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Buying Tunable Lasers

Top-level product category: lasers and laser amplifiers

More general product categories: lasers

Related product categories: wavelength tuning devices, dye lasers, titanium–sapphire lasers, external-cavity diode lasers, wavelength-swept lasers

Wavelength tuning is crucial for many laser applications, such as laser spectroscopy. Tunable lasers can achieve this, including laser diodes, solid-state bulk and fiber lasers, and dye lasers, offering versatile solutions for various scientific and industrial applications.

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Aspects to Consider Before Buying

Some aspects to consider before buying tunable lasers: tuning range, linewidth control, mode-hop-free tuning, tuning speed, output power stability, integration with spectroscopic setups, maintenance needs.

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100 suppliers for tunable lasers are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 21 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.

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Fully automated ultrafast tunable laser systems

SI Stuttgart Instruments GmbH
Ernsthaldenstr. 17
70565 Stuttgart
Germany
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tunable lasers

The Stuttgart Instruments Alpha is an ultrafast and fully wavelength-tunable frequency conversion system in an ultra-compact and completely passively stable system based on revolutionary parametric oscillator design which guarantees outstanding stability, reproducibility and shot-noise limited performance.

The revolutionary design of Stuttgart Instruments Alpha, characterized by outstanding low noise and passive long-term stability, is based on the fiber-feedback optical parametric oscillator (FFOPO) technology and results in outstanding performance and high flexibility at the same time.

The Alpha covers a gap-free rapid tunable spectral range from 700 nm to 20 µm wavelengths, while maintaining high output power up to the Watt-level with femto- or picosecond pulses at several MHz pulse repetition rates. It provides multiple simultaneously tunable outputs with a selectable bandwidth from a few to 100 cm-1. Shot-noise limited performance above 300 kHz, passive spectral stability (< 0.02% rms) and wavelength-independent stable beam pointing (< 30 µrad) enable excellent sensitivity. In addition, each Alpha is equipped with a user-friendly ethernet and Wi-Fi interface and a matching graphical user interface (GUI) as well as easy to access API interfaces for e.g. LabView, Python, C++.

Typically, the Alpha is pumped by an ultra-low-noise Primus pump laser, which provides more than 8 W average output power at 1040 nm wavelength and 450 fs pulse duration at 42 MHz repetition rate. In addition, the Alpha can be operated with other pump lasers around 1 µm wavelength and enough power.

Due to our modular platform, the Alpha can be adapted and optimized for various applications and is particularly suited for spectroscopic applications requiring a robust and reliable tunable radiation with low noise.

LEUKOS
2 rue Edouard Michaud
Beaublanc Bât. 3–4–5
87000 Limoges
France
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tunable lasers

By combining the LEUKOS supercontinuum source Rock with the widely tunable filter BEBOP, you obtain a light source which can be tuned from the near UV to the infrared.

all wavelengths.

TOPTICA Photonics AG
Lochhamer Schlag 19
82166 Gräfelfing
Germany
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tunable lasers

TOPTICA offers various tunable diode laser systems. The combined spectral coverage is from 190 nm to 4000 nm, powers up to 4 W (TA), mode-hop-free tuning over up to 110 nm (CTL).

TOPTICA´s CLS ultrastable clock laser systems are diode lasers whose linewidth is reduced to less than 1 Hz via frequency stabilization to high-finesse optical ULE cavities. The CLS is designed to maintain its exceptional frequency stability also under out-of-the lab conditions. Its robust design, excellent passive shielding and active vibration compensation make it resilient towards external acoustic and seismic vibrations

Advanced Tunable Lasers Open the Future of Measurement Technology

Spectra Quest Lab, Inc.
408 Chiba-Univ. Inohana Inovation Plaza
1–8–15 Inohana Chuou-ku Chiba-shi
Chiba, 260–0856
Japan
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tunable lasers

Spectra Quest Lab offers tunable lasers providing mode-hop-free tuning over nearly the entire tunable range wider than 100 nm while suppressing ASE noise (SMSR > 80dB) and delivering high PM fiber output power at any wavelength model. Available from 880 nm to 1680 nm.

The high precision model λ-Master is suitable for laboratory use and has a data acquisition function that is synchronized with wavelength tuning.

