2010 - Elliot Scientific

Company Profile Elliot Scientific is a major supplier of Opto-Mechanic components and systems under the Elliot|Martock and Elliot Scientific brands to the Scientific, Research and Industrial communities. In addition, we supply world-class Laser, Cryogenic, Magnetic, Telecom and Datacom systems sourced from many British, North American, European and Far Eastern companies. Elliot Scientific is uniquely positioned to assist customers by being able to: ■ Supply competitive components and systems ■ Source, integrate and manufacture complex systems ■ Design and manufacture for Custom or OEM requirements

Elliot|Martock Martock Design became a wholly owned subsidiary of Elliot Scientific in 2003 following thirty years at the forefront of design, development and manufacture of high quality precision instruments and equipment. That tradition continues today as we continually strive to improve and expand the ranges of Elliot|Martock and Elliot Scientific own brand products. These include our award winning optical tweezer systems, the lab essentials mirror mount range, fibre positioning components, waveguide manipulators, automated alignment systems, micropositioners and other class-leading products. All of our customers - from academic institutions and government agencies through to commercial researchers and industry - are provided with the highest levels of service backed up by solid technical support from our team of experienced engineers.

Solution Science for Research and Industry We pride ourselves in offering Solution Science for Research and Industry. We employ the bestqualified staff and scientists to help you sift through the multitude of options available to get the equipment and systems that match your needs. That's Solution Science.

Staff We employ PhD level physicists, scientists and mechanical design engineers to assist you with your product search or application, and to ensure that our advice is correct and balanced. Many of the team have been with us for over ten years, bringing with them a huge amount of experience for you to tap into.

Quality We have been BS EN ISO 9002 registered since 1993 and BS EN ISO 9001 registered since 2003. We understand the need for continual improvement in services and traceability, both in distribution and manufacture. Our commitment to this ensures our standards are the highest in our industry.

Catalogue & Custom Manufacturing This catalogue only gives an overview of our extensive range. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, why not phone, fax or e-mail us. Many products have been supplied that started as ideas and concepts requested by customers requiring tailored manipulation systems. With our innovative design experience, we can offer unique solutions in opto-mechanical positioning and control systems. We are here to help you find the right products to meet your requirements.

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January 2010 Edition: New Year, New Products... Elliot Scientific has recently introduced a new version of the E3500 computer-controlled multiple-trap optical tweezer system with E4100 QPD (Quadrant Photo Detector) force measurement facility. The system utilises two fibre-coupled lasers: one for trapping and the other for the probe beam. The tweezer was built into a high-end Nikon microscope and a similar system will be demonstrated by our tweezer team at February's Biophysical Society's 54th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. At January's Photonics West, we will reveal our Optical Tweezer Roadmap. A presentation that will detail the future development of this product range, showing the new technologies and applications ahead. To see the product range and view the demo videos, visit our laser tweezer product pages, download our tweezer summary brochure here or email Sales to request more information.

AKELA Laser Corporation, a leading high power laser diode manufacturer of custom diodes and optomechanical sub-assemblies, has selected Elliot Scientific to distribute their products in the UK and Ireland. AKELA offers: • • • •

Multi-mode and single mode pulsed and CW diode lasers Diode laser modules, bars and arrays Standard packages and custom designs Wavelengths: 635nm to greater than 2 microns

They are the market leader in the wavelength region from 1208 to 2000 nm, achieving powers roughly 2~3 times that of the competition. The AKELA range is also the most complete in the industry, offering the widest choice of wavelengths from 635 nm onwards. To discover more about this new signing, please go to the AKELA product page or email Sales.

A New Year brings a New Look as Sperian combines the timelessness of tortoise shell with high-tech in the launch of the New York range of comfortable and stylish laser protection spectacles. Intricate metal accents not only enhance the design, but also create a highly protective laser-resistant frame. Sperian's use of premium materials for every component in this sophisticated, high quality product results in CE certified laser protection like no other in the industry. For more information on this frame and the others available, please visit the Sperian product page or email Sales with your requirements.

FEMTOLASERS have been busy and 2010 sees the launch of two new lasers: FEMTOSOURCE scientific XL 650 is the most powerful Chirped Pulse Oscillator of the scientific XL family. It is designed specifically for applications which demand even higher pulse energies, offering more than 650 nJ in under 50 fs at MHz repetition rates. FUSION M1 is the most powerful member of the ultra-compact Ti:Sapphire oscillator family. Maximum stability and ease of operation, combined with cutting edge laser parameters from a compact oscillator are guaranteed. The enlarged FEMTOOPTICS Catalogue can be downloaded here and for more information on the lasers, please visit our FEMTOLASERS pages or email the laser team at Sales.

Elliot Scientific's YouTube Channel is now hosting a video demonstrating the imaging of methane gas using a Firefly-IR system from M Squared Lasers. Conventional video shot under normal lighting shows nothing, but a mid-IR image recorded using a Firefly-IR laser tuned to a methane absorption line at 3.35 µm shows the emerging gas plume clearly. The original video material is courtesy of the University of St. Andrews.

Thales Laser Division's Gaïa-R is industrialising laser shock peening. This advanced material processing technique, once limited to the laboratory, is finding use in automotive and aerospace factories as it offers a faster, cleaner and more effective method of strengthening alloys than traditional shot blasting. Details of how the flashlamp-pumped Nd:YAG laser has improved industrial processes was revealed in MWP magazine's Shock Treatment article found on page 69 of the November 2009 issue. To find out more about this laser and its stablemates, see the Thales Laser product pages or email Sales.

