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Laser Beam Spatial Profiles

The irradiance distribution of a laser beam is determined by the transverse modes that exit the laser cavity. Typically, the lowest-order transverse mode (TEM00) is selected for emission …

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Characteristics of Laser Light

The most common laser light characteristics include: wavelength, gain bandwidth, monochromaticity, spatial and temporal profiles, collimation, output power, coherence and polarizat …

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Laser Beam Profile Measurement

Given the different types of laser beam spatial distributions and their evolution as they propagate in free space and through optical elements, measurement of the beam profile is critical …

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Laser Diode Life Testing

Life test studies are used to collect laser diode lifetime data under carefully controlled operating conditions. These data are then used to develop statistical models that can predict …

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Ophir Laser Beam Profilers

As the trusted leader in laser beam profiling, Ophir provides a complete range of solutions for beam characterization for any wavelength, at any power and for any beam diameter. The …

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New Focus Tunable Lasers

The laser cavities in our external-cavity diode laser (ECDL) systems and laser modules are the result of many years of experience in designing and manufacturing tunable lasers. Their …

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Laser Intensity Noise Measurement

Since laser intensity noise often sets the performance limit of an experiment, it is important to characterize it to get good results. When making this kind of measurement, a low-noise, …

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Laser Diode Mount Guide

ILX Lightwave is the leader in Laser Diode Mounts offering the widest range of high quality precision laser diode mounting fixtures, as well as a complete line of Laser Diode Control …

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Laser Diode Module Guide

Diode lasers are the most common type of laser and are used in multiple applications due to their small footprint and low cost. We offer Laser Diode Modules with free space or fiber …

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Industrial Laser Micromachining Solutions

Laser processed materials go into numerous end markets from the automotive industry to medical device manufacturing. The applications need of the tools that make precision parts rely …

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Variable Attenuator for Lasers

This application note details a simple and cost effective solution for the continuous attenuation of laser output power. The attenuator kit described is based on a half waveplate and …

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Protecting Your Laser Diode

It’s been said that there are two types of researchers - those who have blown a laser diode and those who will. While that may be an exaggeration, it’s certainly true that today’s lab …

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Laser Diode Characteristics Overview

Diode lasers have been called “wonderful little devices.” They are small and effi cient. They can be directly modulated and tuned. These devices affect us daily with better clarity …

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Pulsing a Laser Diode

Relatively high peak powers and effi cient operation have made pulsed laser diodes ideal for applications such as solid-state laser pumping and range fi nding. These higher peak powers …

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Protecting Your Laser Diode

It’s been said that there are two types of researchers - those who have blown a laser diode and those who will. While that may be an exaggeration, it’s certainly true that today’s lab …

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Laser Diode Instrumentation Guide

Laser Diode Instrumentation is used to precisely control a laser diodes optical output, while protecting the laser diode from thermal or electrical damage while operating. We offer …

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Laser Diode Driver Guide

Laser Diode Drivers are used to precisely control a laser diodes optical output, while protecting the laser diode from overcurrent conditions. Newport and ILX Lightwave offer a wide …

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Laser Diode Controller Guide

Combination Laser Diode Controllers have both a precision Laser Diode Driver, and Laser Diode Temperature Controller in a single instrument. This helps to save valuable space, as well …

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HP Laser Facilities Brochure

A large number of Light and Motion products can be found in High Energy facilities. These range from standard products, whether used in ambient environments or in vacuum chambers assembled …

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LDP-3830 Laser Protection

The LDP-3830 Precision Pulsed Current Source is designed to drive laser diodes and quantum cascade lasers with up to 5A of peak current and a compliance voltage of 20V. Laser diodes …