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  • Offer Profile
  • Founded in 1990 Soliton Laser- und Messtechnik GmbH offers products and services in following fields:
    • Laser
    • Laser Materials Processing
    • Laser Accessories
    • Sensors
    • Measurement Techniques
    • Spectroscopy
    • Process Technology
    • and Analytics.

    Key points of our corporate philosophy are sales on a high technical level, fast and reliable customer service and support. Our staff is very experienced in the use of lasers and instrumentation. You will always find several people to contact in our group, capable to answer specific customer questions.

    Since 2008 our team is certified according to ISO 9001.
Product Portfolio
  • Laser Sources

      • Solid state lasers YAG, YLF, ti:sapphire

          • Compact ns Solid State Lasers

          • The compact solid-state lasers made by Beamtech are characterized by their high reliability and durability. Long-standing experience gathered during the use in production lines confirm this.

            In addition, the lasers are particularly attractive and very quickly profitable because of their low price.
              • Lapa Series

              • Specifications
                • Lasertype: solid state laser
                • Wavelength: 266 - 1064nm
                • Reprate: 1 - 20Hz
                • Puls duration: 10 - 15ns

                Lapa series lasers by Beamtech are nanosecond lasers for scientific research, industrial and military application.
                With diode pumped and air-cooling technologies, the compact Lapa lasers can offer high frequencies up to 20 Hz, high power up to 80 mJ at fundamental wavelengths with a pulse duration short to 10 ns.

                Features:
                • Diode pumped
                • Long life time to 1 billion shots
                • Air cooling without maintenance EO-Q switched with accurate timing
                • Portable design and easy to assemble Suitable for outdoor applications Energy up to 80 mJ

                Applications:
                • Mobile LIDAR Portable LIBS Photoacousic Tomography LCD Repair Mass spectrograph
              • Nimma Series

              • Specifications
                • Lasertype: solid state laser
                • Wavelength: 266, 355, 532 und 1064nm
                • Reprate: 10Hz
                • Puls duration: 7 - 9ns

                The proven reliability and high performance of the Nimma series of Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers make them the ideal light source for various industrial, medical and scientific applications.
                The Nimma series lasers produce 400-2000 mJ of energy at 1064nm in a compact design with 532nm, 355nm and 266nm standard options available.
                Upon customer request, a 213nm option can be offered. The industrial design ensures long term reliability of the Nimma series lasers with safer and more convenient maintenance.
                Nimma series lasers are the perfect choice for applications in the scientific industry, such as Remote sensing, biological investigation, laser illuminating, nonlinear optics, molecule chemistry, and plasmas generated by laser pulse.

                Applications:
                • Pumping Dye Laser
                • Pumping OPO
                • Pumping Ti:Sapphire laser
                • Laser Shock Peening
                • LCD Repair and Laser Ablation
                • LIDAR
                • LIBS
                • LIF
                • PIV
            • Diode pumped kHz DUV laser

            • Diode pumped q-switched UV laser from Advanced Optowave are available as Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO4 and Nd:YLF versions with wavelengths 263 nm and 266 nm respectively. For applications with higher pulse energy and lower repetition rates the choice is Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF , for cases at higher average power and higher frequencies Nd:YVO4 is better.

              There are many different models available with power range 0.5 W up to 3 W
                • Advanced Optowave Nd:YVO4 Laser DUV Awave-266-0.5W-20k

                • Specifications
                  • Lasertype: solid state laser
                  • Wavelength: 266 nm
                  • Reprate: 20 kHz
                  • Power: 0,5 W
                  • Puls duration: 10 ns @ 20 kHz

                  • Wavelength
                    266nm
                  • Repetition rate
                    0-200 kHz
                  • Beam qualityM²
                    < 1,2
                  • Polarization horizontal
                    > 100:1
                  • Average power @ 20 kHz
                    >0,5 W
                  • Pulse energy @ 20 kHz
                    >25 µJ
                  • Pulse width @ 20 kHz
                    10 ns
                  • Pulse width @ 100 kHz
                    30 ns
                  • Pulse stability
                    <2% rms
                • Advanced Optowave Nd:YLF Laser DUV Awave-263-2W-3k

                • Specifications
                  • Lasertype: solid state laser Wavelength: 263 nm Reprate: 3 kHz Power: 2 W Puls duration: 43 ns

                  • Wavelength
                    263nm
                  • Repetition rate
                    0-15 kHz
                  • Beam quality M²
                    < 1,2
                  • Polarization horizontal
                    > 100:1
                  • Average power @ 3 kHz
                    > 2 W
                  • Pulse energy @ 1 kHz
                    >800 µJ
                  • Pulse width @ 1 kHz
                    40 ns
                  • Pulse width @ 10 kHz
                    50 ns
                  • Pulse stability
                    <2% rms
                • Advanced Optowave Nd:YVO4 Laser DUV Awave-266-3W-20k

                • Specifications
                  • Lasertype: solid state laser
                  • Wavelength: 266 nm
                  • Reprate: 20 kHz
                  • Power: 3 W
                  • Puls duration: 10 ns

                  • Wavelength
                    266nm
                  • Repetition rate
                    0-200 kHz
                  • Beam qualityM²
                    < 1,2
                  • Polarization horizontal
                    > 100:1
                  • Average power @ 20 kHz
                    > 3 W
                  • Pulse energy @ 20 kHz
                    >150 µJ
                  • Pulse width @ 20 kHz
                    10 ns
                  • Pulse width @ 100 kHz
                    40 ns
                  • Pulse stability
                    <2% rms
              • Diode pumped kHz UV Laser

              • Diode pumped q-switched UV laser from Advanced Optowave are available as Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO4 and Nd:YLF versions with wavelengths 355 nm and 351 nm respectively. For applications with higher pulse energy and lower repetition rates the choice is Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF , for cases at higher average power and higher frequencies Nd:YVO4 is better.

                There are many different models available with power range 0.5 W up to 15 W, below 5 W they are air cooled. AOC lasers are well prepared for integration into a laser machining system. More than 1000 lasers have been supplied to the industry so far.

                Applications: Wafer singulation, cutting sapphire and flex circuits, micro stereo lithography, via drilling of PCBs, special micro machining
                  • Advanced Optowave Nd:YAG Laser UV Awave-355-0.5W-6k

                  • Specifications
                    • Lasertype: solid state laser
                    • Wavelength: 355 nm
                    • Reprate: 0-50 kHz
                    • Power: > 0,5 W
                    • Puls duration: 20-40 ns

                    • Wavelength
                      355 nm
                    • Repetition rate
                      0-50 kHz
                    • Beam quality M²
                      < 1.2
                    • Polarization horizontal
                      > 100:1
                    • Average power @ 6 kHz
                      >0.5 W
                    • Average power @ 2 kHz
                      >0.2 W
                    • ulse Energy @ 2 kHz
                      >100 µJ
                    • Pulse duration @ 1 kHz
                      20 ns
                    • Pulse duration @ 10 kHz
                      40 ns
                    • Pulse stability
                      < 2% rms
                  • Advanced Optowave Nd:YLF Laser UV Awave-351-2W-3k

                  • Specifications
                    • Lasertype: solid state laser
                    • Wavelength: 351 nm
                    • Reprate: 0-50 kHz
                    • Power: >2 W
                    • Puls duration: 30-70 ns

                    • Wavelength
                      351 nm
                    • Repetition rate
                      0-20 kHz
                    • Beam quality M²
                      < 1.2
                    • Polarization horizontal
                      > 100:1
                    • Average power @ 3 kHz
                      >2 W
                    • Average power @ 1 kHz
                      >0.8 W
                    • Pulse energy @ 1 kHz
                      >800 µJ
                    • Pulse duration @ 1 kHz
                      30 ns
                    • Pulse duration @ 10 kHz
                      70 ns
                    • Pulse stability
                      < 2% rms
                  • Advanced Optowave Nd:YVO4 Laser UV Awave-355-4W-30k

                  • Specifications
                    • Lasertype: solid state laser
                    • Wavelength: 355 nm
                    • Reprate: 0-300 kHz
                    • Power: > 4 W
                    • Puls duration: 15-30 ns

                    • Wavelength
                      355 nm
                    • Repetition rate
                      0-300 kHz
                    • Beam quality M²
                      < 1.2
                    • Polarization horizontal
                      > 100:1
                    • Average power @ 30 kHz
                      >4 W
                    • Average power @ 20 kHz
                      >2 W
                    • Pulse energy @ 20 kHz
                      >100 µJ
                    • Pulse duration @ 20 kHz
                      15 ns
                    • Pulse duration @ 100 kHz
                      30 ns
                    • Pulse stability
                      < 2% rms
                  • Advanced Optowave Nd:YVO4 Laser UV Awave-355-6W-30k

                  • Specifications
                    • Lasertype: solid state laser
                    • Wavelength: 355 nm
                    • Reprate: 0-300 kHz
                    • Power: > 6 W
                    • Puls duration: 15-50 ns

                    • Wavelength
                      351 nm
                    • Repetition rate
                      0-300 kHz Beam quality M² < 1.2
                    • Polarization horizontal
                      > 100:1
                    • Average power @ 30 kHz
                      >6 W
                    • Average power @ 20 kHz
                      >5 W
                    • Pulse energy @ 20 kHz
                      >250 µJ
                    • Pulse duration @ 20 kHz
                      15 ns
                    • Pulse duration @ 100 kHz
                      50 ns
                    • Pulse stability
                      < 2% rms
                  • Advanced Optowave Nd:YVO4 Laser UV Awave-355-8W-30k

                  • Specifications
                    • Lasertype: solid state laser
                    • Wavelength: 355 nm
                    • Reprate: 0-300 kHz
                    • Power: > 8 W
                    • Puls duration: 15-35 ns

                    • Wavelength
                      355 nm
                    • Repetition rate
                      0-300 kHz
                    • Beam quality M²
                      < 1.2
                    • Polarization horizontal
                      > 100:1
                    • Average power @ 30 kHz
                      >8 W
                    • Average power @ 20 kHz
                      >6 W
                    • Pulse energy @ 20 kHz
                      >300 µJ
                    • Pulse duration @ 20 kHz
                      15 ns
                    • Pulse duration @ 100 kHz
                      30 ns
                    • Pulse stability
                      < 2% rms
                • Nd:YAG laser diode pumped kHz green

                • Diode pumped frequency doubled q-switched laser from Advanced Optowave are available as Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO4 and Nd:YLF versions with wavelengths 532 nm and 527 nm respectively. For applications with higher pulse energy and lower repetition rates the choice is Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF , for cases at higher average power and higher frequencies Nd:YVO4 is better.

                  There are many different models available with power range 2 W up to 30 W, below 10 W they are air cooled. AOC lasers are well prepared for integration into a laser machining system.

                  Applications: Pumping of Ti:sapphire, OPOs, Raman applications, special laser micro machining.
                    • Advanced Optowave Nd:YLF Laser green Awave-527-2W-10k

                    • Specifications
                      • Lasertype: solid state laser
                      • Wavelength: 527 nm
                      • Reprate: 0-20 kHz
                      • Power: 2 W
                      • Puls duration: 40-70 ns

                      • Wavelength
                        527 nm
                      • Repetition rate
                        0-20 kHz
                      • Beam quality M²
                        < 1.2
                      • Polarization vertical
                        > 100:1
                      • Average power @ 10 kHz
                        >2 W
                      • Average power @ 1 kHz
                        >0.6 W
                      • Pulse energy @ 1 kHz
                        >600 µJ
                      • Pulse duration @ 1 kHz
                        40 ns
                      • Pulse duration @ 10 kHz
                        70 ns
                      • Pulse stability
                        < 2% rms
                    • Advanced Optowave Nd:YAG Laser green Awave-532-20W-50k

                    • Specifications
                      • Lasertype: solid state laser
                      • Wavelength: 532 nm
                      • Reprate: 0-200 kHz
                      • Power: >20 W
                      • Puls duration: 25-90 ns

                      • Wavelength
                        532 nm
                      • Repetition rate
                        0-20 kHz
                      • Beam quality M²
                        < 1.2
                      • Polarization vertical
                        > 100:1
                      • Average power @ 50 kHz
                        >20 W
                      • Average power @ 20 kHz
                        >16 W
                      • Pulse energy @ 20 kHz
                        >800 µJ
                      • Pulse duration @ 20 kHz
                        25 ns
                      • Pulse duration @ 100 kHz
                        90 ns
                      • Pulse stability
                        < 2% rms
                  • Diode pumped pulsed Nd:YAG/YLF laser

                        • Diode pumped pulsed Nd:YAG/YLF laser

                        • Specifications
                          • Lasertype: solid state laser
                          • Wavelength: 266nm, 355nm, 527nm, 532nm, 1064nm
                          • Reprate: 1 - 30kHz
                          • Power: 30 - 65W Puls duration: 15ns - 400ns

                          Thales Lasers presents 3 new laser systems specially for femtosecond Ti:Sapphire amplifier pumping. The diode pumped, intracavity frequency doubled models are designed for stable operation at high average power. The flattened and smooth multimode beam profile is perfect for pumping applications.

                          All models can also be used for light sheets in flow measurements (PIV) or laser micro machining.
                          • Model
                            ETNA
                          • Wavelength
                            1064, 532 nm
                          • Reprate
                            5-30 kHz
                          • Power
                            65 W @ 10 kHz, 532nm
                          • Pulse energy
                            6,5 mJ
                          • Pulse duration
                            45 ns @ 10 kHz
                          • Mode M²
                            < 20
                    • Diode pumped mini Nd:YAG lasers

                    • Small footprint 35x95x25 mm (laser head) and 76x170x56 mm (complete laser including controler) makes the Jewel lasers from Quantum Composers an ideal choice for integration into different OEM applications. This can be for example ionisation, plasma generation or material analysis.