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Prize Draw for the chance to win an iPod Shuffle... Every year we are required by our ISO 9001 Quality System to gather feedback from our customers with regard to our service levels. So, we would appreciate it if you would download our survey form and fax or post it back to us once complete. All forms returned before the end of February will be eligible for entry into our Prize Draw for the chance to win an iPod Shuffle.

Events Exhibitions Tuesday sees the start of Photonics West (San Francisco, January 26th-28th), so if you are attending the conferences or exhibition, then do visit us in Booth 1335 to see our range of opto-mechanics and view our laser tweezer demos. We look forward to seeing you. Other events are: Biophysical Society 54th Annual Meeting San Francisco, February 21st-24th. Booth 904 Visit website CLEO | PhotonXpo 2010 San Jose, May 18th-20th. Booth 1224 Visit website

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♦ ♦ ♦ 20th Anniversary Edition: February 2010 ♦ ♦ ♦ Elliot Scientific is now offering the Ethernal SlowLight ultra-narrow (200 Hz) linewidth 1064 nm and 1550 nm fibre lasers in powers up to 200 mW after signing a distribution agreement with Orbits Lightwave of California. This range will be significantly extended with lasers having powers up to 10 W later this year. The systems are housed in hermetically-sealed athermal modules that minimise frequency drift with respect to temperature and dispense with the need for energy consuming temperature control. This novel packaging technology also greatly reduces susceptibility to shock and vibration by five orders of magnitude. Orbits Lightwave's breakthrough technology, the virtual ring laser oscillator, enables travelling wave and slow light oscillation in a compact, linear, all-fibre cavity to realise higher power, ultra low FM and AM noise performance, and a higher sidemode suppression ratio. It also effectively increases the cavity lifetime. For more information on this advanced range of fibre lasers, please visit the new Orbits Lightwave product page or email [email protected].

February 2010 sees the twentieth anniversary of the founding of Elliot Scientific. In those 20 years, Elliot Scientific has become a major supplier of Opto-Mechanic, Laser, Cryogenic, Magnetic and Telecom components and systems to Science, Research and Industry throughout the UK, Ireland. The 21st century has seen us expand into Europe as well. Elliot Scientific continually develops the UK-manufactured Elliot|Martock and Elliot Scientific range of opto-mechanical systems, two brands that are now recognised globally for their high quality. We also source products from many British, North American, European and Far Eastern companies that we have identified as class-leading and deserving promotion to a wider audience. If you think a colleague might benefit from reading this e-letter, then do forward it on to them. They can add their email address to our mailing list via our Home Page if they wish.

CRAIC Technologies have developed a new Thermal Stage to enable the analysis of transmission, reflectance or fluorescence spectra of microscopic samples under conditions of extreme cold or heat. Operating in the UV-visible-NIR regions, samples can be cooled to as low as -196° or heated up to as high as 600 °C. The same system also allows for atmospheric control of the sample environment: a feature that will open up additional avenues of research in many fields such as biotechnology, materials science and nanotechnology. To find out more about this product, please go to the CRAIC Technologies product page or email [email protected].

IRphotonics have launched a new, small core High Power Multimode mid-infrared fibre for use in Medical, Industrial and R&D applications. The H100 dual-clad mid-IR fibre offers a spectral transmission from 0.3 to 4.5 µm with low attenuation and no spectral absorption peak. Its 100 µm core enables high power handling over a small bend radius from a wide range of lasers such as Er:Yag (2.94 µm), Semiconductor Lasers (QCL), Solid State Lasers or Tunable MWIR lasers (OPO). The new fibre opens the way for a whole new range of applications not possible before with energy delivery in the mid-infrared and is offered bare or in a patchcord with high power connectors. To discover more about this product, please go to the H100 product page or email [email protected].

Elliot Scientific on Facebook® We are experimenting with social networking and have created a page for visitors to interact with. Our Wall features new products, event info, links to interesting websites - this month it's novelty science-themed cursors for Windows - and much, much more. If you are a already a Facebooker and would like to post something on our Wall, then log in here.

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With Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) increasing their share of the displays and light source market, CRAIC Technologies are introducing the QDI 302 microscope spectrophotometer to measure and compare the spectral output, intensity and colour consistency of each of the microscopic pixels commonly found in OLED devices Designed to be attached to a microscope or probe station, the QDI 302 can be used to measure the colour and intensity of each pixel of a OLED display or map a whole device. The speed of the QDI 302 allows for entire OLED displays to be examined quickly and accurately. This will ensure the consistency of both colour and intensity across the entire device as well as from device to device. To see more about this product, please go to the CRAIC Technologies product page or email [email protected]. Craic Technologies will be exhibiting in Booth 433 at the 62nd Annual American Academy of Forensic Sciences Meeting (AAFS), February 24th-26th at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle. If you are attending the meeting, then do drop by and see the new 20/20 Perfect Vision Microspectrophotometer. More on this in a forthcoming issue.

