Imagine trying to take a photo of a hummingbird's wing, but your camera is too slow and just gives you a blur. This technology acts like a super-fast camera that captures the exact shape of a laser pulse in a single shot. Instead of guessing by averaging many pulses, it shows exactly what happened in one go, making it much easier to tune the laser for perfect results.
Measuring ultrashort laser pulses is currently difficult and often relies on averaging, which creates artifacts and hides the true behavior of individual pulses. This makes it hard to optimize lasers for high-precision medical and industrial work.
Two single-shot characterization tools: s-shot (for 800 nm scientific use) and d-shot (for 1030 nm industrial/medical use).
If you are a laser surgery equipment manufacturer dealing with inconsistent pulse quality at 1030 nm — this project developed the d-shot tool that provides immediate, real-time feedback for optimization. This ensures every laser shot is precise, reducing errors in delicate medical procedures.
If you are a micro-machining service provider dealing with material damage caused by pulse instability — this project developed a single-shot characterization tool that links pulse parameters directly to the outcome of every shot. This allows for intuitive interpretation and faster adjustment of industrial lasers.
If you are an optical laboratory equipment supplier dealing with complex, hard-to-use pulse measurement tools at 800 nm — this project developed the s-shot implementation that is easier to use than competitors. It allows researchers to measure temporal profiles without the artifacts caused by averaging.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the s-shot and d-shot instruments is not disclosed.
Yes, the d-shot implementation is being moved to TRL9, which is the highest level of readiness for commercial deployment in industrial and medical applications.
The project builds on patents co-invented by the team members and co-founders of Sphere Ultrafast Photonics. Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided.
Based on available project data, the tools are designed to be easier to use and provide immediate, real-time feedback, though specific integration timelines are not listed.
The project period runs from 2022-09-01 to 2025-08-31, suggesting the final TRL9 transition occurs by late 2025.
The consortium is a lean, high-efficiency partnership consisting of 2 partners from Sweden and Portugal. It features a 50% industry ratio, pairing the academic expertise of Lund University with the commercial agility of Sphere Ultrafast Photonics, an SME. This structure is reinforced by a 10-year existing relationship and shared IP ownership among co-founders, significantly reducing the risk of technology transfer.
Contact Assoc. Prof. Cord L. Arnold at Lund University
Contact us to connect with Sphere Ultrafast Photonics for d-shot integration.