                      The mini lasers are diode pumped snd q-switched, whereas the diodes are operated in pulsed mode.Relatively high pulse energies of 15 mj at 1064 nm are reached with typical pulse width of 8-12 ns. Repetition rates go up to 40 Hz. Water cooling is not necessary.

                      Al models come with high harmonics as option 532, 355, 266 nm. Laser operation via USB or optional via blue tooth.
                        • Mini Nd:YAG Laser Jewel Standard

                        • Specifications
                          • Lasertype: solid state laser
                          • Wavelength: 1064,532,355,266nm
                          • Reprate: 1-20 Hz
                          • Power: 180mW @ 532nm
                          • Puls duration: 6-12 ns

                          • Repetition rate
                            1-20 Hz
                          • Wavelengths
                            1064,532,355,266nm
                          • Pulse width
                            10-12 ns
                          • Pulse energy @ 1064nm
                            >15 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 532nm
                            > 9 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 355nm
                            > 3 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 266nm
                            > 2 mJ
                          • Energy stability
                            <2,2% rms
                        • Mini Nd:YAG Laser Jewel HiRate

                        • Specifications
                          • Lasertype: solid state laser
                          • Wavelength: 1064,532,355,266nm Reprate: 40 Hz
                          • Power: 400mW @ 1064nm
                          • Puls duration: 10-12 ns

                          • Repetition rate
                            1-40 Hz
                          • Wavelengths
                            1064,532,355,266nm
                          • Pulse width
                            10-12 ns
                          • Pulse energy @ 1064nm
                            >10 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 532nm
                            > 6 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 355nm
                            > 2 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 266nm
                            > 1 mJ
                          • Energy stability
                            <2,5% rms
                        • Mini Nd:YAG Laser Jewel HiPower

                        • Specifications
                          • Lasertype: solid state laser
                          • Wavelength: 1064,532,355,266nm Reprate: 40 Hz
                          • Power: 400mW @ 1064nm
                          • Puls duration: 10-12 ns

                          • Repetition rate
                            1-40 Hz
                          • Wavelengths
                            1064,532,355,266nm
                          • Pulse width
                            10-12 ns
                          • Pulse energy @ 1064nm
                            >10 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 532nm
                            > 6 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 355nm
                            > 2 mJ
                          • Pulse energy @ 266nm
                            > 1 mJ
                          • Energy stability
                            <2,5% rms
                      • Vlite PIV Laser

                            • Vlite PIV Laser

                            • Specifications
                              • Lasertype: solid state laser
                              • Wavelength: 532 nm
                              • Reprate: 15-30 Hz
                              • Power: bis 1W
                              • Puls duration: 5-8 ns

                              Beamtech Vlite series dual cavity lasers are designed specifically for various 2D/3D particle image velocimetry (PIV), stereo-PIV, and micro-PIV applications. The reticulated apodization mask resonator, the beam homogenization technology can provide high energy (up to 500mJ) and high repetition rates with uniform intensity distribution that is very useful for PIV applications in the field. The main focus for developing the Vlite series was to guarantee a very high performance and reliability, low jitter, a water proof laser head with beam delivery arm and free alignment of beam overlap.

                              Features:
                              • High output energy: 10 - 500mJ at 532nm
                              • DPSS high frequency laser
                              • Low timing jitter and high uniformity
                              • Frequency continuously adjustable 355nm, 266nm available
                              • Arm and light sheet device optional
                              • Compact, efficient and stable design

                              Applications:
                              • 2D/3D, stereo PIV
                              • Time-resolved PIV
                              • Tomographic PIV
                              • Micro PIV
                        • Vlite Hi PIV Laser

                              • Vlite Hi PIV Laser

                              • Specifications
                                • Lasertype: solid state laser
                                • Wavelength: 527/532 nm
                                • Reprate: 0-10 kHz
                                • Puls duration: 10-220ns

                                Beamtech Vlite-Hi series dual cavity lasers are designed specifically for various 2D/3D particle image velocimetry (PIV), stereo-PIV, and micro-PIV applications. The reticulated apodization mask resonator, the beam homogenization technology can provide high energy (up to 500mJ) and high repetition rates with uniform intensity distribution that is very useful for PIV applications in the field. The main focus for developing the Vlite series was to guarantee a very high performance and reliability, low jitter, a water proof laser head with beam delivery arm and free alignment of beam overlap.

                                Features:
                                • High output energy: 10 - 500mJ at 532nm
                                • DPSS high frequency laser
                                • Low timing jitter and high uniformity
                                • Frequency continuously adjustable 355nm, 266nm available
                                • Arm and light sheet device optional
                                • Compact, efficient and stable design

                                Applications:
                                • 2D/3D, stereo PIV
                                • Time-resolved PIV
                                • Tomographic PIV
                                • Micro PIV
                          • Nd:YAG Lasers, Microchip

                                • microchip laser

                                • Specifications
                                  • Lasertype: solid state laser
                                  • Wavelength: 1064, 532, 355 und 266 nm
                                  • Reprate: bis 100 kHz
                                  • Power: bis 0,5 W Puls duration: 0,5 - 1,2 ns
                                  • pulse peak power: up to 30 kW

                                  The company Horus Laser S.A.S. produces new microchip lasers with sub-nanosecond pulses for industries and science.

                                  Based on their new technology (under patent pending), they are able to push beyond the actual characteristics and possibilities of the microchip lasers:
                                  • higher frequencies up to 100 kHz for high speed micromachining and optimal seeding of optical fiber amplifiers
                                  • very clean pulse for high accuracy ranging high average
                                  • power up to 0.5 W for diamond marking and trimming
                                  • pulse duration available from 0.6 ns up to 4 ns depending of the application
                            • Ultra Compact Microchip Laser

                                  • Ultra Compact Microchip Laser

                                  • Specifications
                                    • Lasertype: solid state laser
                                    • Wavelength: 1064, 532nm
                                    • Reprate: bis 20 kHz
                                    • Puls duration: ~ 1ns
                                    • Energy: Up to 18µJ

                                    The ULTRA COMPACT products by Horus/Leukos Lasers are based on a solid-state, diode-pumped and passively Q–switched laser. With a proprietary and patented design, the lasers generate single nano-second pulse at 1064 nm or 532 nm with energies up to 18 μJ.

                                    The extremely reliable and robust microchip design is perfect for advanced OEM industrial and scientific applications. The ultra compact design is best suited for almost any system integration.
                              • Fiber Lasers

                                  • Fiber laser with wavelength 2 µm

                                  • Due to specific absorption properties of some polymers, organic material, silicon and some metals laser wavelengths around 2 µm have advantages for laser processing. Therefore these lasers from Advalue are mainly used on plastics, semiconductors and for medical applications.

                                    Advalue lasers are built on a seeder with amplifier. Both modules are offered separately. The seed laser is available also in narrow linewidth versions, see below.

                                    Pulsed 2 µm lasers operate with a q-switch in the nanosecond range or as modelocked versions with 2-3 ps pulse duration . Wavelength customization is available from 1.92 µ to 2.0 µm
                                      • Advalue fiber seed laser 2 µm narrow linewidth

                                      • Specifications
                                        • Lasertype: fiber laser
                                        • Wavelength: 1950 nm
                                        • Reprate: cw
                                        • Power: 30 mW, 5 W

                                        • Operation Mode cw
                                        • Wavelength 1950nm (Option 1900-2100nm)
                                        • Linewidth 50 kHz
                                        • Power 30 mW, 5 W
                                        • Tuning range 200 MHz
                                        • Beam quality M²< 1,1
                                        • Output delivery kollimated appr. 5mm
                                        • Output fiber Single Mode, 1 m long
                                      • Advalue fiber laser 2 µm cw up to 10 W

                                      • Specifications
                                        • Lasertype: fiber laser
                                        • Wavelength: 2 µm
                                        • Reprate: cw
                                        • Power: 1, 2, 5, 10 W

                                        • Operation Mode cw
                                        • Wavelength 1950nm (Option 1900-2100nm)
                                        • Wavelength accuracy +/- 5 nm
                                        • Linewidth 50 kHz
                                        • Power 1, 2, 5, 10 W
                                        • Beam quality M²< 1,1
                                        • Output delivery kollimated appr. 5mm
                                        • Output fiber Single Mode, 1 m long
                                      • Advalue fiber laser at 2 µm nanosecond

                                      • Specifications
                                        • Lasertype: fiber laser
                                        • Wavelength: 1950 nm
                                        • Reprate: 20, 30 kHz
                                        • Power: 10 W
                                        • Puls duration: 180, 30 ns

                                        The EVERESTnano laser from Advalue Photonics is suitable for the following applications:
                                        • Cutting / marking / ablation of thin films
                                        • Processing of plastics and metallic materials
                                        • Laser surgery
                                        • LIDAR
                                        • Frequency conversion

                                        Features:
                                        • Laser emission wavelength 2 μm
                                        • Nanosecond pulses
                                        • High peak power and pulse energy
                                        • Beam quality near the diffraction limit
                                        • Robust OEM housing and compact size
                                      • Advalue fiber laser at 2 µm picosecond

                                      • Specifications
                                        • Lasertype: fiber laser
                                        • Wavelength: 1950 nm, 2070 nm Reprate: 20-40 MHz
                                        • Power: 1 W, 300 mW
                                        • Puls duration: 3 ps, 2 ps

                                        • Operation mode mode locked
                                        • Pulse width 3 ps, 2 ps
                                        • Wavelength 1950nm, 2070nm
                                        • Repetition rate 20-40 MHz
                                        • Average Power 1 W, 300 mW
                                        • Max peak power 10 kW, 5 kW
                                        • Beam quality M²< 1,3
                                        • Output beam kollimated appr. 4mm
                                        • Output fiber single mode, 0,5 m long
                                    • CW Fiber lasers, visible range

                                          • CW Fiber lasers, visible range

                                          • Specifications
                                            • Lasertype: fiber laser
                                            • Wavelength: 488 - 647nm
                                            • Reprate: CW
                                            • Power: 200 mW - 5 Watt

                                            Soliton offers fiber lasers in the wavelength ranges 488, 514, 532, 542, 546, 560, 570, 580, 589, 592, 620, 628, 642 and 647 nm.

                                            These lasers are used for bio analytical and medical applications, like:
                                            • Fluorescence microscopy, STED
                                            • Ophtalmology
                                            • Spectroscopy
                                            • flow cytometry

                                            The wavelength 514 and 532nm is available in low linewidth. This makes the laser applicable for:
                                            • Interferometry
                                            • Holography

                                            All lasers feature a TEM00 profile and are already polarized.
                                      • CW Fiberlaser, high polarization

                                            • CW Fiberlaser, high polarization

                                            • The fiberlasersystem KKFL-20 is the first step for KIMMON KOHA to start into the materials processing world of lasers. A key issue of the introduced laser is it´s polarization level. Because of this the CW-laser is predicted to use for frequency doubling or trippling. Nevertheless 20 Watt outputpower is also interesting for marking, soldering or welding.
                                        • Gas lasers HeCd, Ar, Kr, HeNe

                                            • Argon Ion Lasers, air cooled, up to 300mW

                                            • Many systems for bio analysis, flow cytometry and DNA sequencing are using aircooled argon-ion-lasers to create fluoreszence. Nevertheless the request for this lasers is going down so that some of the suppliers of argon-lasers are reducing their productrange more and more.

                                              Our supplier MODU-LASER is offering the series Aries-163/2211, which offers same footprint and similar optical specifications, as the former installed systems for easy integration.
                                            • Argon Ion Lasers, air cooled, up to 1000mW

                                            • Soliton offers argon ion lasers for bio analysis, flow cytometry, DNA sequencing and semi conductor inspection with outputpower up to 1 Watt. The wavelengthseparation has to be done externaly, for example by filters or with a prism.

                                              All lasers are aircooled.
                                            • HeNe (helium neon) Lasers

                                            • We offer a complete and high quality product range of HeNe (helium neon) lasers, from single laser tubes to complete laser systems.

                                              The output power ranges from 0,5 to 22,5 mW
                                            • HeCd Lasers (325,0 nm and 441,6 nm)

                                            • Specifications
                                              • Lasertype: gas laser
                                              • Wavelength: 325,0 und 441,6nm
                                              • Power: bis 180mW
                                          • Diode Lasers

                                              • Ultra Narrowband CW Lasers

                                              • By injecting laser light from diodes into a "Whispering Gallery Mode" (WGM) microresonator, which originally comes from microwave technology, OEWave's ultra-narrow-band laser can be offered at different wavelengths.

                                                With the least phase noise, line widths of up to 80 Hz or 1 Hz are achieved, depending on the model. Standard laser models work in the  ranges 1530-1565 nm and 1900-2100nm, as well as in the visible. The lasers are very compact and fiber-coupled.
                                              • Diode Laser 375 - 785nm

                                              • Specifications
                                                • wavelength: 375; 395; 405; 420; 445; 473; 488; 515; 642; 660; 675; 685 und 785nm
                                                • outputpower: up to 250 mW (depending on model)

                                                These diode laser modules stand for exceptional beam quality, high output power and very stable signal combined in an ultra compact case.

                                                The temperature stabilization via peltier elements and the power stability are micro processor controlled.

                                                The lasers can be used as cw sources for spectroscopic applications like photoluminescence exitation or pulsed for digital process in the print industry environment. Now available for the cw versions are new attachments for line width reduction of the diodes. Some models are build for coherence-length larger than 10 meters.

                                                Interfaces with indutrial standards facilitate the integration in existing systems. Since all vital cooling parts are build into the laser head, the laser can be operated almost out of the box. The small package of only 100 x 40 x 40mm³ (l x w x h) further simplifies the upgrade of existing gas lasers to this solid state technology.