Events Exhibitions This weekend sees the start of the Biophysical Society's 54th Annual Meeting ( San Francisco, February 21st - 23rd ), so if you are attending the conferences or exhibition, then do visit us in Booth 904 to see our range of opto-mechanics and view our laser tweezer demo. We look forward to seeing you. Later in the year we will be at: CLEO | PhotonXpo 2010 San Jose, May 18th-20th. Booth 1224 Visit website

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March 2010 Edition: New Lasers ♦ Laser Optics ♦ And more... 0.5 Watt CW at any wavelength between 500 and 599 nm Solus Technologies have just launched the Axiom™ range of high power solid state visible lasers. The Axiom-514 has an output power of 500 mW at 514 nm, whereas the emission wavelength of the Axiom-5XX can be user defined at the time of purchase within the range 500 to 599 nm. Both ranges offer excellent beam quality, narrow linewidths and are controlled by a GUI from a PC. Applications, such as replacing conventional Argon Ion laser sources, also include: • Fluorescence Microscopy

• Ophthalmology

• Confocal Microscopy

• Spectroscopy

• Flow Cytometry

• Metrology

To discover more about these products, please email [email protected].

Imperial College: PhD students from the Quantum Optics & Laser Science Group will be proudly wearing their Elliot Scientific T-shirts this Friday - March 26th - as they take part in an interdepartmental football tournament with the Space Physics Group. Elliot Scientific wishes them good luck and may the team in the dark blue tops win! We will try to keep you updated on their achievements via our Facebook page.

Spectral Optics is now distributing their superior quality laser optics through Elliot Scientific. We are holding a stock of their very competitively priced laser mirrors and waveplates in readiness for next working day delivery to meet the requirements of researchers and OEMs in the UK. Standard optics not held in stock from this leading US manufacturer, such as common value lenses and windows can be delivered within a short timeframe, while other components can be manufactured and delivered to order. Requirements for special compound components, such as precision R/T beam splitters, waveplates and unusual mirror configurations can also be met. To find out more about this product, please go to the Spectral Optics product page or email [email protected].

The Elliot Scientific website has been undergoing subtle improvements recently. Among them is a sharing function that's been added to our product pages similar to this...

This enables you to print, email, send to Facebook (or over 250 other social networking websites) and make the page a favourite in your browser. Other improvements are being rolled out later this month, so keep watching our web space!

Lake Shore have designed the new Model 425 Gaussmeter to meet the demanding needs of the permanent magnet industry. By providing high-end functionality and performance in an affordable desktop instrument, magnet testing and sorting have never been easier. Lake Shore have built in relay and audible alarm functions to take the guesswork out of pass/fail criteria. For more information, visit our Lakeshore Magnetic Products page or email our Cryogenic & Magnetic Sales Team.

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April 2010: Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Edition Polarisation Maintaining Fibre Assemblies & Speciality Components from OZ Optics OZ Optics is one of the leading fibre optic suppliers in the world with an outstanding portfolio of products that include focusers, collimators, beamsplitters, optical delay lines and attenuators among others, but what makes them stand out from run of the mill SM and MM manufacturers is their range of polarisation maintaining (PM) fibre assemblies and speciality components.

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High extinction ratios of 20 to 30 dB & low insertion losses - typically < 0.2 dB Excellent repeatability. Designed for Telcordia specifications FC/PC terminations are offered with either a rotatable polarisation axis or prealigned fixed SC, ST, LC, MU, E2000 & custom ferrule terminations also available

OZ Optics also offer a range of 23 different fibre coupled laser delivery systems. The compact laser modules require only 5 Vdc to operate and integrate the laser diode with precision (< 0.01°C) temperature control that maintains the wavelength variation to better than 0.1 nm. Applications include: ♦ Confocal microscopy ♦ RGB illumination systems ♦ Flow Cytometry ♦ Metrology ♦ DNA Sequencing ♦ Material evaluation and testing ♦ Medical Imaging For more information on these and other fibre products, visit our OZ Optics pages or email our Sales Team.

Spotlight is on Miniature Stages by Elliot|Martock Elliot|Martock high-resolution precision miniature slides have dominated the market for many years. The broad range of stages with travels of 3, 5 and 10 mm are well-proven and much sought after. More people visit our website each month looking for these miniature slides than any other product! Divided into Small, Very Small and Ultra Small, the positioners are available in single, dual and three axis configurations with a variety of adjustment options. A number of accessories complement each range to further enhance the useability and flexibility of the stages. If you would like to find out how Elliot|Martock miniature slides can improve your application, visit our manual postioner pages or email our Opto-Mechanics Sales Team. TM

CRAIC 20/20 Microspectrometer is Perfect Vision for Science

CRAIC Technologies have introduced the 20/20 FPD Microspectrophotometer for the colorimetry and light intensity comparison of all types of microdisplays. Able to measure the spectra on the micron scale, the 20/20 FPD can even map the color and intensity variations within a single pixel. This provides the manufacturer with an unparalleled capability to optimize and improve their microdisplay manufacturing process. The 20/20 FPD is a flexible design with many capabilities and, as such, represents a major step forward in both the development and quality control of microdisplay production. Features of the CRAIC 20/20 FPD: • • • • •

Advanced microscopy and spectroscopy with sophisticated software Measure spectra, colorimetry, light intensity & film thickness at the micron scale Designed for the production environment Optional automated measurement capabilities & touch screen control UV and NIR microscopy can also be added to this instrument

For more information on this and other microspectrophotometer products, visit our CRAIC pages or email our Sales Team.