The high scan rate model: λ-Rapid achieves scan rates of up to 600 nm/s, making it suitable for frequency domain measurements such as OFDR. It is compact and can be installed in instruments.

λ-Lock is a manual tuning model.

All models have an analog wavelength tuning function using PZT and LD current modulation function (bandwidth: 5 MHz).

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GWU-Lasertechnik Vertriebsges. mbH
Bonner Ring 9
50374 Erftstadt
Germany
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tunable lasers

GWU-Lasertechnik has more than 30 years of experience in lasers and non-linear optics. We are the pioneer of commercial BBO OPO technology. Our widely tunable laser sources cover the spectral range from the deep-UV at <190 nm to the IR at >2700 nm continuously. We offer pulsed solutions for nano-, pico- and femtosecond pulses with best performance and highest reliability. Our rugged all-solid-state Laser technology does not require any consumable supplies and is thus providing most convenient usability, longest lifetime and excellent total costs of ownership. With a vast flexibility and a huge versatility, GWU’s laser products can serve the needs even for the most demanding scientific and industrial applications.

Thorlabs
43 Sparta Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
United States
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tunable lasers

Thorlabs produces a variety of tunable laser sources, including ultrafast tunable sources at a variety of wavelengths and pulse energies. For multiphoton imaging and other nonlinear processes, our SC4500 MIR supercontinuum laser, when used with bandpass filters, covers 1.3 – 4.5 mm.

Sacher Lasertechnik GmbH
Hedwig-Jahnow-Str. 12
35037 Marburg
Germany
tunable lasers

Sacher Lasertechnik offers scientific tunable diode lasers based on Littman/Metcalf or Littrow configurations. There are also high-power versions containing broad area lasers or tapered amplifiers.

The industrial Micron laser is a mode-hop free tunable external cavity laser for emission of up to 300 mW. Versions with emission wavelengths between 638 nm and 1700 nm are available.

HÜBNER Photonics GmbH
Wilhelmine-Reichard Strasse 6
34123 Kassel
Germany
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tunable lasers

HÜBNER Photonics offer tunable lasers from 450 nm up to the MIR based on OPO technology in the Cobolt Odin Series and C-WAVE. Our C-WAVE tunable lasers are widely tunable continuous wave (cw), single frequency laser light sources based on optical parametric oscillator (OPO) technology. They are tunable from 450 nm to 3500 nm with powers up to 1 W.

The Cobolt Odin is a wavelength selectable laser which is tunable over up to 50 nm and operating at 10 kHz.

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Alpes Lasers SA
Avenue des Pâquiers 1
2072 St-Blaise
Switzerland
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tunable lasers

Alpes Lasers designs and manufactures single-mode mid-IR lasers with wavelength tuning of up to 40 cm-1. We offer fast tuning over a wide range of wavelengths with our QC-ET product line, and extremely wide tuning with our QC-XT lasers.

Advanced laser technologies

EKSPLA
Savanoriu Av. 237
02300 Vilnius
Lithuania
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tunable lasers

For researchers demanding wide tuning range, high conversion efficiency and narrow linewidth, EKSPLA tunable wavelength lasers are an excellent choice. All models feature hands-free wavelength tuning, valuable optical components protection system as well as wide range of accessories and extension units.

EKSPLA's long-term experience and close cooperation with scientific institutions made it possible to create a wide range of models, offering probably the widest tuning range: from 193 nm to 16000 nm. Versions offering near transform limited linewidth as well as operating at kilohertz repetition rates are available.

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DRS Daylight Solutions Inc.
16465 Via Esprillo
San Diego, CA 92127
United States
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tunable lasers

DRS Daylight Solutions offers a number of wavelength-tunable quantum cascade lasers:

  • The MIRcat-QT™ is a very rapidly wavelength-tunable version with up to 30,000 cm−1/s, covering wavelengths beyond 13 μm.
  • The Hedgehog™ models are wavelength-tunable lasers for mid-IR spectroscopy with up to 0.5 W average power and 1 W peak power. Ultra-quiet, superior wavelength repeatability.
  • The CW-MHF™ is the ultimate tool for high-resolution, mid-IR spectroscopy with high spectral resolution and phase-continuous tuning to avoid jumping over spectral lines.
  • The H-Model mid-IR laser offers high-power, mid-IR OEM laser performance in a compact footprint. CW and pulsed operation are possible.