                                                All models are available in pigtailed fiberversion too. A FC/AFC-connector will be offered.
                                            • Ultra Short Pulse Lasers

                                                  • High Peak Power Picosecond Fiber Laser

                                                  • Specifications
                                                    • Lasertype: fiber laser
                                                    • Wavelength: 1030nm, 515nm, 343nm
                                                    • Reprate: 50 500 kHz
                                                    • Power: max. 15W
                                                    • Puls duration: < 2ps

                                                    ATARIUM XTR, the new sub 2 picosecond laser, offers a significant advantage over the commonly used picosecond or the more complex femtosecond lasers. High peak power and high pulse energy up to 300 µJ make the ATARIUM XTR an ideal tool for high speed, high precision micromachining applications.

                                                    The ATARIUM family is designed by laser specialists with more than 20 years of experience in industrial 24/7 and scientific applications.
                                              • Quantum Cascade Laser

                                              • The tunable LaserTune Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) from Block Engineering are now available in several versions with tuning ranges 250, 500, 750 and 1000 cm-1 to be choosen in the overall wavelength range 5.3 - 13 µm. In this wavelength region a variety of molecular vibrations can be selctively excited. Even with an average power of up to 20 mW and a high spectral power density these lasers are still eyesafe. See a selection of lasers below.

                                                LaserTune is controlled by a PC via USB port. It comes with its own software and can also be operated remotely with a lab automation software like LabView.

                                                Applications: IR excitation, molecular spectroscopy, combination with fiber coupled ATR sensor head
                                                  • Quantum cascade laser LaserTune LT1000

                                                  • Specifications
                                                    • Lasertype: diode laser
                                                    • Wavelength: 7,6 - 6,1 µm durchstimmbar
                                                    • Reprate: < 3 MHz
                                                    • Power: 1-20 mW
                                                    • Puls duration: 20-500 ns

                                                    • Tuning range in µm
                                                      8,5 - 6,1 µm
                                                    • Tuning range in cm-1
                                                      1175-1640 cm-1
                                                    • Linewidth
                                                      ca 1 cm-1
                                                    • Spectral Accuracy
                                                      < 0,2 cm-1
                                                    • Average Power
                                                      1-20 mW
                                                    • Repetition rate
                                                      < 3 MHz
                                                    • Pulse duration
                                                      20-500 ns variabel
                                                    • Beam divergence
                                                      < 5 mrad
                                                    • Polarization vertical
                                                      > 100:1
                                                    • Pulse stability
                                                      < 2% p2p
                                                    • Tuning speed
                                                      > 25 cm-1/ms
                                                  • Quantum cascade laser LaserTune LT2000

                                                  • Specifications
                                                    • Lasertype: diode laser
                                                    • Wavelength: 8,5 - 6,1 µm durchstimmbar
                                                    • Reprate: < 3 MHz
                                                    • Power: 1-20 mW
                                                    • Puls duration: 20-500 ns

                                                    • Tuning range in µm
                                                      8,5 - 6,1 µm
                                                    • Tuning range in cm-1
                                                      1175-1640 cm-1
                                                    • Linewidth
                                                      ca 1 cm-1
                                                    • Spectral Accuracy
                                                      < 0,2 cm-1
                                                    • Average Power
                                                      1-20 mW
                                                    • Repetition rate
                                                      < 3 MHz
                                                    • Pulse duration
                                                      20-500 ns variabel
                                                    • Beam divergence
                                                      < 5 mrad
                                                    • Polarization vertical
                                                      > 100:1
                                                    • Pulse stability
                                                      < 2% p2p
                                                    • Tuning speed
                                                      > 25 cm-1/ms
                                                  • Quantum cascade laser LaserTune LT3000

                                                  • Specifications
                                                    • Lasertype: diode laser
                                                    • Wavelength: 10,3 - 6,25 µm durchstimmbar
                                                    • Reprate: < 3 MHz Power: 1-20 mW
                                                    • Puls duration: 20-500 ns

                                                    • Tuning range in µm
                                                      10,3 - 6,25 µm
                                                    • Tuning range in cm-1
                                                      970-1600 cm-1
                                                    • Linewidth
                                                      ca 1 cm-1
                                                    • Spectral Accuracy
                                                      < 0,2 cm-1
                                                    • Average Power
                                                      1-20 mW
                                                    • Repetition rate
                                                      < 3 MHz
                                                    • Pulse duration
                                                      20-500 ns variabel
                                                    • Beam divergence
                                                      < 5 mrad
                                                    • Polarization vertical
                                                      > 100:1
                                                    • Pulse stability
                                                      < 2% p2p
                                                    • Tuning speed
                                                      > 25 cm-1/ms
                                                  • Quantum cascade laser LaserTune LT4000

                                                  • Specifications
                                                    • Lasertype: diode laser
                                                    • Wavelength: 13,0 - 5,5 µm durchstimmbar
                                                    • Reprate: < 3 MHz
                                                    • Power: 1-20 mW
                                                    • Puls duration: 20-500 ns

                                                    • Tuning range in µm
                                                      13,0-5,5 µm
                                                    • Tuning range in cm-1
                                                      770-1800 cm-1
                                                    • Linewidth
                                                      ca 1 cm-1
                                                    • Spectral Accuracy
                                                      < 0,2 cm-1
                                                    • Average Power
                                                      1-20 mW
                                                    • Repetition rate
                                                      < 1 MHz P
                                                    • ulse duration
                                                      20-500 ns variabel
                                                    • Beam divergence
                                                      < 5 mrad
                                                    • Polarization vertical
                                                      > 100:1
                                                    • Pulse stability
                                                      < 2% p2p
                                                    • Tuning speed
                                                      > 25 cm-1/ms
                                                  • Quantum cascade laser LaserTune Pro4000 OEM

                                                  • Specifications
                                                    • Lasertype: diode laser
                                                    • Wavelength: 12,2 - 5,4 µm durchstimmbar
                                                    • Reprate: < 1 MHz
                                                    • Power: 1-20 mW
                                                    • Puls duration: 20-500 ns

                                                    • Tuning range in µm
                                                      12,2 - 5,4 µm
                                                    • Tuning range in cm-1
                                                      820-1850 cm-1
                                                    • Linewidth
                                                      ca 1 cm-1
                                                    • Spectral Accuracy
                                                      < 0,2 cm-1
                                                    • Average Power
                                                      1-20 mW
                                                    • Repetition rate
                                                      < 1 MHz
                                                    • Pulse duration
                                                      20-500 ns variabel
                                                    • Beam divergence
                                                      < 5 mrad
                                                    • Polarization vertical
                                                      > 100:1
                                                    • Pulse stability
                                                      < 2% p2p
                                                    • Tuning speed
                                                      > 25 cm-1/ms
                                                • Laser Accessories

                                                    • Fast Photodetectors

                                                    • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                      The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • Biased Silicon Detectors

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • Biased InGaAs Photodetectors

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • 2µm Photodetectors Up To 12.5 GHz

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • Photodetectors Up To 12.5 GHz

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • Amplified Photodetectors

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • TTL Analog Detectors

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                        • PbSe Large Area Photodetector

                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.

                                                          The ET-6000 can be used to measure power from 1.5µm to 5.0µm, has a selectable gain of either 2X or 100X, and an active area of 5mm x 5mm making alignment easy. Based on a photoconductor, the ET-6000 responds more quickly and reaches a stable state more quickly than a thermopile detector.
                                                      • Laser energy and power meters

                                                      • he products for laser energy - and power measurement at SOLITON are new organized.

                                                        From now on we are working together with different partners. The advantage for our customers is that we can offer for their application and needs always the best individual solution.

                                                        Following products / service is available:
                                                        • High power measurement up to 12 kW for industrial applications
                                                        • Laser power measurement based thermal detectors
                                                        • Laser energy measurement based on pyroelectrical detectors
                                                        • OEM Solutions (pyroelectrical / thermal)
                                                        • Compact power sensors (thermal) for integration
                                                        • Calibration traceable to the PTB (the National Metrological Institute)
                                                        • Beam profiler
                                                        • THz detectors (pyroelectrical)

                                                        For sure we will take care of the support and service (incl. warranty) for all detectors and systems which we delivered in the past. Please contact our service or the responsible sales engineer.
                                                            • Laser energy measurement

                                                            • Pyroelectrical detectors also belong to the class of thermal detectors. Such detectors work independent of the wavelength. They consist of an absorber in good thermal contact to the pyroelectrical element.

                                                              Pyroelectrical sensors are only able to detect modulated or pulsed lasers.

                                                              A benefit of such detector heads is that they can be directly connected to an oscilloscope and energies from µJ to J can be detected without any amplifier or readout unit.

                                                              Further we can offer a two channel monitor or a PC-interface as readout unit. For both systems the software is included.
                                                        • Laser eyewear

                                                        • When operating a laser safety measurements must have priority.

                                                          Laser protection consists of:
                                                          • personal protective equipment, such as laser safety goggles and gloves
                                                          • Curtains / barriers

                                                          The number of filters and frames available for safety goggles is difficult to oversee. Too large is the variety of available models.
                                                          But it is highly important that the selection of laser safety equipment matches the used laser model to ensure a sufficient protection level. The right wave length alone does not guarantee reliable protection. At the same time other parameters like the laser power or pulseenergy, repetitionrate and pulseduration must be considered. Today polymer filters are available for many wavelengths, which have the advantage of being lighter weight and therefore more comfortable than mineral glass filters.
                                                            • Laser goggles

                                                            • The number of filters and frames available for safety goggles is difficult to oversee. Too large is the variety of available models.

                                                              But it is highly important that the selection of laser safety equipment matches the used laser model to ensure a sufficient protection level. The right wave length alone does not guarantee reliable protection. At the same time other parameters like the laser power must be considered. Today polymer filters are available for many wavelengths, which have the advantage of being lighter weight and therefore more comfortable than mineral glass filters.
                                                            • Laser protection wall

                                                            • When operating a laser safety measurements must have priority.

                                                              Laser protection consists of:
                                                              • personal protective equipment, such as laser safety goggles and gloves Curtains / barriers

                                                              The number of filters and frames available for safety goggles is difficult to oversee. Too large is the variety of available models. But it is highly important that the selection of laser safety equipment matches the used laser model to ensure a sufficient protection level. The right wave length alone does not guarantee reliable protection. At the same time other parameters like the laser power must be considered. Today polymer filters are available for many wavelengths, which have the advantage of being lighter weight and therefore more comfortable than mineral glass filters.
                                                          • Faraday isolators

                                                                • Faraday isolators

                                                                • EOT sells Faraday rotators/isolators and fiber collimators for laser diodes, fiber lasers and solid-state lasers, with a special emphasis on high average power and peak power applications. EOT has the knowledge, experience and manufacturing facilities to satisfy high volume and custom requirements.
                                                            • Beam profile analysis

                                                                  • Beam profile analysis

                                                                  • The WinCamD series by DataRay includes a broade range of beam profiling cameras, including CCD, CMOS, and Si microbolometer models, and can handle wavelengths from 190 nm up to 16 µm.
                                                              • Laser flash lamps

                                                                    • Laser flash lamps

                                                                    • Our supplier Verre et Quartz is offering flashlamps for any available flashlamp-pumped solid state laser.

                                                                      Different kind of gasfillings like Xenon or Krypton as well as mixed gases are possible. For lamps, which are not available anymore on the market, provide us with an already used lamp and we will build them up again.
                                                                • Calibration

                                                                      • Calibration

                                                                      • This service is traceable to the PTB Braunschweig and Berlin (the National Metrological Institute). For calibration or recalibraton of all detectors a reference detector calibrated at the PTB is used.

                                                                        During the calibration procedure the output signal of the customer detector is compared with the output signal of the reference detector. To eliminate inaccuracies due to laser fluctuation, a beam splitter and a monitor detector are used.

                                                                        Normally the third harmonic of a YAG laser (355 nm) is used for the calibration of pyroelectrical detectors and a diode laser (880 nm) is used for all thermopile detectors. For special requirements and for detectors having a strong wavelength dependent sensitivity, it is useful to calibrate at customer wavelength.
                                                                  • Optical / Mechanical Components

                                                                      • Polarization Solutions

                                                                      • Meadowlark Optics is the leading manufacturer of polarization solutions and offers a large variety of different components:
                                                                        • Polarimeters
                                                                        • linear polarizers
                                                                        • NIR polarizers with high deletion ratio
                                                                        • UV polarizers
                                                                        • Beam splitting polarizers (broad band)
                                                                        • Glan-Thompson-polarizers
                                                                        • Circular polarizers (also dichroitical)
                                                                        • Beam separator
                                                                        • Retardation plates (also achromatic)
                                                                        • Variable retardation plates on liquid crystal base
                                                                        • Variable deminuisher on liquid crystal basev
                                                                        • Liquid crystal polarizer rotators
                                                                        • 3 dimensional light modulators on liquid crystal base for phase and amplitude modulation
                                                                        • Controllers for liquid crystal component operation
                                                                        • Accessories like rotators and holders
                                                                        • Custom solutions
                                                                          • Polarizers

                                                                              • MWIR Polarizers

                                                                              • This polarizer is a wire grid on an antireflection coated silicon substrate optimized for 3 to 6 microns. The ring mounting provides for ease of handling and has the polarization transmission direction marked. The wire grid surface is quite delicate and should only be cleaned non-mechanically. Standard outer diameters are one and two inch but custom sizes, shapes and unmounted polarizers are also available.
                                                                              • OWL Polarizer - Outrageously Wide Lambda

                                                                              • Meadowlark Optics provides an extremely broadband polarizer solution - OWL (Outrageously Wide Lambda) Polarizer. Manufactured for a wavelength range of 300 to 2700 nm rivaling the span of a Glan-Thompson calcite polarizer, this optic is ideal for broadband applications.