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Constellation Analyser gives EXFO starring role EXFO have drawn on their experience in modulation analysis to launch the PSO-200 Series optical constellation analyser, a future proof instrument that allows for the complete characterisation of digital optical signals up to 100 Gbaud. This could mean analysis of signals up to 400 Gbit/s when using a four-bit per symbol modulation format such as DP-QPSK.

All-Optical Sampling The PSO-200 offers complete characterisation of random or repetitive digital signals

Distortion-Free Signal Recovery No bandwidth limitations-no impedance mismatch

Any Baud Rate, Any Modulation Format Constellation and eye-diagram analysis of signals at rates of up to 100 Gbaud

The high-speed sampling of the PSO-200 Optical Modulation Analyzer permits it to excel in the analysis of phase and amplitude modulation schemes. It is compatible with dual-polarisation transmission systems and requires no external trigger. A large touchscreen provides the high quality display and easy instrument control, while the flexible interface adapts to any data modulation scheme or user preference. For more information about this product, please email our EXFO Specialist.

Nufern Speciality Fibre perfect for cutting-edge applications Nufern have expanded their range of active doped fibres. The NuPOWER family is the world's leading fibre for high-powered lasers and amplifiers. Available in single, double and triple clad variants, these fibres have the high brightness, narrow linewidth and extreme power stability to satisfy the most demanding applications. Whatever the need - pulsed or CW, specific mode characteristics, single polarisation - Nufern has a fibre to match. Choose from: Ytterbium - Highly efficient fibres for 1 µm lasers & amplifiers Erbium - Perfect for C- and L-band amps, ASE sources & small devices Erbium/Ytterbium - Industry leading tolerances on key spectroscopic parameters ensure reproducibility Thulium - Eye-safe fibres for use around the 2 µm wavelength Neodymium - Efficient SM operation around 1060 nm when cladding is pumped at 808 nm Nufern also offer a range of passive fibres including Specialty Single Mode for short wavelength, telecom and high NA; Specialty Multimode for power delivery and aerospace applications (NuWIRE); Polarisation Maintaining PANDA-style fibres for gyroscopes, short wavelengths and telecom; and Photosensitive which is ideal for grating writing. For more information on these products, visit our Nufern page or email our Fibre Sales Team.

Mid-Infrared Patchcords & Assemblies from IRphotonics IRphotonics in-depth knowledge of fibre ensures reliable, high-quality mid-infrared patchcords and bundle assemblies can be supplied with unparalleled robustness. Features • Transparent in UV, VIS, NIR and MID-IR • Flat Spectral Attenuation with Low Losses • FC, SMA, APC connectors available along with various cabling and jacketing options Applications ♦ Spectroscopy ♦ Industrial/Scientific Diagnostics ♦ Astronomy ♦ Chemical Sensing ♦ Beam Delivery IRphotonics II-V mid infrared fibre is specifically designed for Defence & Aerospace applications such as Infrared Counter Measure Systems (IRCM). The II-V fibre offers a spectral transmission from 0.4 to 5.5 µm with low attenuation and no spectral absorption peak. It also contains very low hydroxyl ions and is specially designed to push out the multi-phonon absorption limit of fluoride fibres providing high transmission efficiency from the visible through mid infrared wavelengths (up to 5.5 µm). IRphotonics careful choice of materials and its patented manufacturing process gives this fibre outstanding optical, mechanical and environmental properties. For more information on these and other products, visit our IRphotonics page or email our Fibre Sales Team.

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Our latest upload to the Elliot Scientific YouTube Channel was inspired by KLASTECH Laser's web banner on their homepage. What better way to show the range of single frequency DPSS lasers than by putting their pictures to music? Just click here or on the picture to view the movie.


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May 2010 ..... Low Profile Microscopy Cryostat with Continuous Flow from Janis Research Janis Research is now offering the ST-500-UC continuous flow cryostat for use in optical microscopy, imaging and high spatial resolution photoluminescence experiments. The combination of a low thermal-expansion support structure and internal vibration isolation results in nanometer scale vibration and drift levels. The specially designed cryostat geometry offers a short working distance (for use with high magnification optics) and permits mounting on common microscope stages and translators.

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Ultra-compact, low profile - only 31 mm thick Options for micro-spectroscopy techniques A variety of window materials and sizes Interchangeable sample mounts for different sample thicknesses Electrical feedthroughs A complete system solution including temperature controllers, pumping systems and storage dewars

For more information on this and other cryostats, visit our Janis Research product pages or email our Sales Team to request a brochure.

HOLOEYE's PLUTO Spatial Light Modulator enters a new phase HOLOEYE's PLUTO phase-only spatial light modulators (SLM) are based on reflective LCOS microdisplays with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and are optimized to provide a phase modulation up to and above 2pi out to 1550 nm. Packaged in a very small housing to ensure easy integration into optical setups and applications the PLUTO phase modulator series is offered in 4 versions optimized for the following wavelength ranges:

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PLUTO-VIS 420 ~ 850 nm Broadband anti-reflection coated PLUTO-NIR 850 ~ 1100 nm AR coated for 1064 nm plus thicker LC layer to guarantee a phase modulation of over 2pi still at 1064 nm PLUTO-NIR-2 750 ~ 950 nm Developed after interest from the femtosecond laser and biophotonics communities PLUTO-TELCO 1550 nm Version optimized for common telecommunication ranges up to 1550 nm

PLUTO SLMs have a reflectivity of about 60% and diffraction efficiencies of more than 80%, so a total light efficiency of > 50% per addressable diffractive device is possible. Operating PLUTO is easy - as with all HOLOEYE SLMs, a quality graphics card is used to send HDTV resolution images at a 60 Hz frame rate to the device via DVI. The PLUTO panel is then simply treated as an external monitor. If you would like to find out more about spatial light modulation, visit our HOLOEYE pages or email our Sales Team.

