MIRcat Mid-IR Laser: Superior High-Speed, Broad-Spectrum Capabilities

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 enabling factory configuration of up to four pulsed or continuous wave/pulsed modules and the flexibility to add or upgrade modules later, the MIRcat is a one-box, fully automated system. It provides wavelength coverage up to >13 µm and a tuning range reaching 1000 cm^-1 (>6 µm).

It achieves unparalleled, industry-leading performance in crucial aspects such as peak tuning speeds surpassing 30,000 cm⁻¹/s, output power capabilities up to 1 W, and TEM₀₀ beam quality for facilitating 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 be as precise as < 0.1 cm⁻¹.

Highlights

Features and Benefits

Wavelength availability: 3-13 µm

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

Superb TEM₀₀ beam quality and low beam pointing allows fiber coupling

GUI and SDK command sets included

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

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

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

Proprietary HFQD™ circuitry protects the chips

Applications

Standoff detection

Atmospheric research

Process control

Nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy

Combustion diagnostics

TIC, VOC, and GHG chemical and biological agent detection

Photoacoustic spectroscopy

Biomedical diagnostics

Imaging

Product Specifications

Source: DRS Daylight Solutions Inc.