Long Coherence Length Laser

Laser coherence length is defined as the distance over which the beam can travel without experiencing a phase discontinuity. This is a critical parameter in applications such as holography and interferometry where beams may be required to split with each leg going a long distance before being recombined. The coherence length is directly related to the linewidth of the laser. As a result, long coherence length lasers are almost exclusively single mode. Here at RPMC Lasers, we offer a wide range of laser diodes and DPSS lasers with a coherence length of more than 1m. We offer a selection of stabilization technologies like distributed feedback (DFB), distributed Bragg reflector (DBR), and volume Bragg grating (VBG) diode lasers. We also have temperature and current stabilized DPSS solutions to better fit your needs.

Picture Part Number Wavelength (nm) Description Type
LGK-XXX 543, 594, 633 He-Ne Laser Module, Single mode, 543-633nm, up to 20mW HeNe Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled
LGR-XXX 543, 594, 633 He-Ne Laser Replacement Tube, Single mode, 543-633nm, up to 20mW HeNe Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled
multi-wavelength CW laser beam combiners with 2 or 4 outputs LXC-Combiner Multiple Wavelength Options Laser Combiner, Single mode, up to 6 Wavelengths, 375-1064nm, up to 500mW LD Module, CW DPSS Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled, Customizable
LXX-IR-SLM 785, 830, 1064 Laser Module, Stabilized, Infrared, 785-1064nm, up to 300mW LD Module, CW DPSS Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled, Customizable
LXX-VIS-SLM 532, 553, 561, 633 Laser Module, Stabilized, Visible, 532-633nm, up to 300mW LD Module, CW DPSS Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled, Customizable
ultra-compact matchbox sized dpss laser module MB-IR-SLM 785, 830, 1030, 1064 Laser Module, Stabilized, Infrared, 783-1064nm, up to 500mW LD Module, CW DPSS Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled
520L-2XA: 520nm SLM Laser (VBG Diode; MATCHBOX 2) MB-VIS-SLM 405, 488, 520, 633 Laser Module, Stabilized, Visible, 405-633nm, up to 170mW LD Module, CW DPSS Lasers, Narrow Linewidth, Long Coherence Length, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Collimated Beam, Fiber-Coupled

Long Coherence Length Laser Applications:

Some applications that benefit from long coherence length lasers:

  1. Holography: Long-coherence length lasers are ideal for holography because they can split beams that travel long distances before recombining. 
  2. Precision measurement: Coherence length is important for precision measurement tools like interferometers, which measure changes in distance and displacement. 
  3. Telecommunications: Coherence length helps ensure that signals can be transmitted with minimal distortion in fiber-optic cables. 
  4. Other applications: Long coherence length lasers are also used in DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, digital imaging, analytical chemistry, particle measurement, confocal microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. 

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With over 25 years of laser experience working in various markets and applications, and 1000s of units fielded, we have the experience to ensure you get the right product for the application. Working with RPMC ensures you are getting trusted advice from our knowledgeable and technical staff on a wide range of laser products.  RPMC and our manufacturers are willing and able to provide custom solutions for your unique application.

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