Femtoseconds with Confidence

Light Conversion, UAB
Keramikų 2B
10233 Vilnius
Lithuania
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tunable lasers

LIGHT CONVERSION has worldwide recognition for its industrial-grade Yb-based PHAROS, CARBIDE, and FLINT femtosecond lasers.

  • The PHAROS series focuses on customizability, reliability, and process-tailored output parameters, providing pulse durations down to 100 fs and pulse energies up to 4 mJ.
  • The CARBIDE series features a compact industrial design with both air- and water-cooled models, the latter reaching 120 W of output power for the fundamental wavelength and 50 W for UV radiation, while sustaining excellent output stability.
  • The FLINT oscillators extend the parameter range with repetition rates of up to 100 MHz.

Together, these products cover a wide range of scientific, industrial, and medical applications.

High-power & single-frequency VECSELs at 350–2150 nm for quantum technology

Vexlum Ltd
Kauhakorvenkatu 53 B
33710 Tampere
Finland
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tunable lasers

VEXLUM's products utilize VECSEL technology for tunable narrow-linewidth operation. Typical tuning ranges are ±1 nm, extending up to 100 nm at IR wavelengths. For more information, please contact us.

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RPMC Lasers, Inc.
8495 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O’Fallon MO 63366
United States
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tunable lasers

Serving North America, RPMC Lasers offers a selection of tunable lasers including the Q-TUNE family of ns-pulsed DPSS lasers, utilizing an OPO to produce tunable wavelengths from 210 – 4500 nm. The TLS series of broadband tunable ps-pulsed supercontinuum lasers provides the only available device with simultaneous center wavelength (410-1700 nm) and bandwidth. Standard and custom options available. Let RPMC help you find the right laser today!

Test. Measure. Solve.

Quantifi Photonics Limited
12–14 Parkway Drive
Auckland 0632
New Zealand
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tunable lasers

Quantifi Photonics' Laser 1000 Series is a fully-compliant micro-ITLA laser with up to four channels in a compact benchtop or PXI form factor. It offers 0.01 pm resolution tunability across C or L bands, exceptional power accuracy up to 16.5 dBm, and optional dither suppression. It is a versatile and cost-effective general-purpose instrument.

APE Angewandte Physik und Elektronik GmbH
Plauener Straße 163–165 / Haus N
13053 Berlin
Germany
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tunable lasers

The tunable picosecond laser source picoEmerald emits ultrashort pulses with a duration of 2 ps (other durations possible). A wavelength scan / sweep function for fast spectra acquisition over certain specific wavelengths is included. Key features:

  • wavelength 1 IR beam 1032 nm
  • wavelength 2 tunable 700 – 990 nm
  • wavelength 3 tunable 1080 – 1950 nm
  • temporal and spatial overlap of the output wavelengths
  • integrated time-delay between the wavelengths
  • common output port for all beams
  • fully automated wavelength tuning
  • EOM optionally integrated

Tune your wavelength

Radiantis
Carrer Esteve Terradas, 1
Parc Mediterrani de la Tecnologia
08860 Castelldefels
Barcelona
Spain
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tunable lasers

All Radiantis lasers are broadly tunable lasers, specially designed for the scientific community. Femtosecond and picosecond pulses as well as continuous-wave (CW) temporal regimes are offered with automatic tuning across the UV, visible and IR.

Solutions for Innovators

NKT Photonics
Bregnerødvej 144
3460 Birkerød
Denmark
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tunable lasers

The SuperK CHROMATUNE is the World’s broadest tunable laser. It gives you an unmatched, gap-free tuning range from 400–1000 nm. SuperK CHROMATUNE is a fiber laser that ensures excellent reliability and a lifetime of thousands of hours. It requires no maintenance or service, no alignment or adjustments. It is easy to use and lets you focus on your work. ​

The specialist in laser technologies

Lumibird – Quantel, Keopsys, Convergent, Continuum brands
2 rue Paul Sabatier
22300 Lannion
France
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tunable lasers

The Q-scan from Lumibird is a high resolution tunable nanosecond dye laser ranging from 200 nm to 4.5 µm. Dye cells are "plug & play" and nonlinear crystals are controlled via integrated look-up tables for quick and easy scans.

