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Explorer One

COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT UV ns LASERS
The Spectra-Physics Explorer® One™ series combines innovative and leading edge laser
technology by uniting control electronics and laser resonator design into the same footprint of
its predecessor, the Explorer®. Re-engineered to offer the most compact and powerful solution,
the Explorer One It’s in the Box™ design sets the pace for innovation and unmatched laser
performance in a tiny package.
The Explorer One laser models are available in the UV at 349 nm and 355 nm. The Explorer One
349 nm is offered with pulse energies of 60 mJ and 120 mJ at 1 kHz, while the Explorer One
355 nm model produces over 300 mW of average power at a repetition rate of 50 kHz.

The Explorer One Advantage
• Unique all-in-one design – at least 8 times smaller than any
competitive product
• Lightweight – less than 1.5 kg makes this an ideal laser for
use on a moving gantry
• Feature rich software and hardware features for ease-of-use
and simplified integration
• Pulse energy stability of <3% for stable manufacturing
processes
• Superior flexibility from single shot to 200 kHz
• Power adjustability 40 – 100% of maximum power
• Single pulse energy measurement capability single shot – 200
kHz for precise and accurate laser performance feedback
• Air-cooled design
• Rugged, reliable design and construction for demanding 24/7
applications

The Explorer One series’ ease-of-use and handling simplify integration into different tools or
instruments. The very small dimensions of the air-cooled Explorer One makes this laser the
technology of choice for system integrators who require integrating a UV laser into a tight
space or small tabletop-like instrument. Only the 24 VDC supply cable and a serial or analog
control cable is required to install and operate the laser on a moving system like gantry
integration.
Versatility and flexibility is realized by integrating advanced and value-added hardware and
software elements such a first pulse suppression, active pulse detection, Burst mode, ondemand auto-calibration, and single pulse energy measurements up to 200 kHz. Explorer One’s
output power is adjustable to optimize the laser performance to the application needs.
Additionally, the system can be operated using TTL and analog control signals. Real-time pulse
energy values are available on the integrated analog port. For applications that rely on the
synchronization of multiple lasers, the Explorer One offers a dedicated port to operate multiple
lasers synchronously or with precisely separated laser pulses.
Based on the proven Explorer architecture, the Explorer One is extremely rugged, highly
reliable, and ideal for demanding 24/7 applications. All optical components are soldered in
place to ensure exceptional ruggedness and durability in harsh operating environments. No
solder flux is used, thereby minimizing organic contaminants that can degrade laser
performance. The Explorer One has been tested to endure shock and vibration with
accelerations of up to 100 g.
Like its predecessor, the Explorer One laser provides superior mode quality (M2 <1.2) over the
full repetition range of up to 200 kHz. The Spectra-Physics patented intra-cavity design enables
efficient conversion to the UV, resulting in the highest pulse-to-pulse stability for consistent
processing and higher yields.