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MIR Multi-Channel Widely Tunable External Cavity QCL-Glider

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MIR Multi-Channel Widely Tunable External Cavity QCL-Glider
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SIMTRUM introduces the MIR Multi-Channel Widely Tunable External Cavity QCL-Glider (3-13μm）. Based on a external cavity design, the Glider is a monolithic all-in-one light source that requires no assembly or external drivers. The optical output is a single-beam of light whose wavelength can be selected within a range of up to ~2200 cm –1.

The Glider consists of single or multiple quantum cascade laser (QCL) gain chip, a grating-tuned extended optical cavity in Littrow configuration, driver electronics and control software. The system is delivered fully assembled in a closed housing and requires no alignment. The Glider is available in either a single module configuration or in a multi-module configuration. The multi-module configuration can accommodate up to 4 different modules for larger coverage. The system comes with a controller providing a Web based graphical user interface allowing access to all the functionalities of the system.

 

Features

  • Large scanning range

  • Pulsed operation (CW in some cases)

  • Modular

  • Graphical interface

  • Optional Fibered output

  • Full beam steering control capabilities

  • Standardized opto-mechanical interfaces

  • Integrated acquisition system

  • Gaseous purge available

 

Applications

  • Material science

  • Spectrometry

  • System development

 

 

 

 

 
 

Available Wavelength Ranges

The graph below showcases the range covered by different chips that can be used in the Glider system in dotted lines and the direct emission range in full lines. The bottom row shows a series of chips that can be used to cover the entire range, and over these other chips may be used to reach a particular range better. Find the system parameters in the Specifications section below. For specific chip information, please switch to the BG chip/FP chip tab for reference. If you require our technical team's guidance on product selection or customization, please provide the specific technical information in the Order Now tab.

*Available Wavelength Ranges 

Specifications

 

Parameter Name [Unit] Min. Value Typical Value Max. Value Note
Spectral Linewidth [cm-1]   1 2  
Gapless tuning range per module [cm-1] 50 200 300 These values may not be achieved by all gain media, the actual values for tuning range, peak power and average power are dependent on the selected gain medium.
Grating period [gr/mm] 100   450 The optimal grating for the selected chip(s) will be included in the product. Informative.
300cm-1 step time [ms] - 70 - Time required to move the wavelength by xx cm-1 and attain stability criteria of +/-0.5 cm-1. Optical output will not stop during this time.
10cm-1 step time [ms] - 40 -
1cm-1 step time [ms] - 30 -
Sweep rate [cm-1/s] 3400 - 4500 The values for a specific configuration will depend on wavelength and grating selected.
Spectral absolute accuracy [cm-1] 0.2 0.25 0.8 Absolute accuracy of the system between initializations.
Spectral Repeatability [cm-1] 0.015 0.03 0.06 Bidirectional repeatability after initialization.
Max. Peak Power [mW] 40 100 400 Tuning range, peak power and average power are dependent on the selected gain chip, the values given here are typical for most chips.
Average Power [mW] 1 5 20 Tuning range, peak power and average power are dependent on the selected gain chip, the values given here are typical for most chips.
Power Stability [%] - - 5  
Pulse Width [ns] 200 300 CW Not all chips are capable of CW operation. 300ns is the typical
Max. Pulse Repetition Frequency [MHz] 0.066 0.166 1 Laser chip dependent
Duty Cycle [%] 0.1 5 100 Not all chips are capable of CW operation. 5% is the typical duty cycle.
Beam Quality (M2) 1 2    
Beam Diameter at Device Output [mm] 3 4-5 8  
Beam Divergence [mrad] - - 6  
Pointing Stability [mrad] - - 6  
Laser Operation Temperature [℃] 0 18 30 Defined by manufacturer, typically 18°C. Other set points on request. Temperatures below atmospheric dew point require a purging of the product.
Cooling Passive Water - Performances are guaranteed with water cooling. In some particular cases, passive cooling can be enough.
Laser Class - - 3B Exact classification provided individually for each device
Dimensions [mm] - 528*360*165 - Full system, excluding feet
Weight [Kg] - - 23 4 chips version
Delivery time [weeks] - - 20  

 

* Glider is driven by an integrated pulsed driver. The graphical user interface allows for automatic wavelength tuning. The kit is delivered pre-aligned and ready to use. Additional modules with different wavelength coverage and/or output power can be purchased from SIMTRUM; installation may require sending the unit back to SIMTRUM.


