Product News - High Power Blue Laser Diode Module Announced

Chromalase Diode Laser Modules

December 2010: Pro-Lite has added a higher power 50mW version of its 488nm ChromaLase™ II diode laser module from Blue Sky Research. The new ChromaLase II 488 produces over twice the power of its predecessor and employs a blue laser diode conveniently packaged in a rugged module with integrated electronics for laser drive, power level control, diode protection and with direct modulation capability.

The ChromaLase™ II 488 laser incorporates a blue semiconductor laser diode that has been equipped with a proprietary Blue Sky micro lens (μLens). The μLens shapes and corrects the inherent defects in the light from a normal semiconductor laser. The integrated beam correction results in a near-perfect Gaussian and circular beam shape and also helps correct the wavefront distortions inherent in laser diodes. This makes the ChromaLase a perfect choice for high performance applications, and avoids the extra cost and complexity of external beam conditioning optics that are employed with normal diode lasers.

ChromaLase II™ diode laser modules are available with a wide variety of wavelength & power options, including 375, 405, 440, 473, 488, 532, 635, 658 & 785 nm outputs. Systems ordered with a microlens have a near-Gaussian, circular beam shape and corrected wave front distortions. Each module is a complete, stand-alone laser – everything that you need to operate the laser from a simple 12 Volt DC supply is integrated within the laser module. The laser is temperature stabilised with a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) and the integrated controller includes laser driver, output power stabilisation, power level control, reverse and over voltage protection, fast transient and ESD suppression.

In addition to the ChromaLase™ II modules, fibre coupled, free-space & and OEM diode laser modules with customisable launch & relay optics are also available. ChromaLase™ II diode laser modules are ideal for a multitude of applications analytical science, biotechnology and life sciences including flow cytometry, and confocal microscopy.

About Pro-Lite: Pro-Lite is a specialist distributor providing value-added service to the laser and optical radiation measurement communities in the UK and Ireland. Pro-Lite supplies lasers, laser safety eyewear, laser power and energy meters, precision opto-mechanics, as well as a complete spectrum of equipment for measuring optical radiation and the optical properties of materials.

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