                                                                                The proprietary composition of the OWL allows for an unprecedented width of spectral range at a fraction of the cost of other competing polarizers. This cost savings is coupled with a thickness of only 0.182” including mount and solid contrast ratio through the entire range from UV to IR.
                                                                              • Deep UV Polarizers

                                                                              • Developed for wavelengths between 245 and 285 nm, this polarizer is ideal for applications around 266 nm. Additionally, this polarizer is transparent in the visible range, allowing visible light to easily pass through. The UV Polarizer has a proprietary structure that allows for a high laser damage threshold. Custom shapes and sizes are possible due to the large manufactured substrates.
                                                                              • Bandpass Polarizers

                                                                              • Manufactured by depositing the filter coating on fused silica, our bandpass polarizer works well in situations for when the user only wants a small wavelength range to pass through with a specific polarization.

                                                                                Bandpass polarizers are reflective, reflecting away the undesired polarization. This allows bandpass polarizers to be used in a mount that makes them a beamsplitting polarizer and increases the recommended safe operating limit to levels required for use with high powered laser. Bandpass polarizers have a high transmission of over 95% and an excellent contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 or OD6). Additionally, this product can be used in precision imaging systems courtesy of its low transmitted wavefront error.
                                                                              • Beam Separator

                                                                              • Meadowlark Optics’ Beam Separators are designed for laser line applications and consist of a true zero-order quarter-wave retarder aligned with its fast axis at 45° to the transmission axis of a Laser Line Beamsplitting Polarizer. The transmitted beam is circularly polarized, regardless of the input beam polarization state. Our true zero-order Precision Retarders are quarter-wave within ± λ/350 and aligning the fast axis to within 1° ensures greater than 99.8% source isolation from specular back reflections.
                                                                              • Dichroic Polarizers

                                                                              • Meadowlark Optics Dichroic Circular Polarizers consist of a dichroic linear polarizer and true zero-order quarterwave retarder. Precisely aligning the retarder fast axis at 45° to the linear polarization direction ensures optimum performance.

                                                                                True zero-order retarders are used in the assembly of our Dichroic Circular Polarizers and tight retardance tolerances contribute to the final performance. Once aligned, both polarizer and retarder materials are laminated between optically flat substrates, providing a peak-to-valley transmitted wavefront distortion of less than λ/5. Anti-reflection coated windows ensure surface reflection losses are minimized.

                                                                                Achievement of the desired polarization effect requires proper orientation of your Dichroic Circular Polarizer; be sure to position the indicator marking in the direction of beam propagation. Our standard Dichroic Circular Polarizers are designed for single wavelength applications. Achromatic versions are also available on a custom basis.
                                                                              • Glan-Thomson Polarizers

                                                                              • By precisely controlling internal prism angles in these calcite polarizers, a very efficient linear polarizer is produced.
                                                                                Meadowlark Optics offers Glan-Thompson Polarizers, intended for precision optical instrumentation and low power laser applications. Key advantages of Glan-Thompson Polarizers include excellent extinction ratio performance and a broad spectral range. Our Glan-Thompson Polarizers are supplied in a black anodized cylindrical housing for easy mounting.
                                                                              • Versalight Polarizers

                                                                              • VersaLight™ is constructed of a thin layer of aluminum MicroWires® on a glass substrate and sets a new standard for applications requiring high durability, contrast and a wide field of view for visible through infrared wavelengths. VersaLight™ offers the performance quality of dichroic sheet polarizers while extending the operating temperature to 200° C.

                                                                                The nature of VersaLight’s MicroWire construction allows it to perform as an exceptional polarizing beam splitter. In operation, VersaLight™ reflects one polarization state and transmits another, both with high contrast. VersaLight™ offers the broadest band and highest field of view of any polarizer material presently available. VersaLight™ can be shaped as needed and stacked to achieve very high contrast ratios.
                                                                                Large aperture VersaLight™ Polarizers are available on a custom basis, up to 200mm rounds.
                                                                              • High Contrast Linear Polarizer

                                                                              • In response to the need for improved contrast in the near infrared region, Meadowlark Optics now offers a line of High Contrast Linear Polarizers. These polarizers are constructed by laminating dichroic glass polarizers between glass substrates to achieve improved wavefront performance and surface quality and have contrast ratios as high as 10,000:1. Custom wavelength ranges from 630 to 1580 nm with 60 to 80 nm bandpasses and sizes from 10 to 25 mm are available.
                                                                              • Wire Grid Beam Splitters

                                                                              • Meadowlark Optics presents its Versalight wire grid polarizing beam splitters. Manufactured for wavelength ranges between 420 and 2600 nm, this polarizer is ideal for broadband and wide field-of-view applications.

                                                                                Wire grid polarizing beam splitters are manufactured out of our Versalight wire grid polarizer sandwiched between right angle prisms. No AR coatings are standard for maximum wavelength usage. Broadband AR coatings are available on the faces of the cube covering either visible (450 to 1100 nm) or IR (1000 to 2400 nm.)
                                                                              • Laser Line Beamsplitting Polarizers

                                                                              • Right-angle prisms are matched in pairs to produce high quality laser line beamsplitting polarizers with superior wavefront quality in both transmission and reflection.

                                                                                Highlights are:
                                                                                • High contrast
                                                                                • Low reflectance
                                                                                • Low transmitted wavefront distortion
                                                                              • Precision Linear Polarizers

                                                                              • Meadowlark Optics manufactures Precision Linear Polarizers using dichroic sheet polarizer material laminated between high quality glass substrates. For visible wavelength polarizers, this construction produces a peak-to-valley transmitted wavefront distortion of less than λ/5. Various polarizer materials are used to cover wavelengths within 320 and 2000 nm. Both visible and near infrared polarizers are supplied with a high-efficiency, broadband antireflection (AR) coating; single-layer AR coatings are optional on our ultraviolet polarizers. Both mounted and unmounted Precision Linear Polarizers are offered as standard products. To facilitate use, our Precision Linear Polarizers have the transmission axis marked on the part.
                                                                            • Spatial Light Modulators

                                                                                • Transmissive Spatial Light Modulators

                                                                                • Hex Spatial Light Modulator
                                                                                  Meadowlarks Optics transmissive hexagonal array SLMs are designed for adaptive optics applications. The two dimensional array of Liquid Crystal Variable Retarders acts as a real time programmable phase mask for wavefront correction of a linear polarized source.

                                                                                  Unwanted aberration effects are removed by introducing the opposite phase shift through the Hex SLM. The most common applications involve high-resolution imaging where viewing through an aberrant medium is unavoidable. Examples include astronomical imaging with ground-based telescopes and medical imaging through body fluids. High-energy laser users also benefit from active phase compensation for beam profile correction.
                                                                                • Reflektive Spatial Light Modulators

                                                                                • A spatial light modulator (SLM) is an electrically programmable device that modulates light according to a fixed spatial (pixel) pattern. SLMs have an expanding role in several optical areas where light control on a pixel-by-pixel basis is critical for optimum system performance. SLMs are typically used to control incident light in amplitude, phase, or the combination of both (phase-amplitude).
                                                                                  The XY SLM is based on reflective LCoS technology. Instead of using off-the-shelf displays, Meadowlark has designed multiple SLMs specifically for these applications. This custom design approach allows to offer products that are optimized for use in photonics applications.
                                                                                • CRi Spatial Light Modulators

                                                                                • These Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) are based on proven industry‐leading designs, and offer both single mask and dual‐mask configurations for phase, amplitude, or for simultaneous phase/amplitude pulse shaping. The Cambridge Research & Instrumentation (CRi) Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) are now a part of Meadowlark Optics. CRi collaborated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on the initial development of modern liquid crystal (LC) SLMs, and is the exclusive worldwide licensee of MIT’s technology for bonded optical masks for simultaneous phase and amplitude control in a single device.
                                                                              • Superchromatic Retarder

                                                                                    • Superchromatic Retarder

                                                                                    • Meadowlark Optics is proud to introduce our new Precision Superachromatic Retarder - now with the broadest wavelength coverage of our entire retarder product line. These are available standard for two wavelength ranges - 420 to 1100 nm and 800 to 1700 nm - and in both quarter and half wave retardances. Custom devices are available for other wavelength ranges and retardances. Stock items are not anti-reflection coated due to the broad wavelength coverage but custom coatings can be provided.

                                                                                      The Superachromatic Retarders contain carefully aligned birefringent polymer sheets laminated between precision polished optically flat N-BK7 windows. While assembly is quite similar to that of our Precision Retarders, optical transmission is slightly reduced because there are more polymer layers and there is no antireflection coating.

                                                                                      These retarders are accurate to ± λ/50 over the entire wavelength range; we ship retardance measurements at more than 25 wavelengths accurate to ±0.001 waves with every Precision Superachromatic Retarder.
                                                                                • Polarimeter

                                                                                      • Polarimeter

                                                                                      • Meadowlark Optics user-friendly Polarimeters provide high accuracy and reliability in an easy to use instrument, suitable for manufacturing and laboratory applications.

                                                                                        Their Polarimeter is a compact system with convenient computer control that accurately measures Stokes Parameters 10 times per second. It quantifies the State of Polarization (SOP) and graphically displays the Poincaré Sphere, Polarization Ellipse, or running chart. The Meadowlark Optics system contains no spinning waveplates, motors, or other moving parts to wear or cause vibrations. Patented algorithms provide high accuracy and calibration versatility.
                                                                                  • Liquid Crystal Devices

                                                                                        • Liquid Crystal Devices

                                                                                        • Meadowlark Optics offers a large variety of liquid crystal based optical components.

                                                                                          Following devices are available:
                                                                                          • Variable retarder
                                                                                          • Variable Attenuator
                                                                                          • Polarization Rotator
                                                                                          • MWIR variable Retarder
                                                                                          • High contrast optical shutter
                                                                                          • Swift variable retarder
                                                                                          • Swift optical shutter
                                                                                          • UV variable retarder
                                                                                          • OEM variable retarder
                                                                                          • LC controller
                                                                                          • Ferroelectric LC devices
                                                                                    • Selectable Filters

                                                                                          • Selectable Filters

                                                                                          • By utilizing multiple liquid crystal variable retarders and polarizers, tunable filters allow the user to switch between any wavelength from 420 to 730 nm. In addition to the tunability of wavelength, these filters also allow the user a choice of three different bandwidth sizes at each wavelength. Selecting a wider bandwidth, one can increase the overall transmission of broadband light whereas the narrow FWHM can pass only a few wavelengths from a broadband light source.

                                                                                            All tunable optical filters from Meadowlark Optics come with three components: the optical head, the controller, and the software necessary to run the tunable optical filter. This software can be installed and run on any Windows based PC through either the USB or serial port while using the provided FilterDRIVE software or commands in C++, MatLab or LabVIEW.
                                                                                      • Pockels Cells

                                                                                            • Pockels Cells

                                                                                            • Meadowlark Optics longitudinal Pockels Cells are often used in polarimetry on imaging light beams and in the chopping of polarized beams. They consist of Z-cut KD*P crystals between protective windows that have transparent indium-tin oxide electrodes applied to their interior faces. The electrodes produce a uniform electric field normal to the optical faces and permit use of a thin (approximately 3 mm) KD*P crystal.

                                                                                              The thin crystal additionally makes these cells suitable for use in non-collimated imaging light beams slower than f/20. Meadowlark specializes in clear apertures up to 40 mm. These devices are useful as variable retarders in applications requiring very fast switching.
                                                                                        • Photomultiplier Systems

                                                                                              • Photomultiplier Systems

                                                                                              • This turnkey detector is a low noise, high sensitivity system that exceeds the performance of silicon photodiode systems over the wavelength range of 185 to 800 nm. It has a superior combination of a large, eight mm diameter, aperture and fast response of ten microseconds. The convenient controller provides eleven gain settings over an amplification range of 102 to 106 and includes a detector overvoltage protection circuit in case the impinging light beam is too bright.

                                                                                                The housing includes a manual shutter and a filter tray for any one-inch diameter optic of thickness less than 0.4 inches. The entrance aperture is threaded to accommodate C-mount optics and accessories including a fiber adapter, a field limiting tube and a manual iris. The tube is threaded internally and includes two retaining rings for mounting one-inch diameter optics. The housing has 1/4 - 20, 8 - 32, and M6 threaded mounting holes along two sides for post mounting and bulkhead mounting tabs with clear holes for 8 - 32 screws near the entrance aperture.

                                                                                                The controller includes a protection circuit that turns off the high voltage when too much light reaches the photocathode. The detector housing contains an amplifier near the anode output of the photomultiplier tube to minimize noise. All high voltage for the tube is produced inside the housing with only low control voltage of fifteen volts present on the cable from the controller to the housing. The zero to eight volt detector output is accessed by a BNC connector on the housing. A half meter coaxial cable is included to connect this output to a digital voltmeter or A/D converter.
                                                                                          • THz Optics

                                                                                                • THz Optics

                                                                                                • The optics made by Daheng Optics are designed for terahertz applications and offer high transmission or reflection values in this specific wavelength range.

                                                                                                  The following lenses are available:

                                                                                                  HDPE lenses
                                                                                                  • Consist of High Density Polyethylene
                                                                                                  • Diameter 25.4 to 76.2mm
                                                                                                  • Focal length from 25 to 400mm
                                                                                                  • Also available as a custom-made products

                                                                                                  TPX lenses and windows
                                                                                                  • Consist of TPX (polymethylpentene)
                                                                                                  • Transparent in the optical and in the terahertz wavelength range
                                                                                                  • Diameter of 25.4 to 50.8 mm
                                                                                                  • Focal length from 25 to 100mm

                                                                                                  Hemispherical lens made of pure silicon
                                                                                                  • Diameter: 10mm
                                                                                                  • Height: 4,45mm

                                                                                                  Parabolic Mirrors
                                                                                                  • Diameter: 2 "
                                                                                                  • Focal Length: 2 or 4 "
                                                                                            • THz and Sub THz Band Pass Filters

                                                                                                  • THz and Sub THz Band Pass Filters

                                                                                                  • Quasi-optical band-pass filters are intended for selecting specified frequencies in the range of mm- and submm-waves.
                                                                                                    The filters can be used in a variety of applications including laboratory and space research. They feature a specially designed multilayer frequency selective microstructure, which resonantly transmits the radiation within a specified frequency band and reflects the out-of-band radiation.

