Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MSL-FN-473 is a 473 nm CW laser. Used for dna sequencing, flow cytometry, cell sorting, optical instruments. Key specifications: output / average power 100~300 mW, spectral linewidth <1 MHz, power stability <1%. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
26 specification rows
| Output / average power | 100~300 mW |
|---|---|
| Spectral linewidth | <1 MHz |
| Power stability | <1% |
| Optical noise | <0.5% |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Transverse mode | TEM00 |
| Longitudinal mode | Single |
| M2 | <1.2 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (1/e2, mm) | <2.0 |
| Polarization ratio | >100:1, Vertical (Horizontal optional) |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Pointing stability over temperature (urad /°C) | <8 |
| Frequency shift (MHz) (over ±2°C and 8hrs) (optional) | <±200 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 10-35 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-H-FDA |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 473±1 |
| Output power (mW) | 100-300 |
| Coherent length (m) | >50 |
| Noise of amplitude (rms, 20Hz-20MHz) | <1%, <0.5% |
| M² | <1.2 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <1.2 |
| Pointing stability (urad) (over 2 hours after warm-up and ±3°C) | <50 |
| Frequency shift with temp (MHz/°C) (optional) | <200 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 27.4 |
| Laser head consumption (W) | 15 (typical), <25 (40°C) |
Application context
Applications named on this model’s datasheet, expanded with the model’s optical specifications.
MSL-FN-473: 473 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in DNA sequencing. The stated stability or noise figure (<1%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MSL-FN-473: 473 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Flow cytometry. The stated stability or noise figure (<1%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MSL-FN-473: 473 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Cell sorting. The catalogued beam parameter (TEM00) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
MSL-FN-473: 473 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Optical instruments. The catalogued beam parameter (TEM00) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MSL-FN-473 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 · M2: <1.2. 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 MSL-FN-473 with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MSL-FN-473 (current) | MSL-S-473-D | MSL-U-473 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 473 nm | 473 nm | 473 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 100~300 mW | 1~30 mW | 1~100 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | CW | CW |
| Beam quality | TEM00 | TEM00 | TEM00 |
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