SLM, narrow linewidth, coherence
946 is a 946 nm Single-Frequency laser. Used for optical microscope, photon imaging, physics experiment. M²: <1.5. Key specifications: output / average power 1~200 mW, spectral linewidth <1 MHz, optical noise <2%. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
4 specification rows
| Wavelength | 946 nm |
|---|---|
| Output / average power | 1~200 mW |
| Spectral linewidth | <1 MHz |
| Optical noise | <2% |
| M² | <1.5 |
Series-level technical context
This model has no standalone PDF and only a small number of model-specific rows. The values below are traceable context from 113 nearby configurations on the same source-product record; they define the parameters to qualify, but are not substituted for an order-specific datasheet.
Nearby series records state M²: <1.5, M²: <1.2, Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <1.0, and Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <1.2. These are series context, not guaranteed values for 946; confirm them on the order-specific datasheet.
Application context
Applications named on a datasheet for this product line, interpreted against this model’s listed wavelength and beam data.
946: 946 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Optical microscope. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
946: 946 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Photon imaging. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
946: Physics experiment benefits from a stable, focusable source. 946 nm emission fixes the compatible coatings and detector response, while the listed beam characteristic (<1.5) informs waist size and propagation.
System integration
Use these checks to connect 946 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
M²: <1.5. Size the downstream optics from the stated beam diameter and divergence rather than from the aperture of the housing, and confirm the polarisation state before specifying isolators or polarising optics.
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Model selection
Compare 946 with the closest available models in the Single-Frequency Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | 946 (current) | MSL-U-946-SU | MDL-E-940 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 946 nm | 946 nm | 940 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~200 mW | 1~200 mW | 1~30 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | Confirm for this model | CW | CW |
| Beam quality | <1.5 | <1.5 | Multimode |
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