Tunable blue laser from New Focus operates at 461 nm

Oct. 11, 2012
The Vortex Plus Blue TLB-6802 series singlemode, tunable laser operates at 461 nm, the critical wavelength for next-generation atomic clocks.

The Vortex Plus Blue TLB-6802 series singlemode, tunable laser operates at 461 nm, the critical wavelength for next-generation atomic clocks. It has stability of 1% over 1 hr and continuous-wave, mode-hop-free operation. A standard port for direct-to-diode, high-speed modulation allows precise wavelength locking. A controller with low-noise analog circuits is optional.
New Focus
Santa Clara, CA

www.newport.com/VortexPlus

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New Focus Introduces Vortex™ Plus – Blue Tunable Laser

New Focus introduces the world’s first tunable, direct-diode blue laser that operates at 461 nm.

Santa Clara, CA – New Focus™, a Newport Corporation Brand, introduces the Vortex™ Plus Blue TLB-6802 precision series, single-mode, finely-tunable laser. This is the world’s first precision tunable blue laser that operates at 461 nm, the critical wavelength for next-generation atomic clocks that are currently being built by National Labs and other top research labs worldwide. The blue Vortex Plus replaces complex resonant second-harmonic generation, or SHG systems, making it ideal for research applications such as molecular and optical physics and other areas that require blue wavelength tunable lasers.

The innovative Vortex Plus laser head delivers a narrower linewidth than prior versions. The new feature combines with the same reliable stability (1% over 1 hour) and true continuous-wave, mode-hop-free operation that New Focus’ legacy Vortex II product offers. For added flexibility, an industry-standard SMA port for direct-to-diode, high-speed modulation (useful for precise wavelength locking) is also included.

The compatible TLB-6700-LN controller is available as part of the Vortex Plus system or can be ordered separately. It features low-noise analog circuits which allow the user to precisely set critical operating parameters such as diode temperature and current. Designed to automatically recognize the laser head and to designate the ideal temperature and maximum current limit, the controller provides intuitive, easy setup for top performance results. The TLB-6700-LN controller can be operated both manually or remotely via the convenient USB interface.

For more information on New Focus’ Vortex Plus precision tunable laser and the TLB-6700-LN controller, please visit: www.newport.com/VortexPlus.

About Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense/security, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets.

Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical subsystems and precision automation to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell Microcap Index.

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