SKYLARK NX NIR
SINGLE FREQUENCY CW DPSS NIR LASER
Near-infrared single frequency diode-pumped solid-state laser designed for precision applications requiring high stability and low noise. Delivered at a wavelength between 775 - 815 nm with external locking ability and options to fine tune over a 40 GHz range.
High stability NIR laser source
Skylark NX NIR lasers offer DPSS CW single frequency operation, delivering up to 300 mW of ultra-stable intensity and wavelength. Engineered for systems requiring precise measurement and control of atom and ion transitions, with spectral purity without filters like gratings, etalons, or gas cells.
Power efficiency
Up to 300 mW efficient output power from a wavelength between 775 - 815 nm.
Ultra-stable output
Consistent output power and wavelength with minimal drift over long laser operation and lifetime.
Ultra-narrow linewidth
Precise spectral resolution for fine-tuned interaction and high resolution measurements.
Clean beam without filters
Ultra-low ASE noise delivers a clean spectral profile and sharp, stable resonance.
High power, ultra-stable light designed for atomic transitions and Raman references
Skylark NX NIR lasers power applications with ultra-stable output, inherently low ASE noise, high coherence, and precision performance.
Designed for integration into existing setups, the Skylark NX NIR lasers offer external locking capability for stimulated Raman, Brillouin, quantum sensing, cold atoms, and research applications.
Key specifications
WAVELENGTH (fixed value within range)
775 - 815 nm
OUTPUT POWER (fixed value within range)
up to 300 mW
SPECTRAL BANDWIDTH
≤ 0.3 MHz
SPATIAL MODE
TEM₀₀
OPERATIONAL MODE
CW, intracavity-locked SLM
Laser performance
SPECTRAL STABILITY (over 8 hours)
± 0.2 pm
OUTPUT POWER STABILITY (over 8 hours)
≤ 2.0 % Peak to Peak
OUTPUT POWER NOISE (10 Hz - 10 MHz)
≤ 0.3 % RMS
ASE NOISE
< – 80 dB
WARM-UP TIME
5 - 30 mins
POWER CONSUMPTION (typical)
< 50 W
Beam characteristics
BEAM HEIGHT
54.2 mm
BEAM DIAMETER AT OUTPUT APERTURE
0.8 - 1.2 mm
BEAM DIVERGENCE
≤ 1.0 mrad, diffraction limited
POLARISATION RATIO
≥ 100:1, vertical
BEAM POINTING STABILITY
≤ 5 μrad/°C
COHERENCE LENGTH
> 100 m
Laser system dimensions
LASER HEAD (L x W)
257 x 150 mm
CONTROLLER (L x W x H)
150 x 176 x 61 mm
Environmental conditions
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE
18 - 30 °C
LASER INTERFACE STABILITY
± 1.5 °C
STORAGE
0 - 50 °C
HUMIDITY
5 - 95 %, non-condensing
Options and accessories
Enhanced intensity stability through compact, closed-loop cooling. Enables portability of the laser system without dependence on a water mains connection.
Compact, low-cost system cooling which is integrated into the laser platform. Intelligently controlled to maintain stable wavelength output and intensity.
External fiber coupling options available to achieve easier integration. Multimode fibers typically achieve > 95% efficiency, for single-mode fibers it is > 70%.