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Optical Force Microscopy gets boost from Elliot Scientific E4100 QPD System Elliot Scientific is now shipping production versions of the successfully field-proven E4100 QPD to allow researchers to measure optical trapping forces. By imaging an interference pattern onto a quadrant photodetector (QPD) and utilising dedicated software, an operator can monitor the position of a trapped particle with nanometer resolution. The measurement software also allows the user to calibrate the motion of a single trapped object and thus makes it possible to calculate the forces exerted — this makes optical tweezing particularly attractive for a growing number of scientists probing bio-mechanical systems. Several different configurations to match possible user requirements are available within the E4100 range. Elliot Scientific can supply a complete Force Measurement Optical Tweezer plug'n'play system, or this capability can be added to an existing tweezer installation. Retrofitting to a good quality microscope is also a viable alternative if there are budget limitations. Multiple QPDs and/or an auxiliary probe beam are among a number of other options also on offer. For more information on this and our other trapping system, visit our tweezer pages or email our Sales Team.

KLASTECH Delivers the Next Generation Verve CW DPSS UV Laser Verve, from KLASTECH, is the world’s most compact 266 nm CW DPSS laser. Powered by KLASTECH’s patented impedance matching technology, this revolutionary laser delivers up to 100 mW Pitch Perfect locked single frequency output in a rock solid thermally stable design. The Verve requires no water cooling, chiller or re-circulating nitrogen purge and the UV optics cavity is small enough to be encapsulated in nitrogen for life. Thanks to the ultra high second harmonic conversion efficiency delivered by the new technology, power consumption is limited to an astonishingly low 80 W. Currently available in 25, 50 and 100 mW output powers this is only the beginning, since the intra-cavity impedance matching technology offers outstanding scalability in the same compact package whilst still retaining the Pitch Perfect < 1MHz line width. For more information about this product, please email our Laser Team.


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June 2010 Oxford Lasers show Alpha is at the cutting-edge Oxford Lasers continue to push the limits of their Alpha table-top laser micromachining system. The image to the left shows 150 micron thick stainless steel foil with precision cut features: it then shows a 50 micron slot cut into the surface of a diamond. The image to the right shows a 400 micron diameter pillar, 1.2 mm in height, machined into rock for mounting test samples. Alpha is an extremely capable and compact micromachining system for metals, ceramics or polymers. It offers many features found only in systems larger than its 0.8 m2 footprint, making it suitable for R&D and small scale production of parts up to 8 inches in diameter. For more information on Alpha and its capabilities, email our Sales Team now.

Optical- and protocol-layer test and measurement from EXFO We have added an informative short video - courtesy of EXFO - that details the advantages of the IQS-600 Intelligent Test System. Offering a flexible systems-based approach to optical- and protocol-layer test and measurement for manufacturing, automation, optical qualification and R&D, the IQS-600 combines powerful features and an easy-to-use graphical user interface. To see the video, visit our EXFO IQS-600 product page or, for more information, email our Sales Team To see our other videos, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/elliotscientific

Zero-Order Waveplates at Multiple-Order Prices Elliot Scientific waveplates are at prices comparable to ordinary multiple-order waveplates but are far superior in temperature stability and wavelength tolerance. Due to these performance advantages, we only offer zero-order waveplates in all the standard wavelengths and sizes as there is no reason to design-in multiple-order waveplates ever again! The zero-order waveplates are manufactured using a proprietary technique for permanently bonding optically contacted surfaces to produce components that are stable and physically robust, with no adhesives or other materials introduced at the coated surface. The result is the damage threshold of an optically contacted interface with the mechanical strength of a solid component. Thermal matching is maintained, allowing component use over a wide temperature range. For more information on these and our other fast delivery optical components, visit our Optics Pages or email our Optics Sales Team.

FEMTOLASERS win 'Honorable Mention Award' from Laser Focus World at CLEO 2010 FEMTOLASER GmbH received a 2010 CLEO/Laser Focus World Innovation Award Honorable Mention for their "CEP-stabilised FEMTOPOWER V for Few-Cycle Pulse Generation". In this short video, intoduced by Gail Overton of Laser Focus World, Product Manager Andreas Assion talks about the FEMTOPOWER V carrier-envelope-phase (CEP)-stabilised booster amplifier that generates the high-power, few-cycle laser pulses critical to the attosecond science community. For more information, go to our FEMTOPOWER V product page, or email our Laser Sales Team.

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July 2010 Stability under load is Kinetic Systems forté Kinetic Systems has been at the forefront of the vibration isolation and optical table market in the US for over 30 years and is a world leader in the development and application of advanced low frequency vibration control systems that provide vibration-free work environments for sensitive equipment. Elliot Scientific routinely solves a wide variety of complex vibration isolation problems for our customers in applications as diverse as metrology, medical research, laser R&D and semiconductor manufacturing by implementing Kinetic Systems solutions. To find out how a Kinetic Systems solution can help your application, email our Sales Team or visit our Table and Breadboard Pages.

