ZFA-V-488 – Diode Laser at 488 nm
The ZFA-V-488 diode laser is a high-performance 488 nm CW laser source engineered for applications requiring long coherence length, exceptional wavelength stability, and precise beam quality. With a coherence length greater than 1 meter and near TEM₀₀ mode, this laser ensures excellent spatial coherence and reliable optical performance. This compact, reliable blue diode laser is widely used in flow cytometry, fluorescence excitation, Raman spectroscopy, interferometry, holography, DNA sequencing, LIDAR, and precision metrology, offering long operational lifetime and easy integration into laboratory or OEM environments.
Features
- Precise 488 ±0.5 nm blue wavelength
- Long coherence length >1 meter
- Near TEM₀₀ transverse mode beam quality
- Output power up to 70 mW
- Excellent stability (<1% RMS available)
- M² factor <1.5 for high spatial coherence
- Low beam divergence (~1.5 mrad)
- High polarization ratio (>50:1, optional >100:1)
Applications
- Flow cytometry
- Fluorescence excitation and analysis
- Raman spectroscopy
- Interferometry
- Holography
- DNA sequencing
- Laser radar (LIDAR)
- Precision metrology
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 488 ±0.5 nm |
| Operating Mode | Continuous Wave (CW) |
| Output Power Options | >1 mW, 5 mW, 10 mW … up to 70 mW |
| Power Stability (RMS, 4 hrs) | <3%, <2%, <1% |
| Transverse Mode | Near TEM₀₀ |
| Coherence Length | >1 m |
| M² Factor | <1.5 |
| Beam Diameter at Aperture (1/e²) | ~2.0 mm |
| Beam Divergence (Full Angle) | ~1.5 mrad |
| Polarization Ratio | >50:1 (>100:1 optional) |
| Polarization Direction | Horizontal ±5° (Vertical optional) |
| Warm-Up Time | <5 minutes |
| Beam Height from Base Plate | 30 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 20–30 °C |
| Power Supply | QDI-S-F (100–240 VAC) |
| Expected Lifetime | 10,000 hours |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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