515 nm SLM Laser
Item Code: 0515L-21C-NI-NT-NFDescription
514.5 nm nanosecond SLM laser is a substitute for Argon lasers in many applications, including sorting, illumination, and pump-probe spectroscopy. True SLM operation (each pulse is emitted in the same longitudinal mode) ensures high pulse-to-pulse stability, low jitter, and extremely stable harmonic generation, which ensures consistent experiment results. The 514.5 nm laser is offered in a very compact package, which is based on the famous MatchBox platform. Pulse-on-demand operation makes this laser suitable for various setups, where synchronization is a must.
Other potential applications of this laser are:
- pumping of Ti:Sapphire lasers,
- supercontinuum generation
- deep UV generation
- Raman shift excitation in H2 filled fibers
SLM operation ensures high pulse-to-pulse stability, low jitter, and extremely stable harmonic generation.
Dual-wavelength option 1029+514.5 nm is available on request.
Current configurations in production:
| Variant | Pulse duration, ns | Pulse energy, μJ | Peak power, kW | Repetition rate, kHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2,4 | 15 | 6 |
10 |
| 2 |
3,5 |
7 |
2 | 35 |
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Back to homepage| Parameter | Minimum Value | Typical Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central wavelength, nm | 514.9 | 515.0 | 515.1 |
| Longitudinal modes | - | Single | - |
| Spectral line width FWHM, pm 1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Output power, mW | - | As per request | 150 |
| Pulse duration, ns (FWHM) | 1.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Repetition rate, kHz (depending on pulse energy) | - | As per request | 35 |
| Pulse energy, µJ | 3 | As per request | 15 |
| Power stability, % (RMS, 8 hrs) 2 | - | 0.5 | 1 |
| Pulse-to-pulse stability, % | - | 4 | 6 |
| Transversal modes | - | TEM00 | - |
| Beam width (1/e2), mm 3 | - | 0.8 | - |
| Beam height (1/e2), mm | - | 0.9 | - |
| Horizontal beam divergence, mrad | - | 1 | - |
| Vertical beam divergence, mrad | - | 1 | - |
| M² effective 4 | - | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Polarization direction 5 | - | Horizontal | - |
| Polarization contrast | 500 | 800 | - |
| Control interface type 6 | - | UART | - |
| Operation mode 7 | - | APC (Free-run) or ACC (Single-Shot triggering) |
- |
| Input voltage, VDC | - | 5 | - |
| External power supply requirement | - | +5 V DC, 5A | - |
| Dimensions (LxWxH), mm 8 | - | 50 x 30 x 18 | - |
| Beam height from the base, mm | - | 10.4 | - |
| Heat-sinking requirement, °C/W | - | <0.5 | - |
| Optimum heatsink temperature, °C | 18 | 25 | 32 |
| Warm up time, mins (cold start) | - | 10 | - |
| Temperature stabilization | - | Internal TEC | - |
| Overheat protection | - | Yes | - |
| Storage temperature, °C (non-condensing) | - | - | - |
| Net weight, kg | - | 0.29 | - |
| Max. power consumption, W | - | 25 | - |
| Warranty, months (op. hrs) 9 | - | 14 (10000) | - |
| Residual IR wavelength contrast, dB | - | 10 | - |
| Laser safety class | - | 3B | - |
| RoHS | - | Yes | - |
| CE compliance | - | - General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC - (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC |
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| OEM lasers are not compliant with | - | IEC60825-1:2014 (compliant using additional accessories) | - |
| Country of origin | - | Lithuania | - |
1 Measured with a scanning Fabry-Perot interferometer having 7.5 Mhz resolution, with scanning frequency of about 10 Hz. Interferometer testing is not provided for each laser being manufactured, the standard test is OSA measurement with 20-30 pm resolution instead.
2 The long term power test is carried out at constant laser body temperature (+/-0.1 °C) using an optical power meter with an input bandwidth of 10 Hz. The actual measurement rate has a period of about 20 seconds to 1 minute.
3 Beam width and height are measured at 0.45 m from output aperture.
4 M2 parameter is typically worse for higher pulse energy laser configurations.
5 For lasers without integrated optical isolators.
6 Break-out-boxes AM-C8 and AM-C3 can be used for conversion of UART communication to either USB or RS232.
7 Operation mode must be specified upon ordering. Different operation modes require different electronics to be installed. Free-run mode is not triggerable and repetition rate can be changed by changing average optical power. Single-shot triggering in ACC mode is typically run at frequencies up to 100 Hz.
8 Excluding control interface pins and an output window/fiber assembly.
9 Whichever occurs first. The laser has an integrated operational hours counter.
Typical spectrum
Typical spectrum of 0515 nm passive Q-Switch DPSS laser. Measured with 20 pm resolution.
Drawing
The key dimensions of a free-space MatchBox.
Typical Near Field
Typical near field (0.45 m from output aperture) beam profile of 515 nm SLM Laser.
Typical Far Field
Typical far field (1 m from output aperture) beam profile of 515 nm SLM Laser.
Photoacoustic imaging
Photoacoustic imaging is a process where powerful laser pulses interact with material by exciting acoustic waves. Similarly, as in ultrasound imaging, the propagating acoustic waves are analyzed by piezo-based detectors (pick-ups), and the complete 3D image is formed by raster scanning or other techniques, such as laser-based holography or interferometry.
Standalone High-Performance Accessory Bundle
USB Break-out-Box for Single-Wavelength MatchBoxⓇ
RS232 Break-out-Box for Single-Wavelength MatchBox®
60W USB type C power supply
Stand-alone Air Cooled Heatsink With TEC
MatchBox Laser Shutter for 16 mm Cage System
XZ Axis Adjustable Shutter With Internal SM05 Thread
Safety key box
Laser Safety Goggles for 180-532 nm