Helping Engineers and Scientists in Advancing How the World Communicates, Senses and Connects

ID Photonics GmbH
Anton-Bruckner-Straße 6
85579 Neubiberg
Germany
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tunable lasers

Introducing our CoBrite tunable narrow linewidth laser ecosystem for 1515 nm to 1625 nm. Designed with simplicity and versatility in mind, CoBrite offers multiple chassis options and laser variants, making it an essential tool for researchers in the lab and on the production floor. With tunability options in the C-band, L-band, or C+L band, from a single source or in configurations of more than 100 ports, there's a CoBrite configuration to suit virtually every application. We keep expanding the CoBrite ecosystem to address new applications and market requirements when they arise.

O/E Land Inc.
7639 Cordner
Lasalle, Quebec H8N 2X2
Canada
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tunable lasers

Our tunable pulsed fiber laser is a turn-key solution with tunable wavelengths in the 1-, 1.3-, 1.5-, 1.7- and 2-μm spectral region with moderate output power. Pulse durations can be between a few picoseconds to milliseconds. The center wavelength is controlled with a a user-friendly computer interface through the USB port.

Our tunable CW laser sources can perform continuous scanning over up to 100 nm tuning range at various center wavelengths from 780 to 3000 nm. Both manual and electrical tuning versions are available.

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Acal BFi
Germany
AceXon
Singapore
Allied Scientific Pro
Canada
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Alnair Labs
Japan
Amplitude Laser Group
France
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APEX Technologies
France
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Appletec Ltd.
44862 Israel
Bandwidth10
United States
Beijing Rofea Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
China
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Boston Electronics Corporation
United States
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chilas B. V.
Netherlands
Chromacity Ltd.
United Kingdom
Coherent Corp.
United States
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Crisel Instruments s.r.l.
Italy
Deeplight SA
Switzerland
Delta Photonics
Canada
Dyneos AG
Switzerland
ELUXI Ltd.
United Kingdom
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Freedom Photonics LLC
United States
GEHT International Ltd
Hong Kong
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GMP SA, Büro Zürich
Switzerland
HC Optical Science and Tech
China
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HJ Optronics Inc.
United States
Holo-Spectra, Inc.
United States
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HT Laser UG
Germany
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IDIL Fibres Optiques
France
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IL Photonics
Israel
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Irisiome Solutions
France
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JGR Optics, Inc.
Canada
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
United States
Lahat Technologies Ltd
Israel
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Lastek Pty Ltd
Australia
LD-PD Inc.
Singapore
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LEOS Instruments s.r.l.
Italy
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Light Age, Inc.
United States
LioniX International BV
Netherlands
LTB Lasertechnik Berlin GmbH
Germany
M Squared Lasers Ltd.
United Kingdom
Market Tech, Inc.
United States
Mirage Photonics
Australia
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MOG Laboratories Pty Ltd
Australia
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Nano-Giga
France
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nanoplus Nanosystems and Technologies GmbH
Germany
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New Age Instruments & Materials
India
Novanta Photonics
United States
OEwaves, Inc.
United States
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Opotek Inc.
United States
OptiGrate
United States
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Optilab, LLC
United States
Optoprim Germany GmbH
Germany
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OZ Optics
Canada
PaR Systems (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
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Photon etc. Inc.
Canada
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PicoQuant GmbH
Germany
PolarOnyx
United States
Polytec GmbH
Germany
Power Technology Inc.
United States
Pure Photonics
United States
Radiant Dyes Laser & Accessoires GmbH
Germany
Redfern Integrated Optics
United States
Refined Laser Systems GmbH
Germany
RIO Lasers, an OptaSense business
United States
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Santec Corporation
Japan
SIMTRUM Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Sirah Lasertechnik GmbH
Germany
SOL Instruments Ltd.
Belarus
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Solar Laser Systems
Belarus
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Soliton Laser- und Messtechnik GmbH
Germany
Southern Photonics Ltd
New Zealand
Spectra-Physics Lasers
United States
Tokyo Instruments, Inc.
Japan
Topag Lasertechnik GmbH
Germany
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Ultrafast Systems
United States
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VM-TIM GmbH
Germany
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von Gegerfelt Photonics
Germany
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Wavelength References, Inc.
United States
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Xiamen Fengxing Optoelectro-tek Co., Ltd.
China
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Xiton Photonics
Germany
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China
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