SID4 eSWIR HR High Resolution SWIR Wavefront Sensor 1.4-2.1 µm

Specifications

Wavelength Range: 1400 – 2100 nm
# Pixels (Width): 159
# Pixels (Height): 127
Lenslet Pitch: 60 um
Wavefront Accuracy: <= lambda/15
Type: Lateral Shearing
Aperture Dimension: 9.54 x 7.62 mm²
Spatial Resolution: 60 µm
Phase And Intensity Sampling: 159 x 127
Phase Resolution: < 6 nm RMS
Accuracy Absolute: < 40 nm RMS
Real-time Processing Frequency: 10 Hz (full resolution)
Interface: Giga Ethernet
Dimensions (W X H X L): 90 x 115 x 120 mm³
Weight: ~ 1 kg

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Features

  • Extended SWIR Wavelength Range: Operates from 1.4 to 2.1 µm, ideal for advanced scientific and industrial applications requiring sensitivity in the extended short-wave infrared spectrum.
  • High Spatial Resolution: 60 µm spatial resolution enables precise wavefront analysis and detailed imaging for demanding optical setups.
  • Large Aperture: 9.54 x 7.62 mm² aperture dimension accommodates large beams and supports flexible integration into various optical systems.
  • High Phase and Intensity Sampling: 159 x 127 sampling grid ensures accurate phase and intensity measurements across the entire aperture.
  • Exceptional Phase Resolution: Less than 6 nm RMS phase resolution (for coherent sources) delivers outstanding measurement precision.
  • High Absolute Accuracy: Achieves less than 40 nm RMS absolute accuracy, ensuring reliable and repeatable results for critical applications.
  • Real-Time Data Processing: Processes wavefront data at 10 Hz (full resolution), enabling live monitoring and fast feedback for dynamic systems.
  • Giga Ethernet Interface: High-speed data transfer and easy connectivity for seamless integration into laboratory and industrial environments.
  • Compact and Lightweight Design: Dimensions of 90 x 115 x 120 mm³ and weight of approximately 1 kg make it easy to install and handle.
  • Large Dynamic Range: Capable of measuring a wide range of wavefront aberrations, suitable for both low and high signal levels.
  • Large Pupil Capability: Supports large optical pupils, making it suitable for advanced research and high-power laser applications.
  • Robust and Reliable: Designed for long-term stability and consistent performance in demanding environments.

Applications

  • Laser Beam Characterization: Accurately measure and analyze the wavefront and intensity profile of laser beams in the extended SWIR range (1.4 – 2.1 µm), making it ideal for laser development, alignment, and quality control.
  • Optical System Testing: Evaluate and optimize the performance of advanced optical systems, including lenses, mirrors, and adaptive optics, by providing high-resolution phase and intensity mapping.
  • Semiconductor Inspection: Inspect and characterize semiconductor wafers and photonic devices that operate or are tested in the SWIR spectrum, ensuring precise quality assurance and process control.
  • SWIR Imaging System Calibration: Calibrate and validate SWIR cameras, sensors, and imaging systems to ensure optimal performance and image quality in scientific, industrial, and defense applications.
  • Material Science Research: Analyze material properties, surface topography, and thin film uniformity using high-resolution phase measurements in the extended SWIR range.
  • Biomedical Imaging: Support advanced biomedical imaging techniques, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and tissue characterization, where extended SWIR sensitivity and high spatial resolution are critical.
  • Fiber Optic Component Testing: Characterize and align fiber optic components and assemblies, including connectors, couplers, and waveguides, for telecommunications and sensing applications in the SWIR band.
  • Metrology and Surface Profiling: Perform precise non-contact surface profiling and metrology for industrial inspection and quality control, leveraging the sensor’s high phase resolution and accuracy.
  • Adaptive Optics Feedback: Provide real-time wavefront data for adaptive optics systems in astronomy, microscopy, and laser machining, enabling dynamic correction of optical aberrations.
  • Research & Development: Facilitate cutting-edge research in photonics, quantum optics, and nanotechnology by delivering detailed phase and intensity information in the extended SWIR region.