Mai Tai Series
®
®
Ultrafast Ti:Sapphire Oscillators
The Spectra-Physics Mai Tai® Ti:Sapphire oscillator is used for a
variety of applications ranging from general spectroscopy to
multiphoton microscopy. With its leading performance
specifications and largest installed base of any laser of its
type, the Mai Tai is truly a cutting-edge tool for basic research
and biological imaging.
The Mai Tai Series Advantage
• High output power maximizes penetration depth in
multiphoton imaging
• Short output pulse width to provide high peak power
• Wide tuning range for efficient excitation of all
commonly used fluorophores
• Smooth tuning with no pulse drop outs
• Outstanding pointing stability eliminates the need to
realign experimental set-up
• Regenerative mode locking for unmatched stability
• Rapid scanning capability for two-color experiments
The Mai Tai series includes four models of increasing power,
pulse width and tuning range to allow customers to choose
the system to best match their application. Ideal for
multiphoton microscopy, the Mai Tai HP with an integrated
Spectra-Physics 14 W Millennia® pump laser provides more
than 300 nm (690–1020 nm) in useable tuning range with over
2.5 W of average power and a pulse width of less than 100 fs.
For customers interested in systems with a shorter pulse
width, the Mai Tai BB and Mai Tai XF, both with integrated 10 W
Millennia pump lasers, provide more than 240 nm in useable
tuning range with a pulse width of less than 80 fs. Both are
excellent choices for customers with a limited budget. Finally,
the Mai Tai XF-1 with an integrated 5 W Millennia pump laser
provides more than 200 nm in useable tuning range with an
even shorter pulse width of less than 70 fs—an ideal choice for
pumping the Spectra-Physics Spitfire® Pro ultrafast amplifier
system.
The Mai Tai series reliability is maintained using the ultrastable regenerative mode-locking technique proven with the
Spectra-Physics Tsunami® oscillator. Using this method, the
Mai Tai is capable of hands free, drop-out free wavelength
tuning enabling speedy collection of excitation profiles all at
the click of a mouse. Reliability is also enhanced with
StabiLok®, the laser system’s real-time monitoring technology,
which provides excellent beam pointing stability, minimizes
average power fluctuations, and eliminates wavelength drift.
These two features combine to make the Mai Tai the most
reliable and most versatile hands-free laser source available.
• Most experienced ultrafast service and support team
3500
Mai Tai HP
Mai Tai BB
Mai Tai XF
Mai Tai XF-1
Average Power (mW)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
650
700
750
800
850
900
Wavelength (nm)
950
1000
1050
1100
Specifications1
Tuning Range2
Mai Tai HP
690 nm–1020 nm
Mai Tai BB
710 nm–990 nm
Mai Tai XF
710 nm–950 nm
Mai Tai XF-1
710 nm–920 nm
Average Power3
Wavelength
690 nm
710 nm
800 nm
920 nm
>500 mW
>1.35 W
>2.5 W
>1.35 W
Mai Tai BB
>650 mW
>1.5 W
>650 mW
Mai Tai XF
>650 mW
>1.5 W
Mai Tai XF-1
>400 mW
>900 mW
Mai Tai HP
950 nm
990 nm
1020 nm
>400 mW
>250 mW
>500 mW
>400 mW
Pulse Width4, 5
Mai Tai HP
<100 fs
Mai Tai BB
<80 fs
Mai Tai XF
<80 fs
Mai Tai XF-1
<70 fs
Other Output Characteristics
Beam Roundness5
0.9–1.1
<10%
Astigmatism5
Repetition Rate
5, 6
Beam Pointing Stability
80 MHz ±1 MHz
<50 μrad/100 nm
<0.15%
Noise7
<±1%
Stability8
Spatial Mode
TEMoo, M2 <1.1
Polarization5
>500:1 horizontal
Beam Divergence5
<1 mrad
Beam Diameter (1/e2)5
<1.2 mm
Mai Tai Laser Head
Notes
1. Due to our continuous product
improvement program, specifications may
change without notice.
2. Mai Tai is also available with a fixed,
factory preset wavelength within the
wavelength range noted.
3.93
(9.98)
3. Specifications apply to operation at the
wavelength noted.
4. A sech2 pulse shape is used to determine
the pulse width as measured with a
Newport PulseScout® autocorrelator.
2.91
(7.39)
Umbilical End View
Top View
5. Specification applies to 800 nm only.
6. Laser operation is specified at a nominal
repetition rate of 80 MHz.
5.87 (14.91)
7. Specification represents rms noise
measured in a 10 Hz to 10 MHz
bandwidth.
5.78
(14.83)
4.27
(10.83)
13.79 (35.03)
22.44 (58.54)
Output End View
Side View
8. Percent power drift in any 2-hour period
with <±1°C temperature change after a 1hour warm up.
Dimensions given in inches (cm)
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