Optical instrumentation
AO-DF-496: 496 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Optical instrumentation. The catalogued beam parameter (<5) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
Pulse energy, repetition rate, pulse width
AO-DF-496496 nm green Q-switched pulsed laser
496 nmAO-DF-496 is a 496 nm Pulsed laser. Q-switched Blue Laser; Water cooled. Key specifications: operating mode Q-switched, output / average power 1~400 mW, pulse energy 1~100 uJ. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
AO-DF-496
19 specification rows
| Operating mode | Q-switched |
|---|---|
| Output / average power | 1~400 mW |
| Pulse energy | 1~100 uJ |
| Beam / notes | Q-switched Blue Laser; Water cooled |
| Rep.rate (kHz) | 4 |
| Power stability (rms, over 4 hours) | <5%, <3% |
| Polarization ratio | >100:1 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <10 |
| Cooled method | Water Cooled |
| Power supply (90-264VAC) | PSU-AOM(3U) |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | 10000 |
| Warranty period | 1 year |
| Wavelength (nm) | 496±1 |
| Pulse duration (ns) | ~20@4kHz&400mW |
| Single pulse energy (µJ) | 1-100 |
| Peak power(W) | 50-500 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <5 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (mm) | ~5 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 61 |
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-DF-496: Laboratory measurement benefits from a stable, focusable source. 496 nm emission fixes the compatible coatings and detector response, while the listed beam characteristic (<5) informs waist size and propagation.
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect AO-DF-496 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Thermal management
- Cooled 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
- Polarization ratio: >100:1 · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <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.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for AO-DF-496
What cooling does the AO-DF-496 require?
Cooled 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-DF-496 deliver?
Polarization ratio: >100:1 · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <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
Nearby series comparison
Compare AO-DF-496 with the closest available models in the Pulsed Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | AO-DF-496 (current) | Nanosecond Pulsed | Picosecond Pulsed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 496 nm | 488 nm | 488 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~400 mW | 1-100 mW | 1-50 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | Q-switched | 10 ns ~10 ms | 1 00~1000 ps |
| Beam quality | <5 | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
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