The following table lists the specific performance of the Broad Gain lasers shown in pulsed mode (except BG-3.2-3.6 which operates CW). Only the tuning range and minimum power over the tuning range are part of the specification; the typical tuning curve is shown as an example and each laser will have a different tuning curve. The average power will vary over the tuning range and will will exceed the minimum value at its optimal point by a large amount but this maximum value can vary from laser to laser.

Laser Chip Tuning from Tuning to Min. Power over range
ICL BG-3.2-3.6 <2820 cm-1 >3070 cm-1 >2 mW
BG-5.1-6.1 <1660 cm-1 >1930 cm-1 >5 mW
BG-5.5-6.2 <1635 cm-1 >1780 cm-1 >7mW
BG-6.1-7.4 <1375 cm-1 >1615 cm-1 >0.8mW
BG-6.2-7.4 <1380 cm-1 >1595 cm-1 >0.1mW
BG-7-8.8 <1160 cm-1 >1395 cm-1 >1.2mW
BG-7.4-9.7 <1060 cm-1 >1320 cm-1 >2.5mW
BG-7.3-10.2 <1010 cm-1 >1345 cm-1 >8mW
BG-9.6-12.5 <830 cm-1 >1015 cm-1 >0.1mW
BG-9.7-13.1 <795 cm-1 >1000 cm-1 >0.25mW
BG-10.8-13.7 <760 cm-1 >900 cm-1 >0.25mW

Furthermore, standard Fabry-Perot lasers with a narrower gain can also be compatible with the Glider. You can see here a small subset of the performances available. For performances at other wavelengths, write to us to request testing!

Laser Chip Tuning from Tuning to Min. Power over range
P-FP-4.5 <2145 cm-1 >2285 cm-1 >4mW
CW-FP-4.5 <2160 cm-1 >2210 cm-1 >4mW
CW-FP-6.0 <1640 cm-1 >1670 cm-1 >30mW
P-FP-6.3 <1545 cm-1 >1645 cm-1 >4mW
CW-FP-6.3 <1545 cm-1 >1600 cm-1 >4mW
P-FP-7.4 <1320 cm-1 >1410 cm-1 >4mW
CW-FP-7.4 <1320 cm-1 >1380 cm-1 >4mW
P-FP-9.1 <1085 cm-1 >1125 cm-1 >3mW
CW-FP-9.1 <1085 cm-1 >1105 cm-1 >3mW

Product Wavelength Avg. Power Tuning Range Output Mode
MIR Single-Channel Wide Spectrum Tunable Laser – SuperTune 4-5μm
(5-12μm customizable)		 max. 20 mW >96cm-1@2197.8cm-1
(＞200nm@4.55μm)		 Free Space
MIR Multi-Channel Widely Tunable External Cavity QCL-Glider 3-13μm max. 30 mW ＞2200cm-1 
(Max. 4 chips loaded)		 Free Space/Fibered
3-12μm
max. 40 mW
Not Tunable
Free Space
CW LWIR Quantum Cascade Lasers (4-17μm) 4-17 μm ＞ 5 mW - -
HHL housed CW MIR Single Mode (DFB) QCL(4-9.7μm) 4-9.7 μm 5-20 mW ~3cm-1 Free Space
CW MIR Room Temperature Single Mode (DFB) QCL(4-12μm 4-12μm 1-200mW ~3cm-1 Free Space/Fibered

Technical Guide

If you need our technical team for guidance on product selection or customization, please help to provide below technical information, it helps to speed up the process.

 

Items Detail Unit Remark
Application      
Working Wavelength   μm  
Wavelength Tuning Range   nm  
Operating Mode   / CW/ Pulse
Output Power   W  
Power Stability   %  

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