10 Jan 2007 Cobolt AB announces the release of higher power models of the Cobolt CalypsoTM lasers. The single-line Cobolt CalypsoTM is now available with up to 100 mW at 491 nm and the Cobolt Dual CalypsoTM with up to 50+50 mW at 491+532 nm. The Cobolt Calypso™ family consists of continuous-wave solid-state lasers operating at fixed wavelengths in the blue and green. The single-line Calypso laser emits at 491 nm and the unique Dual Calypso laser emits simultaneously at 491 and 532 nm in one beam. The output power of these lasers has now been scaled to 100 mW and 50+50 mW respectively, while maintaining the same compact package and optical performance as the lower power models.
All Cobolt lasers are single-frequency lasers with very narrow spectral bandwidth (typically <30 MHz). Built on a robust platform they feature low noise (rms noise <0.3%; peak-to-peak noise <3%), excellent beam quality (M2<1.1) and low power consumption (the full system consumes <40W). The wavelengths and beam characteristics match very well those of the Ar-ion lasers and the laser housing has a mechanical outline compatible with the current industry standard for blue solid-state Ar-ion laser alternatives.
The higher power levels make the Cobolt Calypso™ lasers particularly attrative for demanding applications including cell sorting, spinning-disc or line-scanning confocal microscopy, high throughput bioanalysis and laser doppler velocimetry.
The Cobolt CalypsoTM lasers are available with an ultra-compact controller unit especially designed for OEM integration. The controller comes in a robust metal housing with mounting holes for convenient handling and installation, and for optimum heat dissipation. It is equipped with standard connectors for power supply (5V, 8A) and for remote operation and monitoring of the laser system via digital (RS-232) or analog interfaces. The Cobolt Calypso lasers are also available with a CDRH-compatible controller for stand-alone use. |
