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V E R S AT I L E , E A S Y- T O - U S EDIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR
M E A S U R I N G U LT R A FA S T P U L S E S

The PulseScout2™ Autocorrelators are a versatile, easy-touse diagnostic tool for measuring ultrafast pulses. Thisautocorrelator family is capable of measuring pulse widths
from both high repetition rate (MHz) oscillators and low
repetition rate (kHz) amplifiers from Visible to IR wavelengthrange. The unit can be equipped with either a photodiodedetector module to detect and measure high-energy amplified
pulses or a photomultiplier based detector to measure lowenergy oscillator pulses. Conveniently, these detector modules
use the same autocorrelator optical head and are fullyinterchangeable in seconds. Alignment is straight-forward andcan also be done easily even for first time users, making thisautocorrelator an ideal diagnostic tool for all of your ultrafast
applications.

• 20 fs to 3.5 ps pulse width capability• Broad wavelength range (420–1600 nm)• Calibrated timescale• Easy to align• Compatible with both high and low repetition rate lasers• Standardized computer interface• SCPI interface software included• Collinear and non-collinear configuration

THE BASE MODEL
The base model is the corner stone of thePulseScout2 Autocorrelator family:
PSCOUT2-BASE
The base model contains the Optical Headand Control Unit for the autocorrelator
system. The detector module is not included.

Please note: The basic model does not come with a detector module.

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PULSESCOUT 2

A U T O C O R R E L A T O R

THE DETECTOR MODULES

Base Model Specifications

A detector module is necessary to complete theautocorrelator system. Multiple detector modules can beused with a single Base Model for additional wavelength
range and sensitivity. The PD models contain a photodiode(PD) and can handle higher pulse energy from amplifiers,
while the PMT models consist of high sensitive
photomultiplier tube (PMT), suitable for low-energy
oscillator pulses.

ModelThe detector module also includes the necessary SHG
Crystal for the PulseScout2. It will need to be installed
before operation. Different crystals are required for different
wavelengths.
The modules are available in four wavelength ranges:

PSCOUT2-BASE

Wavelength Range (nm)420 - 1600

Pulse Width (fs)

20 - 3500

Scan Range

150 fs - 15 ps

Scan Rate

10 Hz

Linearity

1% of Actual Scan Range

Polarization

Linear / Horizontal

Minimum Input Power

2 mW

Maximum Input Power250 mW

Maximum Input Pulse Energy

1 mJ

Minimum Beam Diameter

2 mm

Minimum Input Rep Rate

300 HzMaximum Input Rep Rate10 GHz

Computer Interface

USB 2.0

Remote Control

TCP/IP (SCPI Standard) via Control Software

CE Compliant

Yes

InputTrigger, TTL
Dimensions (W x D x H) [in. (mm)]Optical Unit

• BLUE (420 - 550 nm)

6.30 X 6.34 X 5.67 - 8.23 (160 X 161 X 144 - 209)

Control Electronics

6.10 X 2.76 X 6.04 (155 X 70 X 153.5)

Detector Module Specifications• RED (520 - 750 nm)
Type

Wavelength
Range

Repetition Rate

PSCOUT2-BLUE-PD

PD Module

420 - 550 nm< 1 MHzPSCOUT2-BLUE-PMT

PMT Module

420 - 550 nm> 1 MHzPSCOUT2-RED-PD

PD Module

520 - 750 nm< 1 MHzPSCOUT2-RED-PMT

PMT Module

520 - 750 nm> 1 MHzPSCOUT2-NIR-PD

PD Module

700 - 1100 nm< 1 MHzPSCOUT2-NIR-PMT

PMT Module

700 - 1100 nm> 1 MHzPSCOUT2-IR-PD

PD Module

1000 - 1600 nm< 1 MHzPSCOUT2-IR-PMT

PMT Module

1000 - 1600 nm> 1 MHzModel• NIR (700 - 1100 nm)• IR (1000 - 1600 nm)

PulseScout2 Detector Modules (PD on top, PMT on bottom)

WHICH MODULE SHOULD I CHOOSE?
A rule of thumb is to select:• PMT module for an Oscillator (such as Tsunami™) with a
Repetition Rate > 1 MHz• PD module for an Amplifier (such as Spitfire Pro™) with aRepetition Rate < 1 MHz.

SCPI INTERFACE SOFTWARE
Enabling remote control of the PulseScout2 via TCP/IP
using SCPI command structure. This software package isincluded with the base model unit. Utilize this for integrationof the PulseScout2 into automated measurement setups.
Newport Corporation, Global Headquarters
1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606, USA
PHONE: 1-800-222-6440 1-949-863-3144

FAX: 1-949-253-1680

www.newport.com
EMAIL: sales@newport.com

Complete listings for all global office locations are available online at www.newport.com/contact
Newport Corporation, Irvine, California and Franklin, Massachusetts; Evry and Beaune-la-Rolande, France and Wuxi, China have all been certified compliant with ISO 9001 by the British Standards Institution. Santa Clara, California is DNV certified.

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Autocorrelator control box