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Skylark Lasers is a Scottish company specialising in the development of continuous wave (CW) single-frequency compact diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers

WHAT ARE DPSS LASERS?

Continuous wave (CW)

These lasers emit a constant beam of light, rather than pulses.

Single-frequency

The light output has a very precise wavelength, which makes them ideal for applications requiring high accuracy.

Diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS)

These lasers use electrical current to power diodes, which then pump energy into a solid-state gain medium to produce the laser light. This design allows for a compact footprint and lower power consumption compared to other types of lasers.

WHY USE SKYLARK LASERS?

High output power

Skylark lasers offer relatively strong laser beams for their size.

Compact footprint

Skylark lasers are smaller than some other options, such as gas ion lasers, making them easier to integrate into instruments.

Ultra-stable

Skylark lasers have minimal fluctuations in power, wavelength, and other parameters, ensuring consistent performance.

Low noise

The output beam has minimal noise, which is important for sensitive measurements.

WHAT APPLICATIONS DO DPSS LASERS HAVE?

Interferometric lithography

This technique uses lasers to create precise patterns on surfaces, used in manufacturing semiconductors and other micro-scale devices.

Raman spectroscopy

This technique analyses the vibrational modes of molecules using lasers, for material identification and research purposes.

Holography

Creating 3D images using lasers.

Flow cytometry

This technique analyses and sorts cells in a fluid stream using lasers, used in medical research and diagnostics.

Quantum sensing

Exploiting the properties of lasers for applications in quantum technologies.

OUR TEAM

From laser design through to software development, process engineering to electronic assembly, our team is driven to push the capabilities of laser technology — delivering higher output powers from a compact footprint. 

Guided by our core values, we work collaboratively with our customers and research partners to understand their needs and tailor our lasers to their application.

Meet the team.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Our integrated monolithic technology produces the highest output power on a small footprint — combining the superior optical properties of solid-state lasers with the small form-factor, high-efficiency operation of laser diodes.


Our proprietary NX opto-mechanical platform enables the creation of robust, ultra-stable and repeatable lasers covering a wide range of the wavelength spectrum.

Our Product Range.

OUR PARTNERS

We play an active role in the wider scientific community and are closely engaged with the photonics and deep tech cluster in Scotland and across the UK.

  • CDT for Applied Photonics

  • Technology Scotland

  • Photonics Scotland

  • University of Birmingham

  • Innovate UK

  • Fraunhofer UK

  • EPIC

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We're always looking for talented and ambitious laser and optoelectronic engineers.

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