High Power Quasi-CW Quantum Cascade Laser at 7.2um

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Specifications

Output Power (avg): 1.5 W
Wavelength: 7.2 um
Pulse Duration: 200 – 500 ns
Tuning Range Around Center Wavelength: Not Applicable
Wavelength Range: um
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Features

  • High Average Power Output: The Model 1101-XX-QCW-YYYY-MicroTT-EXT delivers over 2 W of average power at 4.6 µm, with options for other wavelengths ranging from 3.8 µm to 12 µm.
  • Quasi-CW Operation: Features a high duty cycle pulsed operation with standard pulse durations of approximately 200 ns to 500 ns and repetition rates from 500 kHz to 2.0 MHz.
  • Customizable Output: Optional configurations include variable duty cycles from 0.05% to 50%, variable pulse amplitude, and synchronization with external TTL pulse sequences.
  • Wavelength Flexibility: Available in standard wavelengths of ~3.8 µm, ~4.0 µm, 4.6 µm, 7.1 µm, 8.5 µm, and 9.3 µm, with custom orders for other wavelengths between 3.8 µm and 12 µm.
  • Compact and Lightweight Design: The laser head measures 5.5” (L) x 1.8” (W) x 1.8” (H) and weighs just 11 oz, making it ideal for bench top use.
  • Excellent Beam Quality: Provides a nearly collimated output beam with a spot size of approximately 4 mm, thanks to the internal lens within the hermetically sealed QCL package.
  • Low Beam Divergence: Features a beam divergence of 5 mrad both vertically and horizontally.
  • Self-Contained System: Requires only an external 20 V DC power supply for operation, with an option for internal battery operation using four CR123A batteries for over 30 minutes of runtime at 2 W.
  • Stable and Reliable: Designed to be vibration-free and stable over long periods, with no field adjustments required.
  • ISO 9001 Certified: Manufactured by Pranalytica, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified company, ensuring high-quality standards.

Applications

  • Environmental Monitoring: Use the high power QCL system for detecting various gases in the environment by tuning to specific absorption wavelengths.
  • Medical Diagnostics: Employ the QCL system in medical diagnostic equipment for precise infrared spectroscopy, aiding in identifying molecular compositions.
  • Industrial Process Control: Integrate the system into industrial processes to monitor and control chemical compositions through real-time analysis.
  • Scientific Research: Utilize the QCL system for advanced scientific research in fields such as physics and chemistry, where precise infrared radiation is required.
  • Security and Defense: Apply the laser system in security and defense for the detection of hazardous materials and substances.
  • Telecommunications: Use in telecommunications for testing and development of optical components and systems.
  • Remote Sensing: Implement the QCL system in remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring and mapping.