Picosecond Laser

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a picosecond pulsed laser that can be synchronized with quantum network clocks. The laser must possess key features, including external clock synchronization, single-mode operation, and near transform-limited pulse widths to ensure the generation of high-quality indistinguishable single photons. The laser will serve as the pump for a nonlinear crystal, facilitating spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) to generate entangled photons. • The laser must have a wavelength of 775 ± 0.25 nm, • a pulse width of less than 50 ps, • a spectral width of less than 15 pm, • a pulse-to-pulse jitter of less than 10% RMS, • a clock-to-laser pulse jitter of less than 3 ps, • an output coupling of single-mode fiber-coupled with optical power greater than 200 mW at the fiber output, • a repetition rate of 80 MHz, and • be designed for reliable 24/7 operation. The vendor must also provide a 1-year warranty and have an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) registered as "Active" on the GSA System for Award Management (SAM.gov).