TERA K15
The ultimate all-fiber-coupled Terahertz Spectrometer: powerful, fast, and versatile
Specifications
Advanced Features and Benefits
- Lightning-fast for real-time analysis
- Unmatched THz power & signal to noise ratio for nondestructive material testing
- Faster imaging with enhanced image contrast
- Long, adjustable scan range for demanding spectroscopic applications
- Flexible output with 780 nm & 1560 nm output ports to meet all research needs
- Versatile configurations: Optical & THz pump-probe, seamless synchronization to external lasers
- No laser warm-up time required
- Operates at very low noise levels, suitable for laboratory environments
- User-friendly software and versatile add-ons for all reflection and transmission experiments and applications
| TERA K15 |
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| Fast Scanning Speed | 125 traces/s @ 50 ps |
| Spectral Range | >6 THz (up to 6.5 THz) |
| Dynamic Range | >100 dB (up to 110 dB) |
| Average Power | Up to 300 μW (with HP emitters) |
| Total Scan Range | Up to 1700 ps flexible scan range and speed, customizable THz path length |
| THz Frequency Resolution | Up to 0.6 GHz |
| Antenna models | TERA15-HP/TERA15-FC |
| Laser System Repetition Rate | 100 MHz, with optional synchronization to an external source upon request |
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Detailed Scanning Speed Specs: |
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| Scan length (ps) | Scan frequency (Hz) | |
| 5 | >335 | |
| 10 | >260 | |
| 25 | >170 | |
| 50 | >125 | |
| 100 | >85 | |
| 150 | >70 | |
| 200 | >10 |
| 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 |
*Menlo Systems’ C-Fiber 780: freely tunable power ratio between 780 nm and 1560 nm 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 |
Description
We introduce our next-generation terahertz time-domain solutions, setting new standards in speed and power to redefine THz applications. With speeds above 125 waveforms/s @ 50 ps and a band- width of 6.5 THz, our latest scanning unit is faster than ever/second to none — achieving >100 dB dynamic range in less than 5 seconds.
Meet the New TERA K15: an all-fiber-coupled spectrometer leading the market in versatility, scanning speed, and THz power. Featuring our high-power TERA15 antenna modules, and ultra-fast optical delay unit. In addition to options like dual-detection, new TERA Image linear stages, and intuitive soft- ware, the TERA K15 is tailored for scientific exploration. With a modular design allowing synchroniza- tion with external lasers and available output ports at 780 nm and 1560 nm, it will meet your every needs for pump and probe THz experiments.
Powered by Menlo Systems’ fiber-based femtosecond laser technology with figure 9® mode-locking, the TERA K15 offers customizable THz optics, a flexible delay line (up to 1700 ps), and data acquisition software for spectral resolutions down to 0.6 GHz. This customer-centric improvements are designed to meet all your experimental and application needs.
Options
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THz Purge Box Extension Unit
Product Code: THz Purge Box
Compact purge box for our THz mirror systems for improved, water line free Terahertz spectroscopy.
Download PDF: Infosheet THz Purgebox
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TERA Image Extension Unit
Product Code: TERA Image
For THz imaging applications our fully automated extension TERA Image can be integrated.
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ImageLab: Extended Edition THz Image Analysis
Product Code: ImageLab
Hyperspectral Image Processing Software for THz Imaging Data
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Plug-in Terahertz Reflection Head Add-on for flexible THz measurement geometry
Product Code: Reflection Head
Plug-in THz reflection head with integrated parabolic mirror THz optics. Compatible with Menlo Systems' fiber-coupled THz antennas TERA15-TX-FC (Emitter) and TERA15-RX-FC (Receiver).
Download PDF: Infosheet THz Reflection Head
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Reflection Guide Add-on for flexible THz measurement geometry
Product Code: Reflection Guide
THz path pivot platform for quick and flexible manual adjustment of the reflection angle, ranging from a minimal reflection angle of 38° to normal up to a stretched configuration for measurements in transmission geometry. A scale for measurement angle indication is included. The platform assures angle adjustment of the sample holder.
Time domain data: TERA15-TX-FC
Frequency domain data: TERA15-TX-FC
New! Comparison of our emitters
- TERA15-TX-FC measurement settings: 100 V bias with 25 mW optical powers at 24 Hz scan speed to achieve >6 THz and >95 dB in 60 sec
- TERA15-HP-TX measurement settings: 200 V bias with 50 mW optical powers at 24 Hz scan speed to achieve >6 THz * and up to 110 dB in 60 sec
- All measurements were conducted under ambient conditions without purging Frequency domain data: TERA15-TX-FC
Applications
Application Notes
- SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION: Light-driven nanoscale vectorial currents
- 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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Dr. Milan Öri
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Data sheets
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Ordering information
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- TERA K15
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