Optical instrumentation
AO-532B: 532 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Optical instrumentation. The catalogued beam parameter (TEM00) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
Pulse energy, repetition rate, pulse width
AO-532B532 nm green Q-switched pulsed laser
532 nmAO-532B is a 532 nm Pulsed laser. Key specifications: output / average power 1~3 W, operating mode Actively Q-switched, transverse mode TEM00. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
AO-532B
20 specification rows
| Output / average power | 1~3 W |
|---|---|
| Operating mode | Actively Q-switched |
| Transverse mode | TEM00 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <10 |
| Cooling method | Air cooled |
| Operating voltage (VDC) | 12V/25A |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 532±1 |
| Single pulse energy (µJ) | >600 @5kHz |
| Rep. rate | 1-5kHz |
| Pulse duration (ns) | ~10@5kHz |
| Peak power (kW) | ~60@5kHz |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1% |
| Beam Circularity (%) | >90 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <0.2 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture ( mm) | ~8 |
| M² | <1.2 |
| Polarization ratio | >100:1 Vertical |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 79 |
| Environment temperature (℃) | 10-35 |
Application context
Why this design is used
Typical uses for this laser type, with the selection logic tied to the model record.
Laboratory measurement
AO-532B: Laboratory measurement benefits from a stable, focusable source. 532 nm emission fixes the compatible coatings and detector response, while the listed beam characteristic (TEM00) informs waist size and propagation.
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect AO-532B to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Thermal management
- Cooling method: Air cooled
- Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
- Beam parameters at the output
- Transverse mode: TEM00 · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <0.2
- 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.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for AO-532B
What cooling does the AO-532B require?
Cooling method: Air cooled. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
What beam does the AO-532B deliver?
Transverse mode: TEM00 · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <0.2. 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
Nearby series comparison
Compare AO-532B with the closest available models in the Pulsed Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | AO-532B (current) | FS-H- 5 32A | FS-H- 5 32B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 532 nm | 532 nm | 532 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~3 W | 1-100 mW | 100-2000 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | Actively Q-switched | Pulsed | Pulsed |
| Beam quality | TEM00 | TEM00 | TEM00 |
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