UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Awarded contract

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Supply and Installation of 4W Ti:Sapphire Laser System to the University of Birmingham

Awarded 30 Sep 2020

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Awarded30 Sep 2020

Value£104,700.00

SupplierM Squared Lasers Limited

AgencyUNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 5y 11mo ago2mo term

Awarded 30 Sept 2020Expired 30 Nov 2020

About

The University of Birmingham awarded a contract to M Squared Lasers Limited for the supply and installation of a 4W Titanium:Sapphire laser system for the Quantum Technology Transfer Centre, part of the Quantum Hub for Sensors and Metrology.

The laser, valued at £104,700, is intended for strontium optical clock development and as a reference laser for industry engagement.

Key specifications include a target operation wavelength of 813nm, continuous wave operation, output power of at least 4 watts, linewidth less than 500kHz, continuous tuneability from 725nm to 875nm, and long-term RMS power stability of 0.1% or better.

The system also required computer software support with integration for LabVIEW and Python.

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