Product Short Description
Technical Specifications
- Laser Type: Helium-neon (HeNe), continuous-wave (CW), dual-frequency, linearly polarized.
- Wavelength:
- F1: 632.991501 nm (vertical polarization).
- F2: 632.991528 nm (horizontal polarization).
- Frequency Difference: 20 MHz ± 1600 Hz.
- Output Power:
- Minimum: >400 μW (configurable beam diameters: 3 mm or 6 mm).
- Nominal: 525 μW (6 mm narrow beam).
- Beam Characteristics:
- Diameter: 3 mm or 6 mm (selectable via part number).
- Usable Length: 2 m (3 mm beam) or 25 m (6 mm beam).
- Pointing Stability: <0.1 arcsec/°C.
- Polarization Orthogonality: 90° ± 0.5°.
Description
- Electrical Requirements:
- Power Supply: +15 VDC ± 0.5 V @ 2.1 A; -15 VDC ± 0.5 V @ 1.2 A.
- Dissipation: 39 W (operation); 50 W (peak during warm-up).
- Physical Attributes:
- Dimensions: 12 lb (5.5 kg), aluminum housing with Ultem 2400 feet.
- Cable Clearance: 5.3 inches (135 mm).
- Environmental Adaptability:
- Operating Temperature: 10–30°C.
- Storage Temperature: -40–75°C.
- Humidity: 0–90% RH (non-condensing).
Functional Features
- Dual-Frequency Output: Enables heterodyne interferometry for high-resolution displacement tracking and surface profile measurements.
- Optical Isolation: Protects against back-reflection interference from measurement systems, enhancing stability in multi-axis setups.
- Low Noise: Minimizes phase fluctuations, critical for nanometer-scale precision in semiconductor manufacturing and optical component testing.
- Fast Warm-Up: Achieves laser light emission in <10 seconds (typical), with wavelength stability within 10 minutes.
- Compatibility: Works seamlessly with ZYGO’s ZMI 240x/4X04 measurement boards and ZMI 501a measurement housings for multi-axis expansion.
Application Scenarios
- Semiconductor Manufacturing:
- Photolithography Alignment: Ensures sub-micron accuracy in wafer positioning and mask alignment.
- Surface Inspection: Measures wafer flatness and detects defects in real-time.
- Precision Metrology:
- Laser Interferometry: Used in Fizeau and white-light interferometers for calibrating length standards, gauge blocks, and optical components.
- CNC Machine Calibration: Provides high-precision position feedback for five-axis machining centers and ultra-precision lathes.
- Aerospace & Defense:
- Satellite Optics Testing: Aligns and tests space telescopes and satellite mirrors with sub-nanometer resolution.
- Turbine Blade Inspection: Monitors thermal deformation of high-temperature engine components.
- Medical & Life Sciences:
- Ophthalmic Surgery: Guides LASIK procedures with precise laser positioning.
- Microscopy: Enhances stability in super-resolution imaging systems.
- Quantum Research:
- Gravitational Wave Detection: Supports ultra-sensitive length measurements in LIGO-like experiments.
- Superconductivity Studies: Measures thermal expansion of low-temperature materials.
Industry Compliance
- Laser Safety: Class II laser (conforms to NCDRH regulations).
- Environmental Standards: Designed for industrial environments with shock resistance (40G, 11 ms) and vibration tolerance.
- Calibration Accuracy: Vacuum wavelength stability of ±0.1 ppm over 24 hours, ensuring long-term measurement reliability.
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