Spectroscopy
MIL-PS-3640: 3640 nm emission sets the excitation and detector-band choice for Spectroscopy; linewidth and wavelength stability determine how cleanly weak spectral features can be separated from the laser line.
Pulse energy, repetition rate, pulse width
MIL-PS-3640 is a 3640 nm Pulsed laser. Used for spectroscopy, remote sensing, medical. Picosecond Pulsed Mid-Infrared Laser. Key specifications: output / average power 1~1000 mW, operating mode Pulsed, ave power stability (rms, 4 hours±3℃) <3%, <2%, <1%. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
12 specification rows
| Wavelength | 3640 nm |
|---|---|
| Output / average power | 1~1000 mW |
| Beam / notes | Picosecond Pulsed Mid-Infrared Laser |
| Operating mode | Pulsed |
| Ave power stability (rms, 4 hours±3℃) | <3%, <2%, <1% |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <10 |
| Cooled method | Waterr cooled |
| Operating temperature (℃) | 15-30 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | RAD1PS |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Pulse duration (ps) | <700@15MHz |
| Rep.rate | 15MHz |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 120 |
Application context
Applications named on this model’s datasheet, expanded with the model’s optical specifications.
MIL-PS-3640: 3640 nm emission sets the excitation and detector-band choice for Spectroscopy; linewidth and wavelength stability determine how cleanly weak spectral features can be separated from the laser line.
MIL-PS-3640: 3640 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Remote sensing. Beam quality, divergence and pointing stability should be checked against the experiment geometry.
MIL-PS-3640: 3640 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Medical. Beam quality, divergence and pointing stability should be checked against the experiment geometry.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MIL-PS-3640 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Cooled method: Waterr cooled · Operating temperature (℃): 15-30. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
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-PS-3640 with the closest available models in the Pulsed Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MIL-PS-3640 (current) | EO-XS-2600-4410 | EO-XS-2600-4410 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 3640 nm | 3600 nm | 3700 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~1000 mW | 1~1000 mW | 1~1000 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | Pulsed | Q-switched | Q-switched |
| Beam quality | Confirm for this model | <5 | <5 |
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