Power stability, linewidth, beam quality

PGL-F-488488 nm blue CW laser

488 nm

The PGL-F-488 is a 488 nm continuous-wave laser source. Continuous-wave operation provides a sustained beam for experiments that need steady illumination. PC control allows the operating state to be set from software, so illumination can be coordinated with the experiment.

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Specifications

PGL-F-488

2 specification rows

Wavelength	488 nm
Output / average power	Controlled by PC, lens optional
Beam / notes	Series: PGL-F-488

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Model selection

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Selection parameter	PGL-F-488 (current)	Long Coherent Length	Low Noise
Wavelength	488 nm	488 nm	488 nm
Optical power / pulse energy	Controlled by PC, lens optional	1-70 mW	1-150 mW

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