HMS Technology Sales :: LASCAD solid-state laser design software

Since 1995 LASCAD has become widely used software for designing solid-state lasers and simulating their performance.
An important and practical feature is the finite element analysis of thermal and mechanical stresses (see FEA below).
For multimode and actively Q-switched laser design, see Dynamic Multimode Analysis (DMA).
The graphical user interface makes LASCAD software easy to learn and use without requiring any programming or scripting.

LASCAD offers four interactive program modules:

ABCD Matrix (ABCD)

This is the basic LASCAD program module in which the resonator configuration and optical elements (mirrors, lenses, apertures) are entered.
It analyzes the fundamental resonator mode assuming Gaussian wavefront propagation.
For non-Gaussian analysis, see Beam Propagation Method (BPM) below.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

FEA analyzes thermal and mechanical stresses in the crystal. It then inserts a thermal lens into the cavity to compute the resonator mode, output power, and resonator stability.
FEA takes into account material parameters, pump configuration and cooling geometry.
Interactive 3D graphics show temperatures and stresses along the crystal in different planes.
Models are included for rods, slabs and thin disks. For unique pump configurations or custom pump light distribution, LASCAD includes interfaces with ZEMAX-EE and TracePro.

Beam Propagation Method (BPM)

BPM does a wave optics analysis without assuming parabolic wavefront propagation. It takes into account diffraction due to the finite extension of apertures and mirrors.
BPM shows eigenmodes and simulates misalignment effects.

Dynamic Mulimode Analysis (DMA)

DMA analyzes multimode and actively Q-switched lasers. It computes beam quality and output power in higher order modes.
For Q-switched lasers, DMA computes pulse shape and time-dependent output power.

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Since 1995 LASCAD has become widely used software for designing solid-state lasers and simulating their performance. An important and practical feature is the finite element analysis of thermal and mechanical stresses (see FEA below). For multimode and actively Q-switched laser design, see Dynamic Multimode Analysis (DMA). The graphical user interface makes LASCAD software easy to learn and use without requiring any programming or scripting.
	LASCAD offers four interactive program modules:
	ABCD Matrix (ABCD) This is the basic LASCAD program module in which the resonator configuration and optical elements (mirrors, lenses, apertures) are entered. It analyzes the fundamental resonator mode assuming Gaussian wavefront propagation. For non-Gaussian analysis, see Beam Propagation Method (BPM) below.
	Finite Element Analysis (FEA) FEA analyzes thermal and mechanical stresses in the crystal. It then inserts a thermal lens into the cavity to compute the resonator mode, output power, and resonator stability. FEA takes into account material parameters, pump configuration and cooling geometry. Interactive 3D graphics show temperatures and stresses along the crystal in different planes. Models are included for rods, slabs and thin disks. For unique pump configurations or custom pump light distribution, LASCAD includes interfaces with ZEMAX-EE and TracePro.
	Beam Propagation Method (BPM) BPM does a wave optics analysis without assuming parabolic wavefront propagation. It takes into account diffraction due to the finite extension of apertures and mirrors. BPM shows eigenmodes and simulates misalignment effects.
	Dynamic Mulimode Analysis (DMA) DMA analyzes multimode and actively Q-switched lasers. It computes beam quality and output power in higher order modes. For Q-switched lasers, DMA computes pulse shape and time-dependent output power.
Contact HMS Technology Sales for LASCAD data sheets, free demo program, tutorials and pricing click here To connect with the LASCAD website click here