Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MDL-III-488L is a 488 nm CW laser. Used for medical imaging, flow cytometry, dna sequencing. Key specifications: operating mode CW, power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°c) <2%, <1%, <0.5%, m2 <2 / <1.5. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
16 specification rows
| Beam / notes | Series: MDL-III-488L |
|---|---|
| Operating mode | CW |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1%, <0.5% |
| M2 | <2 / <1.5 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | ~1.0 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Cooled method | Conduction |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 10-35 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-III-FDA/PSU-III-LED/PSU-A-D/PSU-III-OEM |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Central wavelength (nm) | 488±5 |
| Output power (mW) | 1-300 |
| Transverse mode | Near TEM00 |
| Polarization ratio | >50:1, (>100:1 optional) Horizontal±5 degree (Vertical optional) |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 24.8 |
| Modulation option | DC-1kHz, 1kHz-10kHz, 10kHz-30kHz, 30kHz-100kHz optional; TTL and Analog optional |
Application context
Applications named on this model’s datasheet, expanded with the model’s optical specifications.
MDL-III-488L: 488 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Medical imaging. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%, <1%, <0.5%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MDL-III-488L: 488 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Flow cytometry. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%, <1%, <0.5%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MDL-III-488L: 488 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in DNA sequencing. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%, <1%, <0.5%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MDL-III-488L to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Cooled method: Conduction · Operating temperature (°C): 10-35. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
M2: <2 / <1.5 · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): ~1.0. 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.
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Model selection
Compare MDL-III-488L with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MDL-III-488L (current) | Long Coherent Length | Low Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 488 nm | 488 nm | 488 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1-300 | 1-70 mW | 1-150 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Beam quality | ~1.0 | Confirm for this model | TEM 00 |
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