                                                                                                    We offer a wide choice of high-performance band-pass filters with central frequencies up to several THz.
                                                                                                    The filters exhibit high peak transmission and low out-of-band spectral leakage. To maximize the out-of-band blocking, two filters in series can be easily employed without significant losses in a peak transmittance.
                                                                                                    Additionally, the filters can be designed according to the customer’s specification.

                                                                                                    Our filter technology is versatile and can be optimized for a wide range of experimental demands including operation in cryogenic environment.

                                                                                                    Key features:
                                                                                                    • Central frequency of transmission maximum vmax: 0.07 ÷ 3 THz
                                                                                                    • Relative bandwidth: delta v/vmax: 15 ÷ 20%
                                                                                                    • Peak transmission: 84 ÷ 97%
                                                                                                    • Out-of-band blocking: 23 ÷ 40dB
                                                                                                    • Polarization insensitivity
                                                                                                    • Compatibility with operation in vacuum
                                                                                              • Custom Optics

                                                                                                    • Custom Optics

                                                                                                    • Ross Optical, as a division of Precision Optics Corporation, can supply standard and custom optical solutions. Micro-optics are one of our specialties with prisms as small as 50 microns to lenses and windows over 300 mm in diameter. From stock optical components to custom opto-mechanical assemblies, Ross Optical, in partnership with Soliton Laser und Messtechnik GmbH, is your Supply Chain Partner.

                                                                                                      While we do supply many medical device manufacturers, we also work with automotive system manufacturers as well as Aerospace and Defense contractors. Additionally, the types of optics we can supply are as follows:
                                                                                                      • Micro-optics
                                                                                                      • Spherical
                                                                                                      • Aspherical
                                                                                                      • Cylinder
                                                                                                      • Acylinder
                                                                                                      • Prisms
                                                                                                      • Optical domes
                                                                                                      • Infrared optics
                                                                                                • Precision Stages

                                                                                                • The high-precision positioning stages from Xeryon have earned an excellent reputation in the user community. This is certainly due to features such as extremely low manufacturing tolerances, almost noiseless positioning and minimal vibrations.
                                                                                                    • XYZ Linear Stages

                                                                                                    • Xeryon precision stages can be combined into different configurations such as XY, XTheta or XYTheta. The matching mounting hole patterns of our different stages makes it very easy to build any configuration without the use of custom adapter plates.

                                                                                                      These multi-axis setups allow you to position with nanometer precision and repeatability in multiple degrees of freedom. Thanks to the ultrasonic piezo drive technology of the individual stages, your multi-axis setup will have a long lifetime, position fast and noiseless and holds its position when powered off. One can even move at very low and constant speeds (µm/s).

                                                                                                      These features make it the perfect microscope stage or multi-axis sample stage for material science applications. All of our stages can be used in vacuum.
                                                                                                    • Miniature Linear Actuator

                                                                                                    • The Xeryon ultrasonic mini linear actuator is a precise and very fast micro actuator driven by our Crossfixx noiseless ultrasonic piezo motor.
                                                                                                      This allows fast positioning with nanometre accuracy in the version with integrated encoder or fast point-to-point motion using limit switches in our open-loop model.

                                                                                                      The self-locking piezo motor holds the position of the actuator when it is not powered. As a result, energy consumption and heat generation are considerably reduced. The XLA is one of the smallest closed loop actuators available on the market today.
                                                                                                    • Rotation Stages

                                                                                                    • Xeryon offers various piezo driven precision rotation stages. The error motion of thier rotation stages is exceptionally small in the radial, axial and tilt direction. This makes the stages the most precise piezoelectric rotation stage on the market. The rotation angle is unlimited and can be controlled via the integrated optical encoder. This ensures an accurate closed-loop resolution and low repeatability.

                                                                                                      You can choose between a stick-slip driven rotation stage (XRT-A-25) and an ultrasonic driven rotation stage (XRT-U-30 or XRT-U-40). All precision rotation stages can be customized to your needs and ordered for use in vacuum applications and/or made from non-magnetic materials.
                                                                                                  • High vacuum glas cells for cold atoms and BECs

                                                                                                        • High vacuum glas cells for cold atoms and BECs

                                                                                                        • High vacuum glass cells manufactured by ColdQuanta, available with AR coating on inner and outer side, ideal for experioments withh laser cooling and for spectroscopy on cold atoms and Bose Einstein condensates BECs.

                                                                                                          Cells are tailored to customer specifications
                                                                                                    • Sensors and Cameras

                                                                                                        • Surface Defect Analysis

                                                                                                        • Thanks to the portable surface measuring devices from 4D Technologies, on site inspection tasks can be carried out quickly and without a lot of training. Even though the system was developed (in cooperation with General Electric) for the MRO (maintanance, repair and overhaul) business and engine testing, more and more useful areas of application have been added over time. The InSpec system can be used wherever a surface needs to be inspected for defects or flaws.
                                                                                                            • Surface Gauge

                                                                                                            • The 4D InSpec Surface Gauge is the first handheld, precision instrument for non-contact measurement of surface features and defects. With micrometer-level resolution, portability, affordability and ease-of-use, the 4D InSpec puts high resolution measurement on the factory floor, in machine shops and in field service applications.

                                                                                                              The 4D InSpec brings high resolution, 3D surface measurement to the factory floor. Measure pits, scratches, nicks, dents, bumps, rivet depth, dot peen depth, etc., from 0.0002” to 0.1” (5 µm–2.5 mm) deep or tall. The 4D InSpec is far more repeatable and accurate than visual comparison techniques typically used for surface defect measurement. Unlike high-end metrology systems it is rugged, flexible and affordable, to measure features on a wide range of part geometries, in the most challenging environments.
                                                                                                            • Surface Gauge XL

                                                                                                            • The 4D InSpec XL Surface Gauge is the first handheld, precision instrument for non-contact measurement of surface features and defects. With micrometer-level resolution, portability, affordability and ease-of-use, the 4D InSpec puts high resolution measurement on the factory floor, in machine shops and in field service applications.

                                                                                                              The 4D InSpec XL brings high resolution, 3D surface measurement to the factory floor. Measure pits, scratches, nicks, dents, bumps, rivet depth, dot peen depth, etc., from 0.0002” to 0.35” (5 µm–9 mm) deep or tall. The 4D InSpec XL is far more repeatable and accurate than visual comparison techniques typically used for surface defect measurement. Unlike high-end metrology systems it is rugged, flexible and affordable, to measure features on a wide range of part geometries, in the most challenging environments.
                                                                                                            • Accessories and Options

                                                                                                            • To further improve the handling of the InSpec system, there are numerous options offered by 4D Technologies. The accessories were developed with mobile use in mind and especially to facilitate measurement in the maintenance or production environment.
                                                                                                          • Gas Analysis

                                                                                                              • Gas Analysis, Raman Spectrometry

                                                                                                              • The GasRaman NOCH-1 High Performance Gas-Phase Raman Analyzer by ENWAVE Optronics enables multi-gas analysis for industrial process applications at an affordable price. This instrument enables measurement of gases like H2, N2, O2, CO2, NO2 at atmospheric pressure to ~0.025%, as well as other gases.
                                                                                                                The spectrograph features a 532nm DPSS laser, a high Rayleigh rejection fiber optic probe, and a high resolution spectrometer achieving up to ~8cm-1 average optical resolution. Spectral coverage tranges from ~250 to 4,200 cm-1.
                                                                                                                It is ideal for any academic, research, industrial, or other institutions requiring laboratory and/or online gas phase Raman analysis at an affordable price or all other applications requiring a high performance, low-cost Raman analyzer system.
                                                                                                                • Spectral range in cm-1
                                                                                                                  250-4200
                                                                                                                • Laser wave length in nm
                                                                                                                  532
                                                                                                                • Laser power in mW
                                                                                                                  50
                                                                                                                • Resolution in cm-1
                                                                                                                  8
                                                                                                                • CCD temperature
                                                                                                                  -60°C
                                                                                                                • Spectrograph
                                                                                                                  F/1.6 CCD
                                                                                                              • MID-IR Gas Detector

                                                                                                              • On the basis of fast tunable quantum cascade lasers in the MID -IR range from 5.4 to 12.8 microns (1850-780 cm-1) Block Engineering presents a compact gas detector for hydrocarbons. According to the requirements the tuning range and the length of the gas cell can be configured.
                                                                                                            • Fiber Optic Sensors

                                                                                                            • Fiber optics sensors from OpSens measure several physical parameters under difficult conditions and without interference from electro magnetic fields.

                                                                                                              Highlights are high accuracy, high reliability and cost effectiveness. Single channel and multi channel signal conditioners are available for a wide variety of fiber optic sensors.

                                                                                                              Measureable physical parameters are:
                                                                                                              • temperature
                                                                                                              • pressure
                                                                                                              • position and linear shift
                                                                                                              • material stress
                                                                                                                • Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors OTG Series

                                                                                                                • Opsens fiber optic temperature sensors provide second to none performance to various industries.

                                                                                                                  Our applications include animal research and/or patient monitoring in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or tomography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance imaging (NMR) and Radio Frequency (RF) energy environments.

                                                                                                                  The OTG series sensor may also be used in cryogenic cooling of superconducting electromagnets application.

                                                                                                                  Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors : OTG Series (GaAs)

                                                                                                                  OTG series fiber optics temperature sensors are designed for applications that require very focal temperature monitoring, fast response time and/or versatile sensor size packaging.
                                                                                                                • Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors OTP Series

                                                                                                                • Opsens fiber optic temperature sensors provide second to none performance to various industries.

                                                                                                                  Our applications include animal research and/or patient monitoring in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or tomography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance imaging (NMR) and Radio Frequency (RF) energy environments.

                                                                                                                  Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors : OTP Series (WLPI)

                                                                                                                  OTP Fiber optics sensors are designed for applications that require the ability to monitor temperature and other parameters with one signal conditioner at the same time and high field MR environment of 3T and above.

                                                                                                                  The WLPI (White light interferometry) technology optical temperature sensor is highly robust, offers a resolution of 0.01°C the highest in the industry and an excellent accuracy of ± 0.15°C. Using the monocrystaline birefringence crystal as temperature transduction, The OTP series does not show thermal creeping or aging assuring long term reliability.
                                                                                                                • Fiber Optic Pressure Sensors

                                                                                                                • Opsens OPP series fiber optic pressure transducers are designed to provide accurate pressure measurement in the most adverse conditions. Its small size and EMI/RFI/MRI immunity makes it the ideal sensor for Medical, Life Sciences and industrial applications.

                                                                                                                  Fiber Optic Pressure sensor: OPP-M
                                                                                                                  Design for repeatability and reliability demanded by the Medical OEM and the Life Science industries.
                                                                                                                  The OPP-M designed for physiological pressure measurement in preclinical environment and for OEM integration is 0.250mm OD with outstanding repeatability. Exhibiting minimal temperature shift and moisture induced drift; the OPP-M sensor demonstrates high fidelity pressure measurement with no phase delay and is not susceptible to external perturbations. Immune to MR /RF and electro-surgery environment, the OPP-M is ideal for applications seeking for tip pressure measurement in existing applications and with potentials for new applications.

                                                                                                                  Fiber Optic Pressure sensor: OPP-B and OPP-C
                                                                                                                  Design for reliability in RF, Microwave, high temperature, moisture, water submersible and some of the most rugged environments.
                                                                                                                  The OPP-B & C is ideal for continuous operation in harsh conditions that face severe space limitations, high temperature, explosive and long term monitoring in outdoor environment. Available in ceramic or metal housing, OPP-B & C sensor are available up to 1000 psia. Higher pressure range sensors are under development.
                                                                                                                • Fiber Optic Displacement Sensors

                                                                                                                • Opsens displacement sensors offer high accuracy and sensitivity.

                                                                                                                  Available in both 25mm and 10mm linear stroke, the design guaranties a long lifetime even in harsh environments.

                                                                                                                  Fiber optic linear displacement sensor is ideal for real-time monitoring of civil engineering structures, structural monitoring of aircraft, both in-flight and on-ground, smart structures instrumentations, concrete structures and other industrial applications where long term reliability is demanded.

                                                                                                                  Benefits:
                                                                                                                  • Non-electric (immune to electromagnetic, radio-frequency interference and lightning)
                                                                                                                  • Withstand high temperature, harsh and corrosive environments
                                                                                                                  • High shock survivability
                                                                                                                  • High accuracy and sensitivity
                                                                                                                • Signal Conditioners

                                                                                                                • Opsens’ R&D team has over 20 years’ experience in the fiber optic sensing technology and associated market applications.

                                                                                                                  Our OEM boards and sensors meet the requirements set forth by the energy, medical and industrial applications ensuring long term reliable performances in constant changing conditions.

                                                                                                                  Benefits:
                                                                                                                  • Cost effective
                                                                                                                  • Compact in size
                                                                                                                  • Lower power consumption
                                                                                                                  • Available in both WLPI and GaAs technologies platforms
                                                                                                              • Rugged portable FBG Interrogator

                                                                                                                    • Rugged portable FBG Interrogator

                                                                                                                    • Optical fiber sensors based on Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG) are used to monitor stress, changes in temperature or pressure. Bridges, foundations of wind turbines or blades and safety fences are often equipped with fibers. Those fibers usually contain several FBGs. In this way changes can be measured and localized quickly. In order to interrogate the sensors the new Fiberstrike Module from Cleveland Electric Labs is easy and ready to use. It is portable, rugged and accommodates up to 8 channels.

