Green pump laser for femtosecond-duration Titanium:sapphire laser osillator

The National Research Council Canada requires the supply of one research-grade continuous-wave green pump laser to replace an aging system used in quantum photonics and nonlinear optics research. The equipment must be fully compatible with an existing Spectra Physics Tsunami HP model 3941C-25HP or 3941C-20HP femtosecond-duration titanium:sapphire laser oscillator, supporting a repetition rate of 80 MHz ±100 kHz. This procurement is being conducted as a limited tender, with mks Spectra Physics of Irvine, California, USA, pre-identified as the only known source capable of meeting the mandatory technical requirements and maintaining system compatibility. The laser must meet strict technical specifications, including a center wavelength of 532 nm ± 1 nm, adjustable output power between 20 W and 21 W, and a polarization extinction ratio of at least 100:1. Additional requirements include integrated noise less than 0.04% RMS, a beam height of 14.84 cm, and an optical bench footprint not exceeding 25 cm by 60 cm. The successful supplier must provide all necessary power supplies and hardware, a minimum one-year warranty on parts, labor, and power supplies, and ongoing technical support. The final product must be delivered on or before January 28, 2027, and any foreground intellectual property arising from the contract will vest in the contractor.