Tunable Monolux Quantum Cascade Laser at 4.8um

Specifications

Output Power (avg): 0.5 W
Wavelength: 4.8 um
Pulse Duration: 50 – 500 ns
Tuning Range Around Center Wavelength: >= 300nm
Wavelength Range: um
Rep Rate Range: MHz
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Features


  • Tunable Quantum Cascade Laser System: The MonoLux is a wavelength tunable external grating cavity quantum cascade laser system, providing wavelength coverage of ±5% around the center wavelength, with broader tuning ranges available optionally.

  • Operation Modes: Operates in quasi-CW mode with 200-500 ns pulses at a repetition rate of ~500 kHz - 2 MHz, achieving a duty cycle of ~50%. Can also operate in CW mode with a 100% duty cycle (optional).

  • Power Output: Average power output exceeds 500 mW at the center of its tuning curve, depending on the choice of center wavelength.

  • Quiet Operation: The system is passively cooled with no fans, ensuring very quiet operation.

  • Wavelength Options: User-specified center wavelengths available at 3.8 µm, 4.1 µm, 4.5 µm, 4.8 µm, 6.3 µm, 6.8 µm, 7.3 µm, 8.5 µm, 9.5 µm, and 10.2 µm.

  • Tuning Capabilities: Tunable over the gain bandwidth of the QCL with a tuning speed of 100 ms for the entire range. Offers continuous, repeated scans, and step-and-scan modes.

  • Power Output Stability: ±3% pulse-to-pulse and ±2% average power stability over hours.

  • Pulse Trigger: Internal or external triggering, with external mode allowing any pulse repetition sequence within a 50% maximum duty cycle.

Applications


  • Environmental Monitoring: Use the MonoLux system for precise monitoring of atmospheric gases and pollutants.

  • Industrial Process Control: Implement in manufacturing for real-time monitoring and control of chemical processes.

  • Medical Diagnostics: Utilize in non-invasive diagnostics by detecting specific biomarkers in breath analysis.

  • Scientific Research: Employ in spectroscopy for detailed analysis of molecular compositions in various fields of research.

  • Security and Defense: Use for detecting hazardous substances and monitoring secure environments.

  • Environmental Science: Conduct research on greenhouse gases and climate change by measuring gas concentrations accurately.

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Apply in the development and quality control of pharmaceutical products through precise measurement of chemical compounds.

  • Agricultural Monitoring: Monitor and analyze soil and plant emissions for better crop management and yield prediction.