SLM, narrow linewidth, coherence
MIL-F-1073 is a 1073 nm Single-Frequency laser. Used for dna sequencing, flow cytometry, medical imaging, spectrum analysis. Narrow Linewidth Infrared Laser. Key specifications: output / average power 1~1500 mW, operating mode CW, transverse mode TEM00. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
15 specification rows
| Output / average power | 1~1500 mW |
|---|---|
| Beam / notes | Narrow Linewidth Infrared Laser |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Transverse mode | TEM00 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (1/e2, mm) | ~1.5 |
| Beam divergence (mrad) | <2.0 |
| Polarization ratio | >100:1, Horizontal (Vertical optional) |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 10-35 |
| Modulation optional | DC-1kHz, 1kHz-10kHz, 10kHz-30kHz optional; TTL and Analog optional |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-H-FDA/PSU-H-LED/PSU-SR |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 1073±1 |
| Pointing stability (μrad) (over 2 hours after warm-up and ±3°C) | <50 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 45 |
Application context
Typical uses for this laser type, with the selection logic tied to the model record.
MIL-F-1073: 1073 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in DNA sequencing. The stated stability or noise figure (<50) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MIL-F-1073: 1073 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Flow cytometry. The stated stability or noise figure (<50) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MIL-F-1073: 1073 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Medical imaging. The stated stability or noise figure (<50) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MIL-F-1073: 1073 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 MIL-F-1073 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
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.
Transverse mode: TEM00 · Beam diameter at the aperture (1/e2, mm): ~1.5. 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.
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 MIL-F-1073 with the closest available models in the Single-Frequency Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MIL-F-1073 (current) | TUN-1054~1074 | 1064 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 1073 nm | 1073 nm | 1064 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~1500 mW | 1~40 mW | 1~120 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | CW | Pulsed |
| Beam quality | TEM00 | Near TEM00 | <1.5 |
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