Thorlabs, Inc.

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Optical Systems

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs' optics can be incorporated together to create packages with new functionalities. Some of the packages highlighted here range from beam expanders and collimators to interferometers and spectroscopy kits. Optical isolators, Pockels cells, and modulators are other examples.

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Telecom Fiber Couplers

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs offers a varied selection of single mode (SM) and polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber couplers, as well as single mode 1x8 and 1x16 PLC waveguide splitters that have center wavelengths at common telecom wavelengths, including 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm.

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Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyzer, 350 - 1100 nm

OSA201C

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Thorlabs, Inc.

OSA201C - Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs' Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs) perform highly accurate spectral measurements. Compatible with fiber-coupled and free-space light sources, these compact benchtop instruments suit a wide variety of applications, such as analyzing the spectrum of a telecom signal, resolving the Fabry-Perot modes of a gain chip, and identifying gas absorption lines. Many commonly available OSAs use grating-based monochromators, which have slow acquisition times due to the need to mechanically scan the grating and average out noise at each wavelength. Thorlabs' OSAs acquire the spectrum via a Fourier transform using a scanning Michelson interferometer in a push/pull configuration. This approach dramatically improves the acquisition time, enables a high-precision wavelength meter mode with 7 significant figures and ±1 part-per-million accuracy, and allows the included software to provide robust statistical analysis of the acquired spectra, as explained in the Design tab.

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Light Analysis

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to detectors and instrumentation that measure the various properties of light, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs offers an extensive selection of instruments that measure the properties of light. Our versatile power and energy meters can be used with over 25 different sensors in order to make NIST-traceable power and energy measurements. If the convenience of a meter is not desired, our selection of detectors includes basic photodiodes (uncalibrated and calibrated), photodetectors (biased, amplified, and avalanche), CCD and CMOS arrays, position detectors, integrating spheres, and photomultiplier tubes. The Beam Characterization category contains beam profilers (camera and scanning slit), a wavefront sensor, spectrometers, and interferometers, while the Polarimetery link leads to a selection of instruments used to measure and control the polarization of light.

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Portable Connector End Face Geometry Interferometer

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs’ Vytran® Connect-Chek® Interferometer automatically and precisely measures radius of curvature, apex offset of polish, and fiber undercut or protrusion on any PC or APC, single-fiber connector. The CC6000 interferometer uses a non-contact tilted-phase-analysis technique for fast, reliable measurements of connector end faces. This compact interferometer has a carrying handle and must be attached to a desktop or laptop computer (not included) with a standard USB 2.0 port for operation. The included CC6000 software, which is used to control the interferometer, can be installed on a computer with the minimum requirements in the table below. Designed for use in both the factory and the field, this interferometer provides crucial quality information needed to assure long-term performance of fiber optic connectors. One CC250P Mount for Ø2.50 mm PC Connectors and one RT250P Reference Tool for calibrating the CC250P mount are included with the CC6000 interferometer; mounts and reference tools that enable measurement of other PC or APC, single-fiber connectors are available separately below. When used with an appropriate mount for APC connectors, the CC6000 interferometer is also capable of measuring the APC angle and key error.

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OCT Imaging

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging on the system, subsystem, and component level. Our drive for innovation is shaping our entire rapidly expanding product line. Complete SD-OCT systems are available that are out-of-the-box ready for biological, industrial, and research applications. In addition to our standard OCT systems, Thorlabs offers Doppler OCT extensions for specialized applications. For customers building or modifying their own system, a line of components that have been tested for use in OCT applications is available. In addition to the growing portfolio of standard OCT systems that we offer, Thorlabs is dedicated to providing OCT solutions to meet specific applications. Please contact us to discuss how our OCT technologies can be applied to meet your unique requirements.

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Ultrafast Photodetector with Current Monitor, 750 - 1650 nm, DC - 30 GHz, FC/PC

DXM30AF

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Thorlabs, Inc.

DXM30AF - Thorlabs, Inc.

The DXM30AF Ultrafast Detector is a DC - 30 GHz, fiber-coupled, InGaAs-based photodetector designed for applications in the 750 nm - 1650 nm wavelength range. The core element of the detector is the fiber-coupled, hermetically sealed, microwave detector module. For convenience and simplicity of use, the module is mounted inside a rugged housing that includes a rechargeable battery, current monitor circuitry, and a digital display of the DC photocurrent.

