Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MIL-W-3600 is a 3600 nm CW laser. Used for spectroscopy, remote sensing, medical. CW Mid-Infrared Laser. Key specifications: operating mode CW, output / average power 250~1000 mW, power stability (rms, 4 hours±3℃) <5%, <3%. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
9 specification rows
| Wavelength | 3600 nm |
|---|---|
| Operating mode | CW |
| Output / average power | 250~1000 mW |
| Beam / notes | CW Mid-Infrared Laser |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours±3℃) | <5%, <3% |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <11 |
| Cooled method | Air Cooled |
| Operating temperature (℃) | 15-35 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | RAD1PS |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
Application context
Applications named on this model’s datasheet, expanded with the model’s optical specifications.
MIL-W-3600: 3600 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. The listed beam characteristic (<11) also controls focusing and collection geometry.
MIL-W-3600: 3600 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Remote sensing. The catalogued beam parameter (<11) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
MIL-W-3600: 3600 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Medical. The catalogued beam parameter (<11) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MIL-W-3600 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 · Operating temperature (℃): 15-35. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <11. 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 MIL-W-3600 with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MIL-W-3600 (current) | MDL-XN-3600 | MIL-V-3600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 3600 nm | 3600 nm | 3600 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 250~1000 mW | 1~200 mW | 1~400 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | CW | CW |
| Beam quality | <11 | Near TEM00 | <5 |
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