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mirSense Quantum Cascade Lasers
for MWIR & LWIR Applications

PowerMir (ITAR-free) & UniMir QCL options for defense/security, gas sensing, molecular spectroscopy, industrial monitoring & OEM integration

Not sure which QCL fits?

RPMC helps N. American customers select the right mirSense wavelength, package, operating mode, driver, and integration path for demanding MWIR and LWIR applications.

Share your requirements and RPMC can help narrow the options.

  • Target wavelength, molecule, or absorption feature
  • Output power requirements
  • CW, QCW, or pulsed operation
  • Linewidth or tuning needs
  • HHL, OEM module, or turnkey package
  • Lab, field, airborne, or embedded system environment
  • Export/compliance considerations

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Compare PowerMir v. UniMir

Why Choose mirSense QCLs?

mirSense is a strong QCL source when your application requires specialized MWIR/LWIR wavelengths, high-power pulsed operation, DFB narrow-linewidth emission, or an OEM-ready path from lab testing to system integration.

PowerMIR High-Power QCLs

ITAR-free high-power QCL options for MWIR/LWIR application

PowerMIR provides ITAR-free high-power QCL options in the 4-9 µm range, with QCW operation and chip, HHL, OEM module, and turnkey configuration paths available depending on the project.

UniMIR DFB QCLs

10-19 µm DFB QCLs for gas sensing and spectroscopy

UniMIR supports wavelength-stabilized DFB QCL operation in the 10-19 µm region, making it a strong starting point for molecule-specific gas sensing, molecular spectroscopy, environmental monitoring, and research applications.

MWIR/LWIR Access

Access QCL wavelengths beyond standard catalog options

mirSense helps cover QCL wavelength regions that may be difficult to source through standard laser catalogs, especially when the application depends on a specific mid-IR or long-wave IR absorption feature.

OEM-Ready Options

From lab evaluation to embedded systems

mirSense QCLs are available in practical configurations for different stages of development, including HHL-packaged lasers, OEM modules, and turnkey platforms. RPMC can help match the package and electronics approach to the customer’s wavelength, power, modulation, cooling, and integration requirements.

Start Here: PowerMir vs. UniMir

Use this section to help narrow which mirSense QCL family may be the better starting point before reviewing the product options below.

PowerMir

Start here for high-power pulsed or QCW QCL output

PowerMir is the better starting point when the application requires high-power MWIR/LWIR QCL output, QCW operation, compact packaging, and a practical path toward OEM or system integration.

Typical fit: Defense/security, IR testing, detector validation, countermeasure-related R&D, material characterization, and OEM system integration
Common requirements: 4-9 µm configurations, high output power, QCW operation, HHL/OEM/turnkey options, ITAR-free PowerMir technology
UniMir

Start here for 10-19 µm DFB QCL spectroscopy

UniMir is the better starting point when the application depends on a specific molecule or absorption feature in the LWIR region and requires narrow-linewidth DFB QCL emission.

Typical fit: Gas sensing, molecular spectroscopy, environmental monitoring, industrial process sensing, and research spectroscopy
Common requirements: 10-19 µm operation, DFB single-mode output, narrow linewidth, molecule-specific detection, HHL package options

Final configuration depends on the details.
Wavelength, target molecule, output power, operating mode, linewidth, package, driver, cooling, integration environment, and export/compliance requirements can all affect the right starting point. RPMC can help confirm whether PowerMir, UniMir, or a custom path is the best fit.

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PowerMir: 4-9 µm High Power Quantum Cascade Laser PowerMir

Where mirSense QCLs Fit Best

mirSense QCLs are best evaluated by matching the application to the required wavelength region, power level, linewidth, operating mode & package format.

Defense & Security

Start with PowerMir when the application requires high-power MWIR/LWIR QCL output, QCW operation, compact/OEM-ready packaging, and ITAR-free technology. Final export and program-specific requirements should be confirmed with RPMC and mirSense.

Gas Sensing & Molecular Spectroscopy

Start with UniMir when the target molecule or absorption feature falls in the 10-19 µm LWIR region and the system requires DFB narrow-linewidth emission for selective detection.

Industrial & Environmental Monitoring

mirSense QCLs can support process monitoring, emissions monitoring, VOC/BTEX-related sensing, toxic gas detection, and other applications where wavelength selection and system integration are critical.

Research & Advanced Spectroscopy

For specialized MWIR/LWIR spectroscopy work, mirSense provides QCL options for difficult wavelengths, molecule-specific detection, and custom configuration paths that may not be available through standard catalog sources.

What Sets mirSense Apart

mirSense develops quantum cascade laser technology for MWIR and LWIR applications, including high-power Fabry-Perot PowerMir sources and DFB UniMir sources for spectroscopy. PowerMir is positioned for high-power pulsed/QCW operation in the 4-9 µm range and is available in chip, HHL, OEM module, and turnkey configurations. UniMir is designed for wavelength-stabilized DFB operation in the 10-19 µm region, where target molecules may have useful absorption features for gas sensing and spectroscopy.

mirSense’s technology includes InP-based and InAs-based QCL development. Because material-platform, uniqueness, export, wavelength, power, and application claims can be technically sensitive, final wording should be reviewed by RPMC and mirSense before publishing.

Related QCL Articles & Application Resources

These resources provide additional context on MWIR/LWIR QCL applications, spectroscopy use cases, and mirSense-related technology. For product selection, start with PowerMir or UniMir above, or contact RPMC with your wavelength, molecule, power, operating mode, and packaging requirements.

White Paper


Quantum Cascade Lasers for Infrared Countermeasures

Learn how QCL technology can support infrared countermeasure-related applications, IR testing, and defense/security research where high-power MWIR/LWIR sources may be required.

Relevant starting point: PowerMir

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Application Article


MWIR & LWIR QCLs for Material Characterization

Explore how mid-infrared and long-wave infrared QCLs can support material characterization workflows where wavelength selection, source configuration, and integration path matter.

Relevant starting point: PowerMir or UniMir, depending on wavelength and power requirements

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Case Study


QCL Laser Technology for Ammonia & Hydrogen Diagnostics

See how QCL-based sensing can support alternative-fuel and decarbonization-related diagnostics where molecule-specific detection is needed.

Relevant starting point: UniMir for molecule-specific LWIR spectroscopy, or PowerMir depending on system requirements

Read the case study »

Case Study


QCL Advancements in OH Radical Sensing

Review a spectroscopy-focused example involving QCL-based OH radical sensing, where wavelength access and selective molecular detection are central to the application.

Relevant starting point: UniMir for narrow-linewidth LWIR spectroscopy requirements

Read the case study »

Need Help Selecting a mirSense QCL?

Whether you are comparing PowerMir, UniMir, or a custom QCL path, RPMC can help narrow the starting point based on your wavelength, molecule, power, operating mode, package, and integration requirements.

For the fastest response, include any known requirements:

  • Target wavelength, molecule, or absorption feature
  • Required output power or energy
  • CW, QCW, or pulsed operation
  • Linewidth, tuning range, or spectral purity needs
  • Preferred package: HHL, OEM module, turnkey, or custom
  • Cooling, driver, modulation, or integration constraints
  • Lab, field, airborne, embedded, or OEM environment
  • Export, compliance, timeline, or prototype/production needs

Not sure which details matter yet? Send what you know. RPMC can help translate your application into a realistic QCL starting point.