TERA K15
All fiber-coupled Terahertz Spectrometer

Specifications
Advanced Features and Benefits
- NEW: >6 THz Bandwidth in <5 s
- NEW: >100 dB Dynamic Range
- NEW: Multi THz-Channel Option
- NEW: THz Path Length Adaptation Option
- Multicolor Laser Outputs available (1560 nm/780 nm)
- High Resolution Option: <0.7 GHz with 1600 ps Scan Window All-optical Delay
- Synchronizable Laser Source (e.g. ASOPS-Convertible or External Pump Laser)
- Versatile, Scientific THz-TDS Workhorse
- Measurement Automation and Data Transfer via Network
TERA K15 |
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Spectral range | >6 THz |
Dynamic range | >100 dB |
Total scan range | >850 ps (Long range variant: >1600 ps) |
THz frequency resolution | <1.2 GHz (High resolution variant: <0.7 GHz) |
Antenna model | TERA15-FC* |
Laser specifications | ||
Wavelength | 1560 nm | 780 nm |
Total average output power** | >500 mW | >250 mW ** |
Pulse Duration | <90 fs | <100 fs |
Output ports for THz generation |
Free space port, fiber-coupled port on request |
Free space port |
Dimensions / weight | |
Optical unit | 900 x 600 x 200 mm3, 34 kg |
THz control electronics | 448 x 132 x 550 mm3, 8 kg |
Laser control unit | 448 x 132 x 437 mm3, 12 kg |
* See product data sheet for detailed specifications
** Menlo Systems’ C-Fiber 780: freely tunable power ratio between 780 nm and 1560 nm port.
Description
The TERA K15 fiber-coupled terahertz spectrometer provides a complete solution for fast broadband time-domain THz spectroscopy, offering maximum flexibility for scientific THz applications.
The system includes our latest figure 9® femtosecond laser source at 1.5 μm emission wavelength, fiber-coupled optical light path with delay line, a THz wave path with THz Emitter, THz detector and TPX THz optics, control electronics and a PC with data acquisition and evaluation software. The delay line offers flexibility by covering a standard scan window of >850 ps enabling a high spectral (THz) resolution below 1.2 GHz. Customers demanding superior spectral resolution (<0.7 GHz) can opt for the long scan range (>1600 ps). The dual detector option offers simultaneous measurements in transmission and reflection geometry. For THz imaging applications our extension unit TERA Image can be integrated into the setup, including image acquisition and reconstruction software.
Optionally, the system’s laser source is synchronizable to an external source, and can be extended by additional laser output ports at 780 nm and 1560 nm. To perform THz-TDS with optical sample excitation at those wavelengths, the TERA K15 setup can be upgraded with our THz-Pump-Probe add-on.
Electrical field as a function of time:
Corresponding spectrum of emitted THz radiation:
Applications
Application Notes
- Detecting Hazardous Fluids
- Mapping the Formation of Paper Products
- Non-Destructive Testing of Plastic Compound Materials
- Orientation of Fibers in Polymers
- Quality Control of Chocolate Products with THz Imaging
- Quality Control of Plastic Joints with THz Imaging
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: All polarization‑maintaining fiber laser architecture for robust femtosecond pulse generation
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Data sheets
Product literature
Ordering information
- Product Code
- TERA K15
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