General Info

Continuum Electro-Optics is a global leader in innovative flashlamp pumped solid state Nd:YAG lasers, OPOs (optical parametric oscillators), dye lasers and custom laser systems for scientific, commercial and industrial applications. These applications range from spectroscopy, materials analysis and Particle Imaging Velocimetry to X-ray generation and high power plasma physics. The company offers standard laser systems as well as tunable accessories. Custom laser systems include the Macropulse, large glass lasers and novel Nd:YAG configurations. Since its founding in 1975, Continuum has developed a full line of pulsed solid state laser products. Headquartered in Santa Clara Calif., Continuum manufactures and markets its laser products worldwide through direct sales offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Asia, and South Asia. In 2002, Excel Technology acquired Continuum.