Time-resolved ARPES with probe energy of 6.0 eV and tunable MIR pump at 250 kHz

Abstract

In this paper, we present a laser source designed specifically for time- and angle-resolved photoemission (TR-ARPES) investigations of light-induced electron dynamics in quantum materials. Our laser source is based on an ytterbium-doped laser that seeds an optical parametric amplifier (OPA) followed by a difference frequency generation (DFG) stage. This configuration enables the generation of tunable near-infrared and mid-infrared laser pulses (1.5 to 8 μm - 0.82 to 0.15 eV) at 250 kHz of repetition rate, serving as the pump for TR-ARPES measurements. The remaining energy of the laser is used to generate the ultraviolet 6 eV probe pulses, which prompt the material to emit photoelectrons. We demonstrate the long-term stability of the source, as well as the characterization of the beam profiles and pulse durations. Additionally, we present preliminary TR-ARPES results obtained on Bi₂Te₃, a prototypical 3D topological insulator. This paper illustrates the capability of our laser source to probe electronic dynamics in quantum materials.