Hyperchromator
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- Model: Mountain Photonics Hyperchromator
High output tuneable light source
The Hyperchromator
An efficient high output tuneable light source utilising the high-brightness Energetiq EQ-99X LDLS™ Laser Driven Light Source and a specially designed monochromator has been developed by Mountain Photonics.
The Hyperchromator uses an off-axis parabolic mirror to focus the broadband light generated by the small plasma spot of the LDLS™ directly onto a diffraction grating, and then off a second mirror to an exit port.
As no entrance slit is used, the optical efficiency of the system is very high - typically f/1.5 or f/2, depending on the required resolution or throughput. A white light bypass output is also available.
The output port has been designed to allow for a multitude of illumination or light coupling options. By using standard catalogue components, the Hyperchromator can be easily integrated into an application.
| Specifications | |
| Optical input | Energetiq EQ-99X light source, coupled directly to the monochromator |
| Optical output, choose from... |
SMA or FC/PC quartz fibres with 100-400 µm core diameter Free-radiating with adjustable gap or Other collimation options |
| Wavelength range | 190-2500 nm*, 2 grids |
| Aperture | f/1.5 or f/2, depending on the required resolution or throughput |
| Bandwidth | 1-10 nm FWHM* |
| Output | Up to 500 µW (at 6 nm FWHM, 400 µm fibre and blaze wavelength of the grating) |
| Repeatability | 0.1 nm (Typical) |
| Scanning speed | 40-100 nm/s* |
| Interface | USB/RS-232, LabVIEW™-based GUI |
| * Dependant on choice of grating and other variables | |
The Hyperchromator is controlled via USB/RS-232 and an intuitive GUI, with LabVIEW™ and other software libraries supported.
Existing owners of an Energetiq EQ-99X LDLS™ can add tuneability by purchasing the Hyperchromator unit alone. Please contact us for details
Hyperchromator Datasheet