Industrial Fiber Optics manufactures both diode and helium neon lasers. All diode lasers produce laser radiation of 635 nm, while the helium neon laser—s radiation is 632.8 nm. (Other wavelengths can be custom made.) Choose from six models in both the diode and helium neon products. Variations in models are either optical power levels or modulation bandwidth. With 12 different laser models to choose from, our laser line is the most comprehensive in the industry.
All are packaged in our traditional brilliant, transparent, impact-resistant blue laser housings which add exceptional educational appeal. All lasers incorporate Industrial Fiber Optics— trademark solid dependability. Specifications for all lasers are listed below.
Laser Selection
Attempting to compare all the makes and models of lasers in today's busy market can be confusing. To help you make your best informed choice we have prepared the table below. It lists laser education applications and the best laser choice for a particular use. The top row lists all of our major laser product categories. In general, helium neon lasers are the preferred choice if you require long coherence length and wavelength stability for optical interformetric experiments. Diode lasers are the best choice for communications experiments. Questions? Industrial Fiber Optics technical staff will be happy to help you select the correct laser for your specific needs. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, call 480-804-1227.
| Experiments/Model | IF-RL | IF-VL | IF-UL | IF-HN | IF-HNM |
| Refraction & reflection | $ | $$ | $$ | $ | $$ |
| Lens | $ | $$ | $$ | $ | $ |
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Beam
convergence & divergence |
$ | $$ | $$ | $ | $$ |
| Diffraction | < | < | < | $ | $$ |
| Polarization | Linear polarization | Linear polarization | Linear polarization | Random polarization | Random polarization |
| Holography | N/R | N/R | N/R | $1 | $$1 |
| Perimeter security | $ | $$ | $$ | $ | $$ |
| Light shows | $ | $$ | $$ | $ | $$ |
| Voice communications | $ | N/R | $$ Most versatile | N/S | $ |
| Baseband video transmission | N/S | $ | N/S | N/S | N/S |
| RF video transmission | N/S | N/S | Best choice | N/S | N/S |
$ Best laser value for the application
$$ Laser is well suited to application, but other, lower priced, alternatives exist.
< Functional, but not particularly well performing.
N/S Not suitable.
N/R Not recommended for first-time holography efforts although, with practice, acceptable holograms can be produced.
1 The higher the laser's power, the quicker the exposure.