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Newton, NJ 07860
Latest Heralded Single-Photon Source Achieves Both Good Performance and Reliability
Utilizes user-adjustable and fully integrated 405 nm pump source on the front end. Produces greater than 450 kHz photon pairs at 810 nm. Manages to balance the subtle details and tradeoffs.
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Latest SS-OCT Imaging Systems Integrate MEMSVCSEL Swept-Wavelength Technology
Available in 60 kHz (ATR206C1) and 200 kHz (ATR220C1) variants, including a version with an ultra-long imaging depth of 20 mm. Hardware controls can be adjusted using the included ThorImage®OCT software, such as polarization controllers, sensor gain, reference arm length, and intensity. Offer high axial resolution of 11 microns and sensitivity up to 102 dB at a center wavelength of 1060 nm.
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New Spectral Domain OCT System is Ideal for Multimodal Imaging
Features compact and rigid scanner head for the Polarization-Sensitive Telesto Systems. Offers configurable triggering options and analog input, which together makes it deal tools for multimodal imaging. Comes with preinstalled ThorImage®OCT 5.4 image acquisition software and user-programmable Thorlabs OCT software development kit (SDK).
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New 6-Color Light Engine for Fluorescence Excitation Applications
Combines the light from 6 customer-chosen high-power LEDs into a single ∅3 mm liquid light guide. Users can select from 11 different wavelength options with outputs ranging from 365 nm to 780 nm. Pulses generated internally can be used to trigger external devices such as cameras.
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New ULN15PT Semiconductor Laser with PM Fiber and Temperature Tuning
Offers unrivaled combination of high output power (> 100 mW), narrow linewidth (< 100 Hz) and ultra-low relative intensity noise (RIN < -165 dB/Hz). Available in extended 14-pin butterfly housing featuring two thermoelectric cooler elements. Can optimize wavelength tuning by temperature or current depending on the application.
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New MEMS-VCSEL Swept-wavelength Laser Sources Available with Sweep Rates Ranging from 60 kHz to 400 kHz
SL10 and SL13 series centered at 1060 nm and 1300 nm respectively. Features record-breaking coherence length of over 100 mm. Includes an active power control that maintains constant output power over the lifetime of the laser.
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New USB-powered Pointer Lasers Available with Peak Output at 520 nm or 635 nm
Green and red laser modules both offer 0.9 mW of output power in Ø3 mm beam. Can be powered by any USB power source present in the lab. Housing is completely electrically isolated which simplifies system integration and avoids the electrical issues often exhibited by conventional laser pointers.
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Thorlabs Offers VEGA OCT Imaging Systems with User-Programmable Software Development Kit
The VEGA™ OCT Imaging Systems include VEG210 (100 kHz) and VEG220 (200 kHz) models that are based on MEMS-VCSEL swept-wavelength laser source technology. The imaging systems are offered with swept source, scanning electronics and an interferometer with a balanced detector. The OCT systems are embedded with ThorImage® OCT 5.1 image acquisition software and user‐programmable Thorlabs OCT SDK....
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Thorlabs Announces Updated Telesto OCT Line for Polarization-Sensitive Detection
The Telesto OCT line upgrades include imaging systems that are available in long-range and general-purpose. The upgrades feature low roll-off, high sensitivity, and A-scan rate presets. The product has applications for 2D and 3D imaging.
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New MEMS-VCSEL Laser Sources Feature a Coherence Length of Over 100 mm
Thorlabs’ MEMS‐VCSEL SL131090 and SL132120 swept‐wavelength Laser Sources use MEMS tunable vertical cavity surface emitting laser technology. The units feature an active power control and maintains constant output power. The units offer sweep rates of either 100 kHz or 200 kHz. They are equipped with an integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometer that delivers an output digital k‐clock signal....
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Latest Heralded Single-Photon Source Achieves Both Good Performance and Reliability
Utilizes user-adjustable and fully integrated 405 nm pump source on the front end. Produces greater than 450 kHz photon pairs at 810 nm. Manages to balance the subtle details and tradeoffs.
Read More »
Latest SS-OCT Imaging Systems Integrate MEMSVCSEL Swept-Wavelength Technology
Available in 60 kHz (ATR206C1) and 200 kHz (ATR220C1) variants, including a version with an ultra-long imaging depth of 20 mm. Hardware controls can be adjusted using the included ThorImage®OCT software, such as polarization controllers, sensor gain, reference arm length, and intensity. Offer high axial resolution of 11 microns and sensitivity up to 102 dB at a center wavelength of 1060 nm.
Read More »
New Spectral Domain OCT System is Ideal for Multimodal Imaging
Features compact and rigid scanner head for the Polarization-Sensitive Telesto Systems. Offers configurable triggering options and analog input, which together makes it deal tools for multimodal imaging. Comes with preinstalled ThorImage®OCT 5.4 image acquisition software and user-programmable Thorlabs OCT software development kit (SDK).
Read More »
New 6-Color Light Engine for Fluorescence Excitation Applications
Combines the light from 6 customer-chosen high-power LEDs into a single ∅3 mm liquid light guide. Users can select from 11 different wavelength options with outputs ranging from 365 nm to 780 nm. Pulses generated internally can be used to trigger external devices such as cameras.
Read More »
New ULN15PT Semiconductor Laser with PM Fiber and Temperature Tuning
Offers unrivaled combination of high output power (> 100 mW), narrow linewidth (< 100 Hz) and ultra-low relative intensity noise (RIN < -165 dB/Hz). Available in extended 14-pin butterfly housing featuring two thermoelectric cooler elements. Can optimize wavelength tuning by temperature or current depending on the application.
Read More »Thorlabs Adds Crystalline Coating Capability
Newton, NJ and Santa Barbara, CA – December 12, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Crystalline Mirror Solutions (CMS). CMS has pioneered the development of substrate-transferred single-crystal optical coatings. Mirrors fabricated with this proprietary direct-bonding process are capable of > 99.999% reflectivity and...
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New MEMS-VCSEL Swept-wavelength Laser Sources Available with Sweep Rates Ranging from 60 kHz to 400 kHz
SL10 and SL13 series centered at 1060 nm and 1300 nm respectively. Features record-breaking coherence length of over 100 mm. Includes an active power control that maintains constant output power over the lifetime of the laser.
Read More »
New USB-powered Pointer Lasers Available with Peak Output at 520 nm or 635 nm
Green and red laser modules both offer 0.9 mW of output power in Ø3 mm beam. Can be powered by any USB power source present in the lab. Housing is completely electrically isolated which simplifies system integration and avoids the electrical issues often exhibited by conventional laser pointers.
Read More »Thorlabs Acquires Fiber Laser Assets from KMLabs
Newton, NJ and Boulder, CO – October 28, 2019 – Thorlabs and KMLabs announced today that Thorlabs has acquired the KMLabs’ Y-Fi™ portfolio, a family of high average power, high repetition rate NIR/MIR ultrafast fiber lasers, OPAs, and NOPAs. Based on a patented fiber amplification technique, KMLabs’ ytterbium fiber lasers provide industry-leading short pulse durations at the microjoule...
Read More »Thorlabs Acquires Video Measurement Company, OPTEK
Newton, NJ and Blairstown, NJ – October 14, 2019 – Thorlabs announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Blairstown-based Operations Technology Inc. (OPTEK). Founded in 1978 by Richard Amon, OPTEK is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of large-format, granite-based video (VideoMic®) and x-ray (InnerVision®) dimensional measurement systems. These systems are used by...
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