Oxford Lasers enlarge on micromachining capabilities Oxford Lasers have recently delivered a number of Alpha table-top laser micromachining systems to academic and industrial customers around the globe. These pictures show the precision machining capabilities of Alpha at the microscopic level. The picture to the left shows the results of high speed percussion drilling of a 35 micron thick tungsten sheet at a rate of 175 holes per second! The picture on the right shows a 140 micron wide slot milled into a tungsten target. Alpha is an extremely capable and compact micromachining system for metals, ceramics or polymers. It offers many features found only in larger systems, making it suitable for R&D and small scale production of parts up to 8 inches in diameter. For more information on Alpha and its capabilities, email our Sales Team now.

Tristan Magnetometers feel the force Tristan designs and fabricates a range of magnetometer systems to study the magnetic properties of small samples. Elliot Scientific supplies these complete research systems, that include all the hardware and software required to study a wide range of samples such as steel, aluminium, composites or even plastics to its customers in the UK and Ireland. Although several standard models are available which have been optimised for different types of measurements, Elliot Scientific usually supply systems that have a custom magnetometer array designed to provide optimum sensitivity for the customers experiment. Depending on application, Tristan NDE systems can even measure deeply embedded sources with a high spatial resolution. For more information on magnetometers, SQUID sensors and other products, visit our Tristan Pages or email our Sales Team.

Upgrade your laser with Coral or Flint Thales Laser offer a range of accessories for laser applications in addition to their superb laser systems. These include a choice of optical parametric amplifiers, timing/switching equipment and their patented homogenous pumping heads that provide unique beam quality and power stability at very high pumping powers.

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Coral Optical Parametric Amplifiers Intelligent Synchronisation Electronics for Optics -ISEO Medox Electro-optical switch system for regenerative amplifiers Flint Pumping Heads

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August 2010 * STOP PRESS * MAD CITY LABS APPOINT ELLIOT SCIENTIFIC TO DISTRIBUTE NANOPOSITIONING RANGE * Mad City Labs Inc., the leading manufacturer of flexure based nanopositioning systems capable of sub-nanometer positioning resolution has appointed Elliot Scientific as distributor of its products within the UK and Ireland. The new product line covers the entire spectrum of nanopositioning with multi-axis stages for high speed imaging designed to fit popular models of Leica, Olympus and Nikon microscopes. Mad City Labs nanopositioners combine long ranges of motion with exceptional linearity, orthogonality, and stability to provide innovative and practical solutions for today’s demanding bio and nanotechnology applications. For example:

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Super resolution microscopy High speed confocal imaging AFM, NSOM and scanning probe microscopy Fibre positioning & high resolution optical alignment Single molecule spectroscopy & particle tracking SR optical microscopy Sub-diffraction limit microscopy, nanoscopy & lithography

To find out how a Mad City Labs nanopositioner can improve your microscopy application, email our Sales Team now.

Astronomers get chilled for easy listening courtesy of Janis Research Janis Research has successfully tested a JDry-100-ASTRA cryogen free 3He-4He dilution refrigerator that has been specially designed to provide cooling power to a novel type of sensor for cosmic microwave background studies. Key feature: Operates at tilting angles from -20 to +53 degrees from the vertical ! The refrigerator offers 120 microwatts of cooling power via an efficient and quiet pulse tube cryocooler with remote distribution valve. Future models will employ an automated gas handling system equipped with a more powerful oil-free hermetic 6-stage Roots pump. This upgrade ensures full remote control of the cooling process, as well as higher cooling power. To find out how other Janis cryocooler solutions can help your application, email our Sales Team or visit our Janis product pages.

Narrowband Fibre Filters from Orbits Lightwave now available In addition to laser modules, Orbits Lightwave also design and manufacture narrow linewidth fibre filters with very high sideband suppression for signal clean up. Extinction ratios of >23 dB are readily available and custom designs with >80 dB extinction have been achieved. These high-end filters feature sharp, narrow linewidth transmission peaks with high extinction ratios and low insertion losses. Standard linewidths down to 500 MHz are available, whilst even lower linewidths can be specified on a custom basis. Wavelength ranges covered are 1530 to 1565nm and 1047 to 1064nm. For a datasheet on these filters, visit our Orbits Lightwave Filter page, or email our Sales Team.

New datasheets for AKELA laser diodes AKELA is the market leader in high powered laser diodes for the wavelength region that covers 1208 to 2000 nm - achieving powers roughly 2~3 times that of the competition. They also offer the widest choice of wavelengths from 635 nm onwards, making the AKELA range the most complete in the industry. • • • •

Multi-mode and single mode pulsed and CW diode lasers Diode laser modules, bars and arrays Standard packages and custom designs Wavelengths: 635 nm to greater than 2 microns

AKELA Laser Corporation also specialise in system solutions that integrate the laser in an application-optimised electro-opto-mechanical assembly. This can include optics, signal processing electronics, device driving and cooling, thus providing customers with a complete plug and play capability. Datasheets for the laser diodes can be found on our updated AKELA product page. Page 1 of 2

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September 2010 Femtolasers upgrade oscillator specifications FEMTOLASERS have engineered new systems to generate optical pulses down to 7 fs, with megawatt and multi-gigawatt peak powers at MHz and kHz repetition rates, and with optional Carrier Enveloper Phase (CEP) stabilisation. New or improved products include: FEMTOSOURCE scientific XL: Pulse energy extended to 650 nJ in under 50 fs at MHz repetition rates - the most powerful Chirped Pulse Oscillator in the range FUSION: Upgraded to give 20% more power from an ultra-compact Ti:S oscillator, now offering over 1.2 MW at peak output FEMTOSOURCE rainbow: The first CEP stabilised ultrafast oscillator with multiple parallel output options centred at 800 and 1030 nm INTEGRAL: Four choices of pulse duration - now 10, 20, 50 and 100 fs! FEMTOPOWER compact: Upgrades throughout range & the number of models increased The improvements in the performance of the range are reflected in the new datasheets available via our FEMTOLASER pages or email our Laser Sales Team for more details.