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Electro-Optic Modulators

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs’ selection of electro-optic (EO) modulators includes free-space and fiber-coupled LiNbO3 modulators. Free-space amplitude, phase, or resonant modulators can operate at speeds up to 100 MHz. We also offer liquid crystal EO modulators for speeds up to 2.5 kHz. Fiber-coupled intensity, phase, or IQ modulators for speeds up to 40 GHz can be driven by our EO modulator drivers. A modulator bias controller is also available for use with fiber-coupled intensity modulators.

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Detectors

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs' photodetectors are capable of detecting light throughout the UV, VIS, NIR, IR, and THz spectral regions. Our photodetectors feature sensors that enable properties such as intensity, power, intensity distribution, wavefront shape, energy, and wavelength to be measured. We offer unmounted photodiodes as well as amplified, biased, and avalanche photodetectors. Thermal power detectors are available unmounted, mounted on a PCB, or mounted on an aluminum plate. Also available are position-detecting sensors, integrating spheres, and an acoustic detection module.

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Optogenetics

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs offers a line of optogenetics equipment that allows for in vivo optical stimulation for neuroscience research. We currently offer a large selection of optogenetics supplies, including implantable fiber optic cannulae with ceramic or stainless steel Ø1.25 or Ø2.5 mm ferrules, available both cleaved and scissor-cut.

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Telecommunications Instruments

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs offers a selection of communication instruments that are ideal for telecommunications (telecom) applications. The products listed below operate at or are compatible with common telecom wavelengths, including 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm.

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Telecom Optical Amplifiers

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs' optical amplifiers for telecom applications are available as complete benchtop systems or as pigtailed butterfly packages. Our line of benchtop optical amplifiers includes a praseodymium-doped fluoride fiber amplifier (PDFA) and erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). Our optical amplifiers available in pigtailed butterfly packages include InP/InGaAsP or GaAs/InGaAs semiconductor optical amplifiers (BOAs or SOAs), and high-speed optical switches.

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Ultrafast Photodetector with Current Monitor, 700 - 870 nm, DC - 12 GHz, FC/PC

DXM12CF

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Thorlabs, Inc.

DXM12CF - Thorlabs, Inc.

The DXM12CF Ultrafast Detector is a DC - 12 GHz, fiber-coupled, GaAs-based photodetector designed for applications in the 700 nm - 870 nm wavelength range. The core element of the detector is the fiber-coupled, hermetically sealed, microwave detector module. For convenience and simplicity of use, the module is mounted inside a rugged housing that includes a rechargeable battery, current monitor circuitry, and a digital display of the DC photocurrent.

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Ultrafast Photodetector with Current Monitor, 700 - 870 nm, DC - 25 GHz, FC/PC

DXM25CF

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Thorlabs, Inc.

DXM25CF - Thorlabs, Inc.

The DXM25CF Ultrafast Detector is a DC - 25 GHz, fiber-coupled, GaAs-based photodetector designed for applications in the 700 nm - 870 nm wavelength range. The core element of the detector is the fiber-coupled, hermetically sealed, microwave detector module. For convenience and simplicity of use, the module is mounted inside a rugged housing that includes a rechargeable battery, current monitor circuitry, and a digital display of the DC photocurrent.

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Motion Control

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Thorlabs, Inc.

Thorlabs, Inc.

Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to our selection of Motion Control products, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs’ motion control products are separated into manual and motorized linear and rotation stages, multiaxis platforms, actuators, and controllers. The manual and motorized stages can frequently be configured into 1-, 2-, or 3-axis solutions. Since many of the stages are available in either manual or motorized versions, creating a custom system is easy. For nanopositioning applications like waveguide and fiber coupling, our line of multiaxis flexure stages are ideal. Both the motorized stages and the multiaxis platforms are supported by a complete line of controllers for the various motors and piezoelectric actuators. In addition, we support custom and OEM motion control applications with an extensive line of manual, motorized, and piezo actuators as well as threaded adjustment screws.