Vortex Plus Tunable External Cavity Diode Lasers

The New Focus™ tunable external cavity diode lasers deliver true continuous mode-hop-free tuning. It is our highest performance precision finely tunable external cavity diode laser. The Littman-Metcalf cavity configuration provides exceptional stability, piezo mode-hop-free tuning range and narrow linewidth. Thermal and finite element analyses led us to the Star-Flex design that provides stiff, reproducible rotational motion without any translation. The Vortex Plus includes an SMA port for direct to diode high speed current modulation. When ordering, please specify the exact center wavelength (to 10 pm) in vacuum. Part number includes complete laser system and the new TLB-6800-LN laser controller. Heads and controllers can also be sold separately.

Magnetic damping and Star-Flex™ actuation for highest stability
Fiber coupled option
True mode-hop-free tuning
Narrow linewidth

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Applications

Quantum Physics
- Laser cooling
- Atomic clocks
Spectroscopy
Metrology
Interferometry

Specifications

Features

Vortex-plus Controller

The Model TLB-6800-LN laser controller is designed to operate with either the TLB-6800 Vortex Plus Tunable Lasers or TLB-7100 Vantage® Tunable Lasers. The controller allows you to easily fine tune and adjust the output power or bias current with the press of a button or via the USB/RS-232 interface with the click of a mouse. The TLB-6800-LN controller has an easy to access front panel controls with an included output to synchronize with other devices and features a built in function generator to control piezo sweeping.

Compatible Power Sensors

To verify and analyze the output power of your Vortex Plus laser, we recommend the Ophir PD300 (7Z02410) or PD300-IR (7Z02412) thermal power sensor and Centauri laser power meter. Additional information on this laser measurement equipment can be found on the ophiropt.com website. Other Ophir sensors and meters may also be suitable for the Vortex Plus, depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.