                                                                                                                      Data collection works via local USB storage, Ethernet or Wi-Fi managed by the FiberStrike GUI and battery operation lasts up to 30 hours continuous via ethernet or local USB or up to 28 hours continuous operation via Wi-Fi. This makes checking of FBG sensors very easy.
                                                                                                                • Large Area Chemical Security

                                                                                                                      • Large Area Chemical Security

                                                                                                                      • Block Engineering's LaserWarn is an open-path chemical detection system based on patented quantum cascade laser technology. LaserWarn detects chemical threats, leaks, and fugitive emissions over a coverage area of thousands of square feet, and can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications.

                                                                                                                        Eye-safe laser beams and low-cost retroreflectors provide real-time, 24/7 early warning of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and other chemicals. Any target gas crossing the lasers, even at low concentrations, will be detected with a sub-second response time. The system requires no consumables, and is low maintenance compared to conventional networks of point sensors.

                                                                                                                        Both fixed-site and portable configurations are available. In fixed-site installations, the LaserWarn is positioned with mounted mirrors and retroreflectors to cover large areas, including perimeter monitoring of facilities. Portable configurations allow the LaserWarn to be brought to the boundary of a "hot zone" while reflectors are safely introduced to scan for chemical contamination.

                                                                                                                        Unlike conventional open-path IR and FTIR systems, the LaserWarn is able to detect chemicals at great standoff distances (standard range of 500 meters, with extended ranges of up to 3 kilometers). The system requires no liquid nitrogen or other consumable cooling mechanism. An extremely wide range of gases are detectable, and at a weight of 5 kilograms, LaserWarn can be easily relocated and reprogrammed for rapid detection of new threats.
                                                                                                                  • LaserSense-SC SiF4 Detector

                                                                                                                        • LaserSense-SC SiF4 Detector

                                                                                                                        • Block Engineering’s LaserSense-SC is a gas analyzer for demanding applications in the semiconductor industry that require both high-speed and high-sensitivity analysis.

                                                                                                                          The LaserSense-SC is unique in that it uses mid-infrared (MIR) laser technology. This enables multi-gas analysis with sensitivities at the parts-per-billion level (depending on the gas) and with measurement times of less than 1 second. The standard configuration for LaserSense-SC is designed for in-line process monitoring and control. The system can be customized based on user requirements.

                                                                                                                          Historically, mid-infrared spectroscopy has required Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers which use heated filaments as the source of light. To enable dramatically enhanced performance, Block Engineering has pioneered the development of widely tunable MIR lasers based on quantum cascade laser (QCL) technology. The LaserSense-SC provides the user with the ability to accurately measure PFC gases and process specific by-products with a response time that is faster and more robust than traditional FTIR systems.

                                                                                                                          The LaserSense-SC has many advantages over FTIR-based systems. Since laser beams remain collimated over long distances, very long-path gas cells can be used. The lower detection limit (LDL) improves with increasing length of the gas cell, allowing LDLs that are greater than ten times better than with an FTIR.

                                                                                                                          Furthermore, gas cells designed for use with the LaserSense-SC can be made to have much smaller volume. This is important in applications where fast measurements are required and where the refresh-rate of the gas cell can be a limiting factor.

                                                                                                                          The table below gives examples of several gases along with their LDL when using gas cell having a path length of 6 to 60 meters. Since gas cells with path lengths of greater than 100 meters are available, the LDL can be further reduced below the values given in the table below.
                                                                                                                    • Fast Photodetectors

                                                                                                                    • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio. The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • Biased Silicon Detectors

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                                                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • Biased InGaAs Photodetectors

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                                                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • 2µm Photodetectors Up To 12.5 GHz

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                                                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • Photodetectors Up To 12.5 GHz

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                                                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • Amplified Photodetectors

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio. The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • TTL Analog Detectors

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                                                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.
                                                                                                                        • PbSe Large Area Photodetector

                                                                                                                        • EOT (Electro-Optics Technology) has earned an excellent reputation over the years for their ultrafast photodetectors thanks to their reliability and great price-performance ratio.

                                                                                                                          The detectors are small enough to be integrated into an optical setup. With more than 40 different models there is almost no frequency measurement task that these detectors can not perform.

                                                                                                                          The ET-6000 can be used to measure power from 1.5µm to 5.0µm, has a selectable gain of either 2X or 100X, and an active area of 5mm x 5mm making alignment easy. Based on a photoconductor, the ET-6000 responds more quickly and reaches a stable state more quickly than a thermopile detector.
                                                                                                                      • Laser Micro Machining Systems

                                                                                                                          • Cleaning Nd: YAG laser

                                                                                                                          • Pulsed laser beams are successfully used to remove loosely attached surface layers, without damaging the material. The cleaning effect is based on micro shock waves, which are generated by the absorption of the short laser pulses.

                                                                                                                            Main applications of this laser technology are found in different areas of industry and restoration. Especially the cleaning of valuable monuments requires a very smooth and preservative process.

                                                                                                                            The new model LT-300 features a reliable beam control through a highly flexible mirror arm. Depending on the application the laser unit can be mounted on top of the power supply or placed independantly.

                                                                                                                            Successful projects that have been carried out:
                                                                                                                            • marble statues in the park of Sanssouci castle
                                                                                                                            • a statue in the jewish cemetery in Berlin a 600 year old wooden chamber in Pirna
                                                                                                                            • a chain vest from 570 a.C., state museum Stuttgart
                                                                                                                            • front of the castle church in Jülich
                                                                                                                            • a bronze bust, Lutherstadt Wittenberg
                                                                                                                            • the Karls-bridge in Prag
                                                                                                                            • statues on the Kölner Dom

                                                                                                                            The main technical applications of the laser cleaning systems are:

                                                                                                                            The cleaning of mold forms, print rollers, glue parts, and many more.
                                                                                                                          • MSV-300 Scanned Mask Imaging

                                                                                                                          • Standing behind the Name M-Solv is by no means anyone unknown. The former founder of Exitech has gathered an experienced team of technicians around him and continues to produce special equipment for the electronic, solar and semi conductor industry. Highly interesting for thin film solar cell production are ink jet printer and laser ablation systems as well as the combination of both.

                                                                                                                            Next to traditional fields like semiconductors and electronics an increasing number of applications in medicine, sensor physics, surface techniques, analytics and biotechnology comes up.

                                                                                                                            According to the specific task and material M-Solv has all the know how of choosing the right laser source for a machining system that is optimized in terms of result, processing speed and cost.

                                                                                                                            We process your test samples and optimize the results by choosing the best laser source for your application.

                                                                                                                            Typical applications:
                                                                                                                            • edge isolation of wafer solar cells
                                                                                                                            • P1, P2 and P3 laser processes for thinf film solar cell production
                                                                                                                            • Laser systems for solar cell production
                                                                                                                            • Via hole drilling in printed circuit boards (PCBs)
                                                                                                                            • Demetallisation of foils
                                                                                                                            • Processing of medical catheters Production of gratings and optical fibers
                                                                                                                            • Micro drilling of vials for quality control wafer doping inside process chambers
                                                                                                                            • Cutting and marking of silicon wafers
                                                                                                                            • Generating capillaries for electrophoresis
                                                                                                                            • Laser LIGA
                                                                                                                            • Making of micro nozzles
                                                                                                                            • Structuring of sensors
                                                                                                                        • Raman, NIR, IR, THz, LIBS Spectroscopy

                                                                                                                            • MID-IR Spectrometer

                                                                                                                            • By using fast scanning Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) Block Engineering has developped new MID-IR spectrometers that can measure a frequency range of 1100cm-1 within several seconds. In contrary to IR lamps used in conventional IR and FTIR spectrometers QCLs have a high spectral intensity (linewidth about 1 cm-1, average power 1-3 mW) in a collimated beam. As a consequence much higher signal/noise ratios are reached and measurement times can be reduced substantially. This technique offers new possibilities in molecular spectroscopy and for process control.

                                                                                                                              LaserScope carries a tunable QCL and a MCT Detector with electronic and spectroscopy software. It can be fitted to most IR microscopes and can be combined with some visible light microscopes. The possibility to focus down to 6 µm is a big advantage of this technique compared with standard FTIR.

                                                                                                                              Very interesting is the option to fiber couple to an ATR sensor head

                                                                                                                              LaserScan is the first hand held spectrometer that is able to take a full MID-IR spectrum over 1100cm-1 within a few seconds. The standoff distance can be 600mm or more. A visible pointing laser targets the sample. Vapours, liquids, thin films and bulk material can be measured.

                                                                                                                              For process applications the Block MID-IR spectromters can be hooked up to fiber coupled ATR measurement heads.

                                                                                                                              Applications: pharma production, remote gas analysis, protein analysis, bioreactors, explosives, coatings, composite materials and many others. More applications in process control are expected.
                                                                                                                            • Raman systems and microscopes

                                                                                                                            • In cooperation with Renishaw Soliton offers flexible Raman spectrometers and microscopes performing various tasks in research and development as well as process monitoring.

                                                                                                                              The systems range from basic set ups to a fully automated system with pc controlled excitation wave alternation. The system features parallel optical paths for UV, VIS and IR.

                                                                                                                              The user can choose between new edge filters, notch and super notch filters for rayleigh line masking.

                                                                                                                              Renishaw system specifications are:
                                                                                                                              • InVia Raman microscopes with user friendly pc automation
                                                                                                                              • Lasers: Argon ion (244, 457, 488, 514 nm), HeCd (325 und 442 nm), HeNe (632 nm), Diode (785 and 830 nm)
                                                                                                                              • Raman mapping, imaging, confocal scanning
                                                                                                                              • combination with Nanonics AFM/NSOM
                                                                                                                              • combination with SEM
                                                                                                                              • Next option for spectra near exciter threshold up to 5 cm-1
                                                                                                                              • Extended scanning for large spectra
                                                                                                                              • Special version for forensics
                                                                                                                              • Process Raman with various fiber heads
                                                                                                                          • Process NIR Spectrometers

                                                                                                                          • A major reason why Brimrose spectrometers are superior is our Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter (AOTF) technology, which the company has fully mastered after many years of research and application. AOTF technology is a scientifically proven way to obtain optimum results in the study of materials by spectrometers. Following are a list of advantages of AOTF technology and benefits of AOTF-NIR real-time monitoring and control:

                                                                                                                            Advantages of the AOTF Technology:
                                                                                                                            • Fast Scanning Speed – 16,000 Wavelengths/sec
                                                                                                                            • Solid State, No Moving Parts
                                                                                                                            • Real-Time Full Spectrum Dual-Beam with No Baseline
                                                                                                                            • Correction Required
                                                                                                                            • Pre-Aligned Lamp Assembly
                                                                                                                            • Excellent Wavelength Repeatability
                                                                                                                            • High Signal-to-Noise Ratio
                                                                                                                            • Immune to Ambient Light Variations (rejection 1 to 1x106)
                                                                                                                            • Works Reliably in Harsh Environmental Conditions

                                                                                                                            Benefits of AOTF-NIR Real-Time Monitoring and Control:
                                                                                                                            • Extensive Testing and Analyses at Every Manufacturing Process at Lower Cost than Existing Practices
                                                                                                                            • Significant Manufacturing Cost Reduction
                                                                                                                            • Reduction of Product Inventory
                                                                                                                            • Elimination of Laboratory Testing
                                                                                                                            • Quality Control at Time of Manufacture
                                                                                                                            • Statistical Process Control
                                                                                                                            • Compliance at Point of Use
                                                                                                                              • NIR Spectrometer, online control

                                                                                                                              • The exciting Luminar 7030-IP55 Miniature Stainless-Steel Free Space Process AOTF-NIR analyzer is built to be installed directly into the production line.
                                                                                                                                The unit’s miniature size allows for implementation where space is tight, such as in small blenders, vacuum dryers, pipes, fluid beds, etc.
                                                                                                                                This high-speed unit is based on diffuse reflectance optics and can be integrated into a vast variety of housings. The unit is a fully IP55 water tight - dust tight enclosure. Brimrose offers this rugged solid-state analyzer in a variety of different configurations to meet the high demand of different industries and applications. The Stainless-Steel Free Space spectrometer meets all requirements and standards for on-line applications in the pharmaceutical industry and is built to work reliably even in the toughest environmental conditions.
                                                                                                                                The integrated AOTF-NIR technology offers an outstanding S/N ratio combined with ultra-high-speed scanning rates and makes it possible to analyze in real time, in-line and with laboratory accuracy.
                                                                                                                              • Luminar 5030 Hand-held Analyzer

                                                                                                                              • The extremely popular Brimrose solid-state Luminar 5030 is a miniature, hand-held Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter-Near InfraRed (AOTF-NIR) analyzer. This portable platform does an exceptional job when conducting non-destructive and contact/non-contact analytical testing and inspection.
                                                                                                                                The Luminar 5030 is very versatile, able to be used in the lab, on the production floor and in the field. This unit delivers rapid, multi-component analysis for a wide variety of applications. These include diffuse reflectance
                                                                                                                                measurements of powders, pellets, grapes, olives, suspensions, moving films and many more solid products. The Luminar 5030 is a new powerful tool for quality control and process troubleshooting. The instrument is a portable, battery-powered device that measures Brix, pH, TA, etc. from any grape in the vineyard without removing it from the vine or oil in whole olives on the tree.
                                                                                                                              • Luminar 4030 Process Analyzer

                                                                                                                              • The popular IP55 Luminar 4030 analyzer with miniaturized electronics can be directly connected into the production line for non-contact, non-destructive measurements of chemical and physical properties of powders, solids, suspensions, gels, etc, in diffuse reflectance mode. It can be fan-cooled or vortex-cooled with an internal heat exchanger.
                                                                                                                                The Luminar 4030’s rugged design and solid-state technology offer a variety of solutions for real-time process applications. This versatile instrument can also be placed into a vast variety of housings to match process area needs.
                                                                                                                                The lightweight unit can easily be transferred among measuring points. Common applications include blenders, dryers, etc.
                                                                                                                                The 4030 can be outfitted with optical fiber, flow cells, probes or cuvettes to measure samples for contact measurement.
                                                                                                                              • Thin Film Analyzer

                                                                                                                              • Brimrose’s Luminar 4020 is a miniaturized, solid state, near infrared integrated thin-film analyzer.
                                                                                                                                It is designed for non-contact, non-destructive measurements of chemical and physical properties on a wide range of substrates and coatings.

