Monitoring Laser Modes in Real Time with the Hornet Spectrometer

The Hornet series of spectrometers have been developed based on LightMachinery's patented Fluid Jet Polishing technology. Designed for characterizing laser spectra, LightMachinery’s Hornet spectrometer is a compact, cost-effective spectrometer capable of better than 30 picometer resolution. This spectrometer is capable of attaining the resolution of large gratings spectrometers at a fraction of their cost and size while covering a huge wavelength range. The spectrometer’s simple PC based software allows the user to review spectra in real-time and export or save for further analysis. Labview drivers allow the Hornet spectrometer to be incorporated into automated experimental setups.

Features

The key features of the Hornet spectrometer are as follows:

Simple to use

Fiber optic input

Sub 30 pm picometer resolution

Quick data acquisition and export

LabView Drivers

Simple USB interface

No moving parts (single-shot laser spectrum analysis)

Benefits

The main benefits of the Hornet spectrometer include:

Fast

Low cost

Ultra-compact

Range - resolution ratio up to 10,000

Can measure spectra from cw and pulsed sources

Ultra-reliable

Fast real-time measurements

LightMachinery's legendary customer support

Specifications

The specifications of the Hornet spectrometer are as follows:

Resolution: sub 20 pm at 532 nm (resolving power > 25,000)

Dynamic range: >10^8 for the system, 1000 in a single measurement

Accuracy: < 20 pm following calibration

Simultaneous range/resolution: >10,000 at 532 nm

Acquisition and processing speed: >2 Hz typical

Calibration: a narrow band (<10 pm) external reference source is needed

Wavelength range: Visible to near IR (450 nm to 1000 nm), factory setup from 50 nm to 300 nm width based on customer's requirements

Applications

The Hornet spectrometer is ideal for;

Light source characterization