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Visible diode lasers

Visible diode lasers

  • Description: 3 diode lasers with output wavelengths in the visible spectrum.
  • Output wavelengths: Monochromatic outputs at 405 nm, 532 nm, and 785 nm.
  • Operation mode: Continuous wave.
Coherent Chameleon Compact OPO-Vis

Coherent Chameleon Compact OPO-Vis

  • Description: Tuneable Ti:Sapphire laser coupled with an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) for wavelength extension, and a second-harmonic conversion unit for frequency doubling.
  • Output wavelengths: Monochromatic output anywhere in the range 350 nm – 1600 nm.
  • Operation mode: Pulsed.
DRS Daylight Solutions MIRcat-QT

DRS Daylight Solutions MIRcat-QT

  • Description: Combined laser system comprising of 4 quantum cascade laser chips with outputs in the mid-infrared.
  • Output wavelengths: Monochromatic output anywhere in the ranges 5.2 µm – 6.8 µm, and 7.4 µm – 11 µm (wavenumbers 900 cm-1 – 1350 cm-1, and 1500 cm-1 – 1900 cm-1).
  • Operation mode: Capable of both pulsed and continuous wave operation.
Toptica FemptoFibre dichro midIR

Toptica FemptoFibre dichro midIR

  • Description: Broadband emission unit in the mid-infrared, with the selection of 5 different output spectra.
  • Output wavelengths: 5 broadband emission spectra with peak powers approximately at wavenumbers 900 cm-1, 1200 cm-1, 1400 cm-1, 1600 cm-1, and 1800 cm-1 (wavelengths 5.2 µm, 6.3 µm, 7.1 µm, 8.3 µm, and 11 µm). Total coverage from 650 cm-1 – 2300 cm-1 (4.3 µm – 15 µm).
  • Operation mode: Pulsed.

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