New 532 nm Millennia Pro Laser Sets New Level of Reliability
Mountain View, CA -- Spectra-Physics has announced the release of the new Millennia Pro™ series of CW diode-pumped green lasers, the latest generation of their industry-leading Millennia® product line. These new Millennia Pro lasers feature an improved opto-mechanical design as well as state-of-the-art ProLite™ diode pump technology featuring high reliability, stable output and extremely long lifetime. The extended diode lifetime is backed up by the most comprehensive warranty program currently offered for this type of laser. Millennia Pro models are available with 2, 5, 6, 8, and 10 watts of output power and with a choice of research or industrial-grade packaging.
Spectra-Physics President Steve Sheng explains, "When we launched the original Millennia laser in 1996 it was the first all solid state laser to offer multiwatt CW green output. It became an overnight market leader because its low noise and solid state reliability make it the ideal replacement for ion lasers. But customer expectations have moved on from the days of gas lasers, and today, end users expect even more in terms of reliability and longevity from their solid state lasers. The innovations in the Millennia Pro itself and the ProLite pump diodes ensure the Millennia Pro will meet the needs of even the most demanding applications in terms of reliability, longevity, and an even lower cost of ownership."
Spectra-Physics is also backing the long-term performance of the pump diodes with a lifetime replacement service contract. This will be a major advantage in research labs where unplanned capital expenses are extremely difficult to accommodate due to funding constraints. This program will also be useful in industrial applications where it will allow the overall operating costs for laser-based systems to be forecast with unprecedented confidence.
Applications for these Millennia PRO lasers include pumping Ti:sapphire lasers, Raman spectroscopy & imaging, and as optical tweezers for micro-manipulation tasks.