                                                                                                                                Key Features:
                                                                                                                                • Miniaturized Design Includes Optical Module and Scaled-Down Electronics Mounted on the Optical Module
                                                                                                                                • No Moving Parts
                                                                                                                                • Dual-Beam, Pre-Aligned Lamp Assembly, InGaAs Detectors
                                                                                                                                • Fast Scanning Speed - 16,000 Wavelengths per Second
                                                                                                                                • Brimrose SNAP32! Analytical Software
                                                                                                                            • Compact Raman Spectrometers

                                                                                                                            • Today Raman spectroscopy is not limited to scientific applications anymore and has found its way into the fields of process monitoring and on site chemical analysis.

                                                                                                                              Not needing the flexibility of high end Raman systems means that for most specific tasks one excitation wavelength and a medium resolution are sufficient. Far more important criteria are low costs, portability and easy handling. This combination is the great advantage of fiber coupled Raman analyzers from ENWAVE Optronics.

                                                                                                                              Their product line-up ranges from laboratory systems with a fiber head like the ProRaman L to portable Raman spectrometers (EZRaman M) to the handheld system for field work (EZRaman H).

                                                                                                                              The EZRaman H features an excitation wavelength @ 785nm with a spectral resolution of 6cm-1. This is sufficient to compare Raman spectra with a database and identify molecules in the field.

                                                                                                                              Optional coupling to a Leica microscope extends the systems to a Raman-Microscope models µ-Sense
                                                                                                                                • Mobile Raman Microscope

                                                                                                                                • Mobile Raman Spectrometers by ENWAVE Optronics combine the high resolution of Raman microscopes with the flexibility of handheld Raman readers. Non movable objects can be measured with a resolution that was only available in the lab before. Precious pieces of art or valuable paintings can now be analyzed on site and with maximum flexibility.

                                                                                                                                  The live feed from the camera in the microscope head makes positioning easy and lets the user measure even the smallest structures.

                                                                                                                                  For rough positioning the carbon fiber tripod with its precision ball head is used as a first step. Once in place, the fine adjustment is made with the XYZ precision stage. Setup time is extremely short and measurements can usually start in under ten minutes (including setup).

                                                                                                                                  As an option the XYZ stage can also be motorized

                                                                                                                                  Available wavelengths are 532nm and 785nm, also as dual system.
                                                                                                                                • EzRaman-xD - Laboratory Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • The EzRaman-xD and EzRaman-N are the entry Raman systems from ENWAVE Optronics. Despite their low price, they offer a high performance and feature a more powerful detector cooling than most competitors in the market.

                                                                                                                                  The EzRaman-xD is cooled to 25 ° C below room temperature and the EzRaman-N is cooled to 30 ° C below room temperature.
                                                                                                                                • EzRaman - Laboratory Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • The EzRaman-xD and EzRaman-N are the entry Raman systems from ENWAVE Optronics. Despite their low price, they offer a high performance and feature a more powerful detector cooling than most competitors in the market.

                                                                                                                                  The EzRaman-xD is cooled to 25 ° C below room temperature and the EzRaman-N is cooled to 30 ° C below room temperature.
                                                                                                                                • LabRaman - Laboratory Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • The LabRaman models benefit from a powerful cooling, which cools the CCD detector to -45°C. This dramatically improves the signal / noise ratio and good test results can be achieved with very short integration times.
                                                                                                                                • ProRaman - High End Laboratory Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • The ProRaman-L series features the deepest cooling of all Raman systems from ENWAVE Optronics. At -60°C detector temperature the systems provide a superior signal to noise ratio at a reasonable price.

                                                                                                                                  Among the various types there is also a version with a 905 nm laser and a system with two laser sources (532 and 785 nm) in a compact housing.
                                                                                                                                • NOCH Gas-Raman Spectrometers

                                                                                                                                • The gas-Raman systems from ENWAVE Optronics are specifically designed for gas analysis in the production environment. H2, N2, O2, CO2, NO2 and a number of other gases can be easily measured at atmospheric pressures up to ~ 0.025%.
                                                                                                                                • EzRaman-NP - Mobile Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • The mobile Raman systems from ENWAVE Optronics combine the low costs of the EzRaman-NP laboratory systems with the mobility of modern laptops. Build into a water-resistant and dustproof case the EzRaman-NP systems allow to take measurements in places without electricity for up to 5 hours thanks to the LiIon battery and the notebook.
                                                                                                                                • EzRaman-I - Mobile Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • The mobile Raman systems from ENWAVE Optronics combine the performance of ProRaman laboratory systems with the mobility of modern laptops. Build into a water-resistant and dustproof case the EzRaman-I systems allow to take measurements in places without electricity for up to 5 hours thanks to the LiIon battery and the notebook.
                                                                                                                                • EzRaman-H - handheld Raman System

                                                                                                                                • The handheld Raman spectrometer from ENWAVE Optronics offers maximum mobility trough its compact dimensions and built-in battery. The spectrometer is significantly more sensitive than other systems on the market, thereby allowing the identification of more materials.
                                                                                                                                • Accessories for Raman Systems

                                                                                                                                • ENWAVE Optronics has numerous accessories for Raman spectrometer in its portfolio. A microscope that can be used with various spectrometer models, adaptors for use with existing microscopes, carrying cases and many more.

                                                                                                                                  ENWAVE Optronics has numerous accessories for Raman spectrometer in its portfolio. A microscope that can be used with various spectrometer models, adaptors for use with existing microscopes, carrying cases and many more.
                                                                                                                              • CARS System

                                                                                                                              • CARS (Coherent Antistokes Raman Scattering) has been known for more than thirty years and is characterized by certain advantages and disadvantages compared to Raman spektroscopy. One drawback is the requirement of a relatively complex laser arrangement. With the availability of new compact short-pulse lasers and white light generation with photonic fibers broadband CARS arrangements are now easier to adjust and allow a short measurement time.

                                                                                                                                Important advantages of CARS are: fluorescence and luminescence suppression and a significantly stronger Raman signal.

                                                                                                                                Soliton offers a CARS option to a Raman microscope consisting of a sub-ns microchip laser for white light generation. The two laser beams are coupled onto the sample under a microscope and the CARS signal can be observed with the Raman microscope.
                                                                                                                                To record the CARS spectra, the software of the Raman microscope is used. In this way the same sample under the microscope can be studied both in the Raman Effect and with the CARS effect with subsequent comparison of the two spectra. Especially for highly fluorescent samples, as are often the case in biological tissues, the CARS option proves to be very useful.
                                                                                                                                An important field of application is medical technology, where rapid mapping of tumor tissue is a decisive advantage. Also food and environmental analysts are increasingly becoming interested in CARS since now Raman measurements are possible which have so far failed due to fluorescence.
                                                                                                                                White-light laser and the necessary delay line are also available separately for customers who want to build their own CARS setup.
                                                                                                                                  • CARS Laser

                                                                                                                                  • The CARS laser from Leukos combines the pump beam and the Stokes beam in one single laser. What is special about this laser is the broad spectrum that reaches from 532nm to 1000nm and from 1064nm to 2400nm. Through this type of broadband CARS spectroscopy, spectra are measured from 100 to over 4000 cm-1 with a single laser shot. Thanks to the sub-ns pulse length a CARS system build with this laser is very robust, compact, and relatively inexpensive. The adjustment time is reduced from days to minutes. A later readjustment of the delay line is not necessary due to the pulse length.
                                                                                                                                  • Delay Line

                                                                                                                                  • To compensate for the delay of the two outputs of the ns CARS laser, a delay line is required. The modular design allows distances of up to 30 m. The standard delay line is 6m. A broadband supercontinuum for collimation and a periscope are integrated into the system. We also supply the filters specifically designed for the system.
                                                                                                                                • LIBS-OES Spectrometers

                                                                                                                                • Compared with other methods of elemental analysis by optical emission spectroscopy (OES) like ICP-OES or Spark-OES LIBS has some advantages. There is no need of sample preparation and already small amount of sample is sufficient to measure elemental composition qualitatively and quantitatively.

                                                                                                                                  In the LIBS process a laser creates a local plasma and the plasma emission is analyzed by a spectrometer. LIBS is frequently used to study organic material, as also elements lighter than silicon can measured down to H, He, Li. This is not possible with x-ray excitation like XRF for example.

                                                                                                                                  TSI offers versatile desktop systems with many options as well as small battery powered handheld LIBS analyzers for fast measurements on site.
                                                                                                                                      • TSI LIBS Desktop Spectrometers Chemreveal

                                                                                                                                      • The Chemreveal desktop LIBS analyzer (LIBS= Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) offers rapid elemental analysis of solid materials. Samples are placed on an integrated motorized xyz table for spatial mapping and depth profiling.

                                                                                                                                        Several laser (1064, 266 nm) and spectrometer (broadband, echelle) options are available depending on the application.

                                                                                                                                        With the ChemLytics analytical software both customer-built and pre-loaded libraries/calibrations for classification and quantification are supported.
                                                                                                                                  • Measurement Systems

                                                                                                                                      • NanoCam Sq

                                                                                                                                      • The NanoCam Sq is a dynamic interferometer for measurement of surface micro structure and roughness on large, polished optical surfaces.
                                                                                                                                      • Thickness Measurement Systems

                                                                                                                                      • Film thickness measuring systems by Semiconsoft cover the thickness range from 30Å to 450µm.

                                                                                                                                        The spectral analysis of the reflection behavior provides reliable measurement data of non metallic single and multi layer materials.

                                                                                                                                        An imediate conversion to refraction index or extinction value is possible by chosing the respective wavelength.

                                                                                                                                        Semiconsoft offers stand alone systems as well as modules for installation in coating equipments or as accessory for standard lab microscopes. For production control in realtime automated measurement systems can be configured. Mapping provides the ability to measure larger areas.

                                                                                                                                        Typical areas of application:
                                                                                                                                        • Semi conductor production
                                                                                                                                        • resist structures
                                                                                                                                        • hard coating in the automotive field
                                                                                                                                        • liquid crystal displays
                                                                                                                                        • all kind of optical coatings
                                                                                                                                      • Dynamic Interferometry

                                                                                                                                      • Based on a number of innovative ideas, the dynamic interferometers from 4D Technology provide high resolution measurements insensitive to the most important external disturbances: mechanical vibrations and air flow turbulences. In 4D interferometers, all phase data are acquired simultaneously. The systems can therefore operate reliably on the production floor, in clean rooms with strong air flows, in a setup with long stand-off distances, looking into environmental chambers or when being mounted to a processing machine.

                                                                                                                                        PhaseCam series characteristics (Twyman-Green configuration):
                                                                                                                                        • ideal for large diameter optical components
                                                                                                                                        • availble wavelengths VIS, NIR and IR multi wavelength model for segmented mirrors
                                                                                                                                        • standard and compact size models, with and without motorization
                                                                                                                                        • long and short coherence length versions

                                                                                                                                        The user friendly 4Sight software platform provides instrument control, comprehensive data analysis and display. Outstanding 2D and 3D displays and even videos to visualize dynamic changes are available. Extensive Seidel-, Zernike-, geometric and diffraction analyses and much more are easy to perform. An open data format let you read, write and analyze data even of other phase shifting interferometers.
                                                                                                                                      • Atom Chips for BEC Manipulation

                                                                                                                                      • ColdQuanta is offering semi-custom atom chips. Atom chips are an integral part of ColdQuanta’s own RuBECi® device and experiments designed to generate and manipulate cold and ultracold atoms. These unique window chips allow for the implementation of both magnetic and optical control over cold atoms

                                                                                                                                        Currently, these chips are difficult for the research customer to source or are costly and complicated to manufacture on an individual basis. ColdQuanta’s customers will benefit from obtaining atom chips from regular production cycles, a dependable source and an interface through which chips may be partially custom designed for their own uses.
                                                                                                                                    • Vacuum systems for easy generation of Bose Einstein Condensates

                                                                                                                                    • ColdQuanta's range of products is designed to simplyfy and expedite the production of Bose-Einstein Condensates.

                                                                                                                                      Basis of the products miniMOT and RuBeCi is sophisticated state of the art ulta-high vacuum technology. Integrated in the UHV chamber are "atom chips" that allow to manipulate the cold atoms. Whereas the miniMOT consists of a compact UHV system for BEC generation the table top RuBeCi system offers all possibilities to generate manipulate and characterize cold atoms and BECs, including physics package with lasers and optics for laser cooling, atom chip, electronics package and user software
                                                                                                                                        • Magneto Optical Trap MOT model miniMOT

                                                                                                                                        • ColdQuanta’s Magneto-Optical Trap is designed for educational institutions and research groups working on cold atoms. The lab, whether educational or part of a research group will be able to dive into the creation of cold atoms without having to have the expertise in vacuum technology currently required to set up such experiments. The miniMOT™ device comprises of the ultra-high vacuum cell, the rubidium source, excellent optical access and an ion pump in a compact cost-efficient package. Customers will be able to produce cold trapped atoms at temperatures as low as 50 microKelvin.

                                                                                                                                          In addition ColdQuanta offers a kit that contains the miniMOT™ and coils on a breadboard with a periscope/beamsplitting/polarization assembly; mirrors for ease of trap alignment, integrated coil driver and a small B&W CCD camera for MOT imaging. This compact kit enables the researcher, educator or student to produce a MOT with or without the optical expertise normally required to design, acquire, and setup their own system.

