Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MDL-XS-488488 nm blue CW laser
488 nmThe MDL-XS-488 is a 488 nm continuous-wave direct diode laser. Electrical current creates optical gain in a semiconductor junction, and the diode generates the laser light directly. Optical feedback selects the oscillating modes, while drive current and junction temperature affect output power and wavelength. Continuous-wave operation provides a sustained beam for experiments that need steady illumination.
Specifications
MDL-XS-488
19 specification rows
| Output / average power | Integrated electronics |
|---|---|
| Beam / notes | Series: MDL-XS-488 |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1%, <0.5% |
| Transverse mode | Near TEM00 |
| Noise of amplitude (rms, 20Hz-20MHz) | <1%, <0.5% |
| M2 | <1.2 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <1.0 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| monitoring, | inspection |
| Operating temperature (℃) | 10-35 |
| Operating voltage (VDC) | 12V/4A |
| Modulation option | AMOD (Analog) DC-100kHz |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Central wavelength (nm) | 488±5 |
| M² | <1.2 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (1/e2,mm) | ~1.2 |
| Polarization ratio | >50:1, (>100:1 optional) Horizontal±5 degree (Vertical optional) |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 19 |
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| Selection parameter | MDL-XS-488 (current) | Long Coherent Length | Low Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 488 nm | 488 nm | 488 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | Integrated electronics | 1-70 mW | 1-150 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | — | — |
| Beam quality | <1.2 | — | TEM 00 |
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