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The MTL-3 mini TEA CO2 laser is an extremely compact laser
system offering high performance specifications for a
variety of scientific and
industrial applications.
It has
built in flexibility, being easily operated in either
multi-mode or single mode, with or without grating tuning
and can be delivered as either a horizontally or
vertically polarised unit. Sealed, flowing gas or slow
flow (gas bleed) operation further enhance the wide range
of options available with this magnificent package when
used with the Gas Handling System. An optional thermocirculator, the TH1 is also available for higher
repetition rate use up to 200Hz.
The untuned version, operating at 10.6 µm, is rated at an
output energy of 150
mJ / pulse multi-mode, or 80 mJ /
pulse single transverse mode (TEMoo). The nominal pulse
width is 50 ns (FWHM).
The grating tuned version operates
on more than 60 lines between 9.2 µm and 10.8 µm. Maximum
energy is 50 mJ / pulse on the strongest lines.
The unit comes with a compact, switched
mode, power supply the MTL-PS, housed in a 19" cabinet (3U
high). It is capable of delivering up to 1000 J / sec at
between 19 and 25 kV and can be located up to 10 m from
the laser head. For low command jitter and high
reliability the laser firing is controlled by a thyratron.
An LCD indicates operator selectable voltage and
repetition rate. An innovative arc protection circuit is
incorporated into the safety features along with
temperature and external safety interlocks.
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