                                                                                                                                          While the configuration has been preset for optimal ease of use, it is simple to adjust for both minor and significant changes. As it stands, beam shaping and splitting has been radically simplified for the end-user. Aside from the miniMOT™ kit the customer will need two lasers (or single laser and modulator), and coupling optics to produce a MOT.
                                                                                                                                        • Photonically Integrated Cold Atom Source

                                                                                                                                        • ColdQuanta’s PICAS, Photonically Integrated Cold Atom Source, is a compact, alignment-free package that produces a high-flux beam of laser-cooled atoms, using user-supplied, fiber-coupled light. When combined with a ColdQuanta source cell, the PICAS is easily integrated into the end user’s vacuum system through a standard CF interface, and the opto-mechanics unit can be removed during bake-out. The PICAS employs our patent-pending, ultra-compact beam expansion system. This unit produces a rectangular beam of circularly polarized light with an approximately uniform intensity profile via a combination of cylindrical lenses and a distribution optic. The complete system comprises two of these expander units, along with two retro-reflection mirror units and a push beam. All of the PICAS optical systems are pre-aligned and securely glued in place prior to cold atom testing. This approach ensures that the system is robust, immune to vibration, requires no user-alignment, and can be used in any orientation with respect to gravity.
                                                                                                                                      • Analytics and Process Measurement

                                                                                                                                          • OCT tablet coating measurement

                                                                                                                                          • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) allows to measure film thickness of tablets in the µm range. Using the patented OSeeT system from Phyllon allows to measure film thickness in a pan coater in real time. Through a sapphire window the beam of a 830 nm laser is coupled into the coater. Using a high rep rate of 100 kHz single tablets moving through the beam are measured. In this way the average film thickness and the homogeneity of the coating process are measured in-line.

                                                                                                                                            Advantages are:
                                                                                                                                            • The coating process can be stopped at the optimum moment
                                                                                                                                            • Coating material and process time are minimized
                                                                                                                                            • GMP software according to 21CFR Part XI is available
                                                                                                                                          • ERT and ECT systems for process tomography

                                                                                                                                          • Process tomography can be used for online measurement and visualization of different processes in process columns, tanks and pipelines. For this purpose the process vessel or pipe is equipped in several measurement planes with electrodes. ERT and ECT are tomographic techniques that measure the resistance (ERT) and the capacity (ECT) between the electrodes. As a result the distribution of substances/phases of interest in the measurement plane is visualized via the different electrical conductivity/capacity. Typical applications are:
                                                                                                                                            • Mixing processes
                                                                                                                                            • Crystallisations, Filtrations, Separation Processes
                                                                                                                                            • Level detection on diffuse interfaces
                                                                                                                                            • Multiphase Flows, oil, water, gases
                                                                                                                                            • Pneumatic Conveying

                                                                                                                                            Pictures on the upper right side show a mixing process in a demonstration vessel comparing the ERT measurement with optical images.

                                                                                                                                            Industrial Tomography Systeme ITS offers its tomographical systems with different ERT and ECT sensors, linear and circular, adapted to the individual process application respectively
                                                                                                                                          • OCT tablet coating measurement

                                                                                                                                          • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) allows to measure film thickness of tablets in the µm range. Using the patented OSeeT system from Phyllon allows to measure film thickness in a pan coater in real time. Through a sapphire window the beam of a 830 nm laser is coupled into the coater. Using a high rep rate of 100 kHz single tablets moving through the beam are measured. In this way the average film thickness and the homogeneity of the coating process are measured in-line.

                                                                                                                                            Advantages are:
                                                                                                                                            • The coating process can be stopped at the optimum moment
                                                                                                                                            • Coating material and process time are minimized
                                                                                                                                            • GMP software according to 21CFR Part XI is available
                                                                                                                                          • Optical Patternator

                                                                                                                                          • In order to achieve a certain air/fuel mixing or special droplet sizes sophisticated spray nozzles are used in automotive and aironautics industry and in medicine. For characterization of these nozzles En'Urga offers a high frequency optical "Patternator" model SetScan. It works on the principle of optical extinction tomography with several laser diodes and cameras lined up in one plane.

                                                                                                                                            This technique allows to measure the distribution of the spray and in addition gives a quantitative measure of the spray volume. In this way spray operation with the nozzles can be optimized.

                                                                                                                                            The patternator is a valuable tool for quality control of nozzle production done with EDM or laser. Due to its compact shape it is already used for online measurement in the industry.

                                                                                                                                            It comes with a proven software package for data validation and visualization as well as ample documentation
                                                                                                                                        • Optical Particle Sizing System from 1nm - 400µm

                                                                                                                                        • With over 25 years experience in particle measurement, PSS (Particle Sizing Systems) has developed suitable measurement methods for various applications for laboratory use, as well as for process control. Depending on the measuring task, various optical methods are used to determine the particle size distribution. The use of a patented " autodiluters " allows a simple automated measurement.

                                                                                                                                          Two system classes are offered:
                                                                                                                                          • For the measurement of nanoparticles in the range of 0.1 nm - 5µm, the modular NICOMP 380 device, dynamic light scattering (DLS ) is used. The evaluation is performed at monomodal distributions corresponding to a Gaussian distribution and at polymodal or asymmetric distributions corresponding to a Nicomp distribution. The zeta potential is a measure of the electrostatic repulsion of the particles and important for the stability of colloids. It is determined by the electrophoretic mobility by light scattering (ELS) . The NICOMP 380/ZLS combines both measurement types in one compact device.
                                                                                                                                          • Industrial production processes are often dependent on the precise tracking of particle sizes including possible outliers outside the expected distribution. For these cases, the ACCUSIZER models provide reliable data by single particle measurement in the laser focus. The measuring range is from 150nm - 400μm, with an accuracy in the particle size measurement by 2%.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS AccuSizer 780 AD

                                                                                                                                            • The AccuSizer 780 AD provides exponential autodilution to your sample, automating sample preparation while still providing accurate concentration information. Inject your sample into the mixing vessel and let the AD system do the rest.

                                                                                                                                              Configurations:

                                                                                                                                              Autodilution option provides automatic continuous dilution of samples to their optimal concentration for analysis. Options include: mechanical stirring, metered drain, fast flush, organic solvent compatible fluidics and 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Software
                                                                                                                                            • PSS AccuSizer 780 SIS

                                                                                                                                            • The AccuSizer SIS uses a syringe to deliver an accurate volume of sample through the sensor for analysis. This system is designed for pharmaceutical applications including USP <788> and <787> testing for sub visible particles but provides higher sensitivity and resolution than other available technologies.

                                                                                                                                              Configurations:
                                                                                                                                              Syringe Injection Sampler provides accurate volumetric sampling for low volume
                                                                                                                                              applications. Options include: syringe sizes from 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25 mL, sample conservation software, sample loop reservoir, sample stirring, ultra-low volume configurations, and 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Software. Conforms to USP <788>, USP <789>, USP <787> test methods.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS AccuSizer 780 APS

                                                                                                                                            • The AccuSizer APS offers a two stage autodiluter providing the ability to increase measurement statistics for LPC (large particle counts) in the tail of a distribution. The system provides exceptional count accuracy and reproducibility for distributions where there are low levels of particles in the area of interest. Ideal for USP<729> PFAT 5 testing.

                                                                                                                                              Configurations:
                                                                                                                                              Automatic Particle Sampler provides a fully automated system that delivers accurate LPC (large particle count) information on tails of distributions several standard deviations away from the mean. Options include: single or two stage auto-dilution configurations, autosampler, organic compatible fluidics, 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant Software and a DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) module to extend the lower size limit to below 10 nanometers.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS AccuSizer Online

                                                                                                                                            • Oversized particles can signal that a dispersion is unstable or that it will clog filters. Using the Accusizer 780 AD or the 780 APS, the determination of oversized particle concentrations in the quality control lab can be performed.

                                                                                                                                              A failed product will have to be returned to the factory floor for further processing or junked. In either case, time and money are lost. A more efficient approach would involve in-process monitoring using the 780 OL system. The 780 OL comprises of a range of tools for a variety of in-process and online applications.

                                                                                                                                              These 780 OL systems represent a range of Autodilution fluidics which can be chosen for optimal measurement of your samples. 780 OL systems can be used to monitor processes from homogenization to grinding to semiconductor CMP polishing.

                                                                                                                                              The newest addition to the 780 Online family, the 780 POU Point-of-Use monitor, is a small inexpensive unit that can be used for applications that require little or no dilution. So in addition to having systems that can handle concentrated dispersions like emulsions or inks , the 780 POU adds the monitoring of contamination which will have a big impact on pharmaceutical PAT.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS AccuSizerFX / FX Nano

                                                                                                                                            • The large research effort in nanotechnology over recent years has brought to the forefront the lack of easy-to-use tools for characterizing nanoparticles. While there are several established techniques in the field of particle sizing that can be used to measure the particle size distributions of nano-dispersions, few of them can provide quantitative information in the range of 0.1 to 1 microns.

                                                                                                                                              As it turns out, there is a great need for this information. For example, this size range corresponds to where protein aggregates are expected to be, which is of interest to pharmaceutical companies that formulate protein-based drugs because of the safety and efficacy issues posed.Recently, SPOS technology has undergone a quantum leap in capability with respect to the lower size limit of single-particle detection and sizing.

                                                                                                                                              Based on a new and innovative approach that uses a focused laser beam to achieve a much smaller and more intensely-illuminated view volume, this new FX-Nano technology can count and size particles as small as 150 nanometers. Importantly, the FX-Nano sensor functions at much higher particle concentrations than those allowed by traditional SPOS sensors – above 1,000,000/mL.

                                                                                                                                              As a result, little or no dilution is required for most protein suspensions of interest. SPOS technology made it possible over the years to quantify oversized particles found in many types of dispersions, allowing manufacturers to improve products as diverse as IV emulsions and microprocessors.

                                                                                                                                              The new innovation presented by the FX-Nano means that tails of much smaller nanoparticles can be characterized which will lead to the introduction new and improved protein drugs and therapies.

                                                                                                                                              This is an ideal system to quantify the size and concentration of aggregated protein.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS AccuSizer A2000

                                                                                                                                            • The Accusizer A2000 is designed to be a flexible platform for counting particles in all types of liquids: aqueous and organic, viscous and non-viscous.
                                                                                                                                              The A2000 can count particles in large liquid volumes, with room for 1 liter beakers. In addition, the A2000 can perform precise dilutions too. This capability allows one to test dirty, contaminated fluids that normally have particle counts that exceed the sensor concentration limits.

                                                                                                                                              Built into a single cabinet, the A2000 is a compact particle counter that can be used to test hydraulic oils, water, and other liquids. Oils up to 100 cP can be analyzed by the A2000.

                                                                                                                                              The one pump Version of the A2000 directly draws sample through the sensor without any dilution. This is ideal for low concentration contamination applications. For higher concentration samples, like perhaps oil from gear boxes, a second pump version is available where the second pump introduces clean diluent to reduce the concentration below the coincidence limit. This offers the most flexible liquid particle counter configuration; direct measurement for low concentration samples, and automatic dilution when required for higher concentration samples.

                                                                                                                                              The LE-400 sensor in the A2000 is a combination light obscuration and scattering sensor with a wide dynamic range from 0.4 – 500 µm with sensitivity to the ppt level and up to 9000 particles/mL. The sensor can be calibrated with either latex spheres or AC test dust.

                                                                                                                                              The counter is a fast pulse height analyzer with up to 512 channels. This additional resolution may help identify the source of certain contaminants.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS Nicomp N3000

                                                                                                                                            • Dynamic Light Scattering is an ideal method for sizing proteins, colloids, emulsions, nanoparticles, CMPs, inkjet inks,and a variety of other dispersions used in nanotechnology and medicine.

                                                                                                                                              The Nicomp N3000 has been designed using a flexible approach so that the instrument can be customized for a wide variety of applications. This customizability even allows for the addition of Electrophoretic Light Scattering or ELS to measure zeta potential and Multi-angle Static Light Scattering for molecular weight determination. This makes the Nicomp N3000 a three-dimensional tool for the full analysis of proteins and other complex biomolecules.

                                                                                                                                              The Nicomp N3000 features the high-resolution, multimodal Laplace transform called the Nicomp algorithm for sizing. The Nicomp algorithm, over the years, has demonstrated a superior ability to detect and separate multimodal distributions as well as primary peaks from aggregate peaks.
                                                                                                                                            • PSS Nicomp ZLS Z3000

                                                                                                                                            • This combination creates a multi-tool platform for the full characterization of nano-dispersion and colloidal systems. The ZLS Z3000 features both frequency and phase analysis modes for measuring zeta potential. Combined with an electric field that can be varied from 1 to 250 Volts/cm, proteins which require gentle conditions to metal-oxide particles in organic solvents can be analyzed with one instrument. Small volume cells are available.

                                                                                                                                              The Nicomp ZLS Z3000 incorporates several ways to compensate for high ionic strengths. This makes the ZLS Z3000 the tool of choice for measuring zeta potential in biological systems.

                                                                                                                                              The spread of features available for sizing (multi-angle, APD detector, high-powered lasers, backscattering) and zeta potential (frequency and phase, ionic strength corrections, small volume and flow through cells) makes the Nicomp ZLS Z3000 the most versatile instruments available for nano-particle analysis.
                                                                                                                                            • Maintance and Validation of PSS Products

                                                                                                                                            • The Soliton Service-Team is certified partner of PSS (Particle Sizing Systems) for installation, repair, maintance und validation of AccuSizer and Nicomp products.

                                                                                                                                              Range of service offers:
                                                                                                                                              • Installation Qualification (IQ)
                                                                                                                                              • Operational Qualification (OQ)
                                                                                                                                              • Performance Qualification (PQ)
                                                                                                                                              • Maintenance Qualification (MQ)
                                                                                                                                            • Accessories and Spareparts for PSS

                                                                                                                                            • For the different products of PSS (Particle Sizing Systems), Soliton offers a number of different components and spare parts. Special Sensors with higher resolution or for special applications are available. Please do not hesitate to talk to our speciallists.