MIRcat Mid-IR Laser: High-Speed, Broad-Spectrum Performance

The field-proven multi-quantum cascade laser system of the first generation of MIRcat laser is enhanced by the MIRcat^™ with longer wavelength possibilities, more spectral repeatability, better thermal management, and high-speed tuning.

With its versatile, modular architecture that enables factory configuration of up to four pulsed or continuous wave/pulsed modules, as well as the flexibility to add or upgrade modules later, the MIRcat is really a one-box, fully automated system. The MIRcat provides wavelength coverage up to >13 µm and a tuning range reaching 1000 cm^-1 (>6 µm).

It also yields unparalleled, industry-leading performance in crucial areas like peak tuning speeds exceeding 30,000 cm-1/s, output power reaching up to 1 W, and TEM00 beam quality to facilitate high-efficiency fiber coupling.

With a novel, higher-precision tuning mechanism and lower-noise drive electronics, CW RIN can be as low as -140 dBc/Hz, and wavelength repeatability can reach as high as <0.1 cm^-1.

Highlights

Features and Benefits

Available wavelengths: 3–13 µm

Ultra-quiet CW: RIN as low as -140 dBc/Hz

Tune up to 1000 cm^-1 speeds up to 5000 cm^-1/s

Superb TEM₀₀ beam quality and low beam pointing allow fiber coupling

CW or pulsed output (up to 3 MHz/30% duty)

Proprietary HFQD^™ circuitry protects the chips

High output power for high SNR: to >1 W (peak) and >0.5 W (average)

GUI and SDK command sets included

Applications

Atmospheric research

Standoff detection

Photoacoustic spectroscopy

Process control

Nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy

Combustion diagnostics

TIC, VOC, and GHG chemical and biological agent detection

Biomedical diagnostics

Imaging

Product Specifications

Source: Daylight Solutions Inc.