200Hz linewidth at 25mW makes this fibre laser ideal for sensing, RF-photonics, metrology, communications and general research and development tasks
NP Photonics expands its portfolio of Scorpion single-frequency fibre lasers with the introduction of the Scorpion Brillouin.
The laser, described as delivering light of extremely high spectral purity with an unprecedented spectral linewidth of 200Hz, is offered with 25mW of CW output power in a stand-alone unit.
The laser operates over the eye-safe wavelengths of the C-band (1530-1565nm).
The all-fibre design makes this laser robust against environmental disturbances, and integrated electronic controls ensure low frequency and intensity noise, says the company.
These new ultra-narrow-linewidth fibre lasers represent a the breakthrough in terms of commercially available low-noise laser technology and will pave the way to a variety of new applications in sensing, RF-photonics, metrology, communications and general research and development applications, says NP.
"We knew that by taking advantage of our EMF laser technology and incorporating it into the right design, we would be able to deliver a laser with extremely narrow linewidth.
"The biggest challenge was to develop a robust turnkey system that would work without requiring the customer to do any installation, adjustment or maintenance.
"With the Scorpion Brillouin fibre laser, our engineers have delivered what we hoped for," said Philippe Brak, VP of sales and marketing for NP Photonics.
The Scorpion Brillouin will be introduced at the Cleo 2005 show in Baltimore, and will be available with a delivery time of eight weeks.
NP Photonics uses innovative glass and fibre technology to design, produce and deliver a new class of advanced light sources for sensing, medical and R and D markets.
The company has developed a broad family of products including narrow-linewidth fibre lasers, ASE sources, fibre amplifiers, and high-power light sources.
