The World’s Most Powerful High-Energy 2-micron Picosecond Laser for Ultrafast Science and Advanced Manufacturing
Until now, high-field science and advanced manufacturing have lacked a commercially available 2-micron laser source capable of delivering 20–100 mJ pulse energies with kHz-level repetition rates, all while maintaining the stability and uptime necessary for reliable, long-term operation. THORA 2050 addresses this challenge by introducing the world’s most powerful ultrafast Ho:YLF laser platform, delivering multi-gigawatt peak power with selectable pulse energies of 20 mJ, 60 mJ, or 100 mJ at a 2050 nm central wavelength and sub-3 picosecond pulses.
Co-developed with the Max-Born-Institute (MBI) in Berlin, THORA 2050’s architecture combines medical-grade seed stability, industrial-grade Thulium-fiber pumping, and an innovative bifurcation optimized Ho:YLF regenerative amplifier. THORA 2050 is optimized for high performance and long-term operational reliability, while offering three different power levels 20 W, 60 W (Pro) and 100 W (Ultra). Furthermore, as air is transparent at 2.05 µm, THORA 2050 offers straightforward integration, simplifies beamlines, and maximizes energy transmission to the target.
THORA 2050 sets a new threshold in high-energy ultrafast laser design. It is ideally suited for infrared OPCPA systems spanning the 3–9 µm range, attosecond science, EUV/XUV generation, mid-IR high-harmonic generation (HHG), as well as research in ultrafast plasma interactions, particle acceleration, and ultrafast X-ray generation — setting a new benchmark in high-energy mid-infrared performance.
What sets THORA 2050 apart is its unique combination of wavelength, energy, and stability. The 2050 nm mid-infrared wavelength offers superior absorption characteristics, enabling unparalleled interaction with materials and tissues. And its bifurcation-optimized Ho:YLF regenerative amplifier, perfected over more than two decades of development at MBI, ensures exceptional beam quality and sub-0.2% RMS energy stability. These performance metrics were previously unattainable in this power class.
Contact us today to learn how THORA 2050 can push the boundaries of your research and manufacturing!
