Femtosecond fiber lasers and systems for optical timing distribution and synchronization with femtosecond precision
Cycle GmbH
HamburgNew on Amplifa
About us
Cycle GmbH was founded in 2015 as a spinoff of the Hamburg research institute DESY and develops production-oriented systems for optical timing distribution and synchronization with femtosecond precision. The portfolio includes ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers (1030-nm Yb laser SONATA and 1560-nm Er laser SOPRANO), timing link systems (WAVE), lowest-noise timing distribution (PULSE), frequency and time generation systems (F&T), Balanced Optical Microwave Phase Detection (BOMPD), optical cross-correlation (TC-BOC), phase and frequency control electronics (E-SYNC), and time-interval counter modules (TIC). The systems are delivered as turnkey solutions with tested electronics, software and optics, including installation, site tests and user training; a 24/7 service ensures availability. Applications include free-electron lasers, synchrotrons, radio telescopes, electron diffraction, timing jitter characterization, and materials and life science research; customers include, among others, facilities of the ESA ESTRACK network. The systems are in operation in Europe, Asia and North America. The site and administrative headquarters are in Hamburg, with access to cutting-edge research in ultrafast laser physics.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- Femtosecond fiber laser manufacturing (1030-nm Yb femtosecond laser, SONATA), Femtosecond fiber laser manufacturing (1560-nm Er femtosecond laser, SOPRANO), Optical Timing Distribution & Synchronization (femtosecond-precise timing and, Balanced Optical Microwave Phase Detection (BOMPD), Optical cross-correlation for synchronization of ultrashort laser pulses (TC-BOC), F&T generation and distribution system (frequency and time generation and transfer), Phase and frequency control electronics (E-SYNC), Timing Link Systems (WAVE)
- Founded
- 2015
- Industries
- Large-scale research facilities, Materials research, Life Sciences, Industry, Space, Free-electron lasers
- 01
Research and development (ultrafast laser physics)
- 02
Engineering and customized system configuration
- 03
Assembly and testing of electronics, software and optics
- 04
Turnkey delivery with installation, site tests and user training
- 05
24/7 service and maintenance
Sites & machinery
Hamburg
DEHeadquarters with development, system integration and sales
Typical parts
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Femtosecond fiber laser manufacturing (1030-nm Yb femtosecond laser, SONATA)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Femtosecond fiber laser manufacturing (1560-nm Er femtosecond laser, SOPRANO)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Optical Timing Distribution & Synchronization (femtosecond-precise timing andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Balanced Optical Microwave Phase Detection (BOMPD)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Optical cross-correlation for synchronization of ultrashort laser pulses (TC-BOC)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| F&T generation and distribution system (frequency and time generation and transfer)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Phase and frequency control electronics (E-SYNC)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Timing Link Systems (WAVE)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Time interval counter module for multi-source timing comparison (TIC)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Timing Jitter CharacterizationTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation, site tests and user training for turnkey systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Company history
- 2015
Founded as a spinoff of the DESY research institute in Hamburg
Development and delivery of the 2nd generation of the frequency and timing system for the ESA ESTRACK network