Poster Alert: Compact hybrid Ho:YLF picosecond amplifier system exceeding 100 mJ pulse energy
At UFO XIV, we are proud to present THORA 2050 Ultra, our compact hybrid Ho:YLF picosecond amplifier system delivering pulse energies above 100 mJ at 1 kHz.The setup combines a Yb:fiber-driven OPA front-end, a Ho:YLF regenerative amplifier, and optimized booster stages, all within a footprint of less than 3 m²
Highlights from the Poster
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Energy scaling beyond 100 mJ with pulse durations compressed to 2.1 ps.
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Peak power of 46 GW, exceeding the self-focusing limit in air — enabling filamentation studies.
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Stable output with <0.1% rms fluctuation after warm-up.
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Compact footprint (<3 m²) and optimized beam shaping for robust operation.
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Designed for efficient pumping of mid-IR OPCPA (3–11 µm) and generation of femtosecond X-ray pulses (~8 keV) for time-resolved material studies.
Don’t miss the poster session at Ultrafast Optics XIV, presented by Dr. Mark Prandolin, for a closer look at the experimental setup and results.
- Poster Session 1: Compact hybrid Ho:YLF picosecond amplifier system exceeding 100 mJ pulse energy
Monday, 6 October 2025 | 12:45 – 14:00📍 UFO XIV, Azores, Portugal
Read the full poster here: Poster_Ho:YLF picosecond amplifier system
