HeNe Laser Modules

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30684

30684

Excelitas Technologies

LASER HEAD (40136), 1.15UM, 1.0M

1

30968

30968

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 543NM, 0.5MW, POL

2

30967

30967

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 543NM, 0.5MW, RAN

4

30991

30991

Excelitas Technologies

RED HENE LASER 633NM 5.0MW

3

30990

30990

Excelitas Technologies

RED HENE LASER 633 NM 5.0 MW

3

30526

30526

Excelitas Technologies

LASER HEAD (39581), 543NM, 1.0MW

1

33141

33141

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 1.52UM, 1.0MW, POL

1

30989

30989

Excelitas Technologies

RED HENE LASER 633 NM 2.0 MW

2

31005

31005

Excelitas Technologies

RED HENE LASER 633 NM 1.5 MW

3

30404

30404

Excelitas Technologies

LASER HEAD (31005), 633NM, 1.5MW

1

40137

40137

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 633/1523NM, 1.0MW,

0

30633

30633

Excelitas Technologies

LASER HEAD (30992), 633NM, 12.0M

1

30571

30571

Excelitas Technologies

LASER HEAD (40094), 594NM, 1.0MW

1

40136

40136

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 1.15UM, 1.0MW, POL

1

40094

40094

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 594NM, 1.0MW, POL

0

40141

40141

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 543NM, 0.5MW, MULT

0

30995

30995

Excelitas Technologies

RED HENE LASER 633NM 17.0MW

2

31008

31008

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, 633NM, 0.5MW, RAN

1

30602

30602

Excelitas Technologies

LASER SYSTEM, TUNABLE, 115V

1

30623

30623

Excelitas Technologies

LASER HEAD (30991), 633NM, 5.0MW

0

HeNe Laser Modules

1. Overview

HeNe (Helium-Neon) Laser Modules are gas laser systems that utilize a mixture of helium and neon gases as the gain medium. These modules emit coherent light in the visible spectrum, primarily at 632.8 nm (red), and are renowned for their stability, narrow linewidth, and high beam quality. HeNe lasers play critical roles in precision measurement, spectroscopy, and optical alignment due to their exceptional coherence properties.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Standard HeNe ModulesContinuous-wave (CW) operation, fixed wavelength, moderate power (1-10 mW)Barcode scanners, basic interferometry
High-Precision ModulesUltra-stable frequency, active stabilization, sub-MHz linewidthAtomic clocks, gravitational wave detection
Compact ModulesMiniaturized design, integrated power supply, low power consumptionPortable spectrometers, educational kits
Tunable HeNe ModulesAdjustable wavelength (632-633 nm range), piezoelectric mirror controlLaser microscopy, biomedical imaging

3. Structure and Components

Typical HeNe laser modules consist of: - Gain Medium: Sealed glass tube containing He/Ne gas mixture (7:1 ratio) - Optical Resonator: High-reflectivity dielectric mirrors (R > 99.9%) with radius of curvature 0.5-5 m - Pump System: DC discharge electrodes with ballast resistor network - Optical Window: Brewster-angle fused silica windows for linear polarization - Thermal Management: Aluminum alloy heat sink with passive cooling - Control Electronics: Constant-current power supply (5-15 kV startup voltage)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical RangeImportance
Output Power0.5-100 mWDetermines measurement range and signal-to-noise ratio
Wavelength Accuracy 0.001 nmCritical for spectroscopic applications
Linewidth1-100 kHzImpacts interferometric precision
Beam Divergence0.5-2.0 mradAffects focusing capabilities
Operating Temperature10-40 CEnsures wavelength stability
MTBF20,000-50,000 hoursSystem reliability indicator

5. Application Fields

Primary industries and equipment: - Scientific Research: Michelson interferometers, holography systems - Medical Diagnostics: Flow cytometers, retinal imaging devices - Industrial Metrology: Precision alignment systems, surface profilometers - Telecommunications: Fiber optic testing equipment - Education: Laser physics demonstration kits

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Specifications
HoneywellHNL150L35 mW, 632.8 nm, <0.1 nm linewidth
ThorlabsHNL210L10 mW, tunable wavelength, SM05 threaded output
Melles Griot05-LHP-99950 mW, ultra-stable, 0.0002 nm stability
CVI Laser3500GS5 mW, compact design, 12 VDC operation

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations: - Match output power to detection system sensitivity requirements - Select wavelength stability level based on measurement accuracy needs - Verify thermal drift specifications for industrial environments - Prioritize MTBF ratings for 24/7 operational systems - Consider form factor compatibility with existing optical mounts - Evaluate polarization extinction ratio (>100:1 recommended for interferometry)

8. Industry Trends

Current development directions include: - Miniaturization to <10 mm form factors through microfabrication - Integration with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) - Enhanced wavelength stabilization using Zeeman splitting techniques - Development of green HeNe alternatives (543.5 nm) for biological applications - Smart laser modules with embedded IoT-enabled diagnostics - Cost reduction through automated manufacturing processes

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