A

K2-OPO-mini

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Fully integrated laser ready for applications at any wavelength*

K2-OPO-mini specifications, as published by K2 Photonics
Specifications
Repetition rate1 GHz ± 0.1 GHz
Pulse duration (FHWM)<250 fs, inquire for <100 fs option
Individual comb RIN<-160 dBc/Hz for frequencies >1 MHz
Repetition rate differencetunable to more than +/- 100 kHz
Relative timing noise<10 fs [1 kHz, 100 kHz]
Dimensions
Laser head (L x W x H)275 x 210 x 95 mm 3 (all-in-one system)
Beam output height60 mm on (W) side
Requirements
Operating temperature15 – 30 ºC with <25°C baseplate (contact cooling)
Relative humidity20 – 70% (non-condensing)
Power consumption<75 W
Electrical requirements24 VDC, 5 A
Datasheet
Bauer et al., Optics Express 33, 39130 (2025)THz Power Scaling up to 1.6 mW in Fiber-Coupled ASOPS THz TDS with a 1 GHz
Factory fixed, inquire for tunable options1 GHz +/- 0.1 GHz
Integrated K2-1000-mini1550 nm
DIMENSIONS275 x 210 x 95 mm³ (all-in-one system)
REQUIREMENTS15 – 30°C with <25°C baseplate (contact cooling)
EXAMPLE CHARACTERIZATION4100 nm

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