Power stability, linewidth, beam quality

MBL-XS-457457 nm blue CW laser

457 nm

The MBL-XS-457 is a precision 457 nm CW laser delivering 1-80 mW output power. View technical specifications and request the full datasheet from Precisometer.

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Specifications

MBL-XS-457

3 specification rows

Wavelength	457 nm
Output / average power	1-80 mW
Beam / notes	Series: Diode laser; Features: Integrated electronics
Features	Integrated electronics

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Selection parameter	MBL-XS-457 (current)	MSL-R-457	Low Noise
Wavelength	457 nm	457 nm	457 nm
Optical power / pulse energy	1-80 mW	Water cooled	350-1000 mW

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