Czochralski Titanium Sapphire
Titanium-doped sapphire (Ti:sapphire) is a highly versatile and widely used laser medium, renowned for its exceptional properties. This material is a sapphire (aluminum oxide) crystal that has been doped with titanium ions, allowing it to produce laser light through the process of titanium ion excitation. Ti:sapphire lasers are favored for their broad tuning range, which spans from about 650 to 1100 nanometers, making them capable of generating extremely short pulses of light, often measured in femtoseconds (one quadrillionth of a second). This capability is invaluable in a variety of scientific research fields, including spectroscopy, microscopy, and photonic applications, where precise and powerful laser beams are required. The ability to tune the wavelength of Ti:sapphire lasers makes them exceptionally adaptable, catering to specific needs across different technological and research disciplines.