UV to NIR fibre optics offer 300 to 5500 nm bandwidth IRphotonics continue to head the field of advanced infra-red fibre optics with their iGuide™ range that encompasses single and multimode fibres, high power beam delivery fibres, doped fibres and patchcords. Leading products offer low attenuation, no spectral absorption peak and include: H100: Offering high-power transmission from 0.3 to 4.5 µm through a small core II-V™: Delivering extended spectral transmission from 0.4 to 5.5 µm In addition to fibre, optical blanks formed from the same iGuide media are available to bring performance benefits to the lens designer. For more information on iGuide, visit our IRphotonics product pages or email our Sales Team now.

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Products & Capabilities 2010 Elliot Scientific's Products & Capabilities brochure has been updated to coincide with the start of the new academic year. The 16-page PDF summarises all of the products available from our different divisions - Lasers, Components, Instrumentation, Telecoms, Cryogenics & Magnetics - and also details some of the services we offer, such as custom design and OEM engineering projects. You can download the new Elliot Scientific Products & Capabilities Brochure here.

Cost effective micro-analysis from CRAIC Technologies CRAIC Technologies have introduced the 308 PV as a replacement for the 302 Series. The new model is an add-on for the open photoport of a microscope or probe station, upgrading it into a UV-visible-NIR microspectrophotometer. In conjunction with powerful analytical software, the 308 PV can acquire high-resolution colour images and the spectra of a sample by absorbance, reflectance, luminescence and fluorescence. The 308 PV specifically eliminates unwanted spectral data from the surrounding field of view due to its precision measuring zone. The 308 PV is a cost effective tool for the laboratory or inspection facility involved in micro-analysis of organic and inorganic materials, from measurements of thin film semiconductors, photovoltaics, minerals and coal to forensics and flat panel displays. For more information on these or to discuss other applications for the 308 PV please email our CRAIC Sales Team or go to our microspectrophotometer product page.


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October 2010 Photonex 2010 Next week, Photonex rolls into the The International Centre, Telford. As the UK's only event of its kind serving the Optics & Photonics Industry, this is your opportunity to see our technologies, discuss the services we offer, and try out some of our products. Something you cannot do over the telephone, through advertising or on-line. You can talk face-to-face with some of the Elliot Scientific team and meet other visitors from the Optics and Photonics community. Whether you are within academia, government or industrial research and development, Photonex is the place to check out the latest technology, equipment, instruments and systems for multitudes of different applications. You can also enter our competition, see below. Elliot Scientific will be on Stand C15 and you can download the floorplan here. Parking at the event is free (SatNav: TF3 4JH) or take the free Shuttlebus from Telford Central Station. Direct trains run from London or change at Wolverhampton if travelling from the North; Birmingham if travelling from the South. We look forward to seeing you on November 3rd or 4th.

Preview Pulsed Mid-IR or Terahertz, CW Ti:S and Pulsed Femtosecond Tunable DPSS Lasers from M SQUARED Elliot Scientific will be showing the M Squared portfolio of high-reliability next-generation tuneable DPSS lasers at Photonex. The range includes:

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SolsTiS - Ultracompact, narrow linewidth tunable continuous wave Ti:S source Sprite - Widely tunable ultracompact femtosecond laser with Ethernet control Firefly - Compact, widely tunable sources offering: • Pulsed Mid-IR for trace gas detection, spectroscopy and IRCM • Terahertz for spectroscopy or detection applications

More information on the M Squared range can also be found here.

The spotlight will be on Miniature Stages by Elliot | Martock Elliot|Martock high-resolution precision miniature slides have dominated the market for many years and our broad range of stages with travels of 3, 5 and 10 mm will be to the fore at Photonex. Divided into Small, Very Small and Ultra Small, the positioners are available in single, dual and three axis configurations with a variety of adjustment options. A number of accessories complement each range to further enhance the usability and flexibility of the stages. Photonex gives you the opportunity to see for yourself how Elliot|Martock miniature slides can improve your applications. More information on these postioners can be found here.

HOLOEYE's PLUTO Spatial Light Modulator enters a new phase HOLOEYE's PLUTO phase-only spatial light modulator (SLM), based on a reflective 2 megapixel LCOS microdisplay, will be demonstrated at Photonex by Elliot Scientific. Four versions are on offer, optimized for the following wavelengths:

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PLUTO-VIS 420 ~ 850 nm: Broadband A/R coated PLUTO-NIR 850 ~ 1100 nm: Optimized for 1064 nm and >2pi phase modulation PLUTO-NIR-2 750 ~ 950 nm: For femtosecond laser/biophotonics Applications PLUTO-TELCO 1550 nm: Optimized for common telecom ranges

More information on spatial light modulation can be found here.

