Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MBL-U-433-SF is a 433 nm CW laser. Used for flow cytometry, dna sequencing, medical imaging, spectrum analysis. Laser. Key specifications: output / average power 1~300 mW, operating mode CW, transverse mode TEM00. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
15 specification rows
| Wavelength | 433 nm |
|---|---|
| Output / average power | 1~300 mW |
| Beam / notes | Laser |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Transverse mode | TEM00 |
| M2 | ~3.0 |
| Polarization ratio | >100:1 |
| Cooled method | Air Cooled/ Water Cooled |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <10 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-SF |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours±3℃) | <3%, <2%, (<1% optional@Water Cooled) |
| M² | ~3.0 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (1/e2, mm) | ~3.0 |
| Beam divergence (mrad) | <3.0 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 45@Air Cooled/ 61.5@Water Cooled |
Application context
Typical uses for this laser type, with the selection logic tied to the model record.
MBL-U-433-SF: 433 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Flow cytometry. The stated stability or noise figure (<3%, <2%, (<1% optional@Water Cooled)) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MBL-U-433-SF: 433 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in DNA sequencing. The stated stability or noise figure (<3%, <2%, (<1% optional@Water Cooled)) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MBL-U-433-SF: 433 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Medical imaging. The stated stability or noise figure (<3%, <2%, (<1% optional@Water Cooled)) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MBL-U-433-SF: 433 nm emission sets the excitation and detector-band choice for Spectrum analysis; linewidth and wavelength stability determine how cleanly weak spectral features can be separated from the laser line. The listed beam characteristic (TEM00) also controls focusing and collection geometry.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MBL-U-433-SF to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Cooled method: Air Cooled/ Water Cooled. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
Transverse mode: TEM00 · M2: ~3.0. 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.
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
Compare MBL-U-433-SF with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MBL-U-433-SF (current) | MLL-III-435 | MLL-H-435 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 433 nm | 435 nm | 435 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~300 mW | 1~500 mW | 500~4000 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | CW | CW |
| Beam quality | TEM00 | <2.1×1.6 | Multimode |
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