Optical instrumentation
AO-532W: 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-532W532 nm green Q-switched high-power pulsed laser
532 nmAO-532W is a 532 nm Pulsed laser. Key specifications: output / average power 8 W/ 10 W/ 20 W/ 40 W, operating mode Actively Q-switched, power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°c) <2%, <1%. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
AO-532W
20 specification rows
| Output / average power | 8 W/ 10 W/ 20 W/ 40 W |
|---|---|
| Operating mode | Actively Q-switched |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1% |
| Transverse mode | TEM00 |
| Polarization ratio | >100:1 Vertical |
| Cooling method | Water cooled |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 532±1 |
| Single pulse energy (µJ) | >260 @30kHz |
| Rep. rate | 20-200kHz |
| Pulse duration (ns) | ~12 @30kHz |
| Peak power (kW) | ~20 @30kHz |
| Beam Circularity (%) | >90 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <3.5 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture | ~8 |
| M² | <1.2 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 60 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <10 |
| Environment temperature (℃) | 10-35 |
| Operating voltage (VDC) | 12V/25A (AO-532W-I) |
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-532W: 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-532W to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Thermal management
- Cooling method: Water 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 · Polarization ratio: >100:1 Vertical
- 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-532W
What cooling does the AO-532W require?
Cooling method: Water 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-532W deliver?
Transverse mode: TEM00 · Polarization ratio: >100:1 Vertical. 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.
Need this configured?
Share wavelength, operating mode, output power or pulse energy, linewidth or pulse width, delivery, control, and safety requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and lead time.
Model selection
Nearby series comparison
Compare AO-532W with the closest available models in the Pulsed Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | AO-532W (current) | FS-H- 5 32A | FS-H- 5 32B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 532 nm | 532 nm | 532 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 8 W/ 10 W/ 20 W/ 40 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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