Polarisation Maintaining Fibre Assemblies & Speciality Components from OZ Optics OZ Optics is one of the leading fibre optic suppliers in the world and Elliot Scientific will be showing their outstanding portfolio of products at Photonex. The range includes focusers, collimators, beamsplitters, optical delay lines and attenuators among others, but what makes them stand out from run of the mill SM and MM manufacturers is their range of polarisation maintaining (PM) fibre assemblies and speciality components. OZ Optics also offer a range of 23 different fibre coupled laser delivery systems. The compact low voltage laser modules operate with precision temperature control that maintains the wavelength variation to better than 0.1 nm. More information on these and other fibre products can be found here.

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CEP Lasers and Precision Optics from CLEO 2010 Award Winning FEMTOLASERS Lasers and optics from FEMTOLASERS will be shown by Elliot Scientific at Photonex. The 2010 CLEO/Laser Focus World Innovation Award Honorable Mention went to their CEP-stabilised FEMTOPOWER V system designed for the attosecond science community earlier this year. Other oscillators and amplifiers plus the specialist range of optics for femtosecond laser applications will be shown by us at Photonex. More information on these products can be found here, or you can discuss your requirements with our Sales Team at the show.

Manual and semi-automatic alignment systems from Elliot Scientific Specially developed for a variety of customers, Elliot Scientific regularly builds alignment systems based around manual or DALi 2 controlled piezo-driven Elliot Gold Series Flexure Stages. The rigs offer unprecedented stability and flexibility in multiple axes with positioning accuracies down to 10 nm on some models. If you have an application that needs a custom solution, then please discuss your requirements with our Sales Team at Photonex or contact us

½ Watt CW at any wavelength between 500 and 599 nm from Solus Technologies The Axiom range of high power solid state visible lasers from Solus Technologies offer excellent beam quality, narrow linewidths and are controlled by a GUI from a PC. The Axiom-514 has an output power of 500 mW at 514 nm, whereas the emission wavelength of the Axiom-5XX can be user defined at the time of purchase within the range 500 to 599 nm. Applications, such as replacing conventional Argon Ion laser sources, also include: Fluorescence & Confocal Microscopy • Ophthalmology • Spectroscopy • Flow Cytometry Discover more about these and other Solus products by talking to our Sales Team at Photonex or contact us.

Laser Safety by Sperian Sperian combines the timelessness of tortoise shell with high-tech in the design of the New York range of comfortable and stylish laser protection spectacles. Intricate metal accents not only enhance the design, but also create a highly protective laser-resistant frame. Sperian's use of premium materials for every component in their sophisticated and high-quality products result in CE certified laser protection like no other in the industry. Try on the range at Photonex. More information on this frame and the others available can be found here.

Glass Polarizers for the Mid-IR and more from CODIXX CODIXX colorPol® MIR polarizers have a spectral bandwidth of almost 4 µm and include a useful performance band that covers 1.2 to 5 µm. Built using the unique technology of doping of sodium silicate glass with prolate silver nanoparticles, the colorPol® range of polarizers will be demonstrated at Photonex by Elliot Scientific. More information and the brochure can be found here. Our Sales Team at Photonex will be happy to discuss any custom application you may have, but if you need advice now, then do contact us.

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November 2010 GREENALIGN™ Enhances FEMTOLASERS' Oscillators FEMTOLASERS have released the next generation of their synergy™ and fusion™ ultrafast oscillators, thereby strengthening their established reputation as the leading manufacturer of femtosecond lasers. The new models share the same platform designed to provide maximum passive stability and are available in combination with GREENALIGN™ active stabilization that further enhances the long term power stability. GREENALIGN™ is an opto-mechanical system derived from Femtolasers' industrial grade Integral™ oscillators, and sets a new benchmark for stability and ease of operation. In addition, the model range has been extended to offer versions with sub-9 fs pulse duration or with output powers up to 1200 mW. For more information on these and their other systems, visit our FEMTOLASERS product pages or email our Laser Sales Team now.

Femtosecond Protection from New Polymer Filter Sperian Protection has developed and certified two polymer laser safety filters for the femtosecond community that provide protection levels that were previously only possible with glass technology. These new lightweight filters meet EN 207:2009, ANSI 136.1, ANSI Z87+ (high impact) and protection levels such as D LB 6 + IRM LB 8 at 1064nm and at 532nm. Available for the popular Sperian XC® frame style that encompasses the entire eye, ensuring user safety and offering the best individual fit for optimal comfort. Sperian XC is covered by a lifetime warranty, thereby providing a low cost of ownership thanks to the long product life. You can download the range brochure here, or contact us about your application for specialist advice.

EXCLUSIVE: New KLASTECH Concerto 442nm Laser will perform at Photonics West KLASTECH are preparing for the launch at Photonics West of their next generation of Concerto 442 nm single frequency DPSS lasers. Initial powers will be 25, 50 and 75 mW with 100 and 150 mW to follow.

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Solid state replacement for HeCd lasers Single frequency (< 1 MHz line width)| Single longitudinal mode Diffraction limited beam quality > 100 m coherence length & rock solid pointing stability TEC cooled

Ultra low noise The preliminary datasheet is available via our KLASTECH DPSS pages or email our Laser Sales Team for more details, including up to date specifications.

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December 2010 To all our customers and suppliers:

Season's Greetings and wishing you a Happy and Prosperous 2011 from all at Elliot Scientific Snow Crystal photomicrograph courtesy of Electron and Confocal Microscopy Laboratory,Agricultural Research Service, USDA

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