Darwin-Duo: 1-10 kHz, up to 60 mJ

Dual Pulse Lasers for PIV Applications

Compact single laser head for easy integration into PIV systems
 Nd:YLF    60 mJ @ 1 kHz 
 100 W @ 3 kHz    527 nm 
High Energy | Identical Pulses | kHz Repetition Rates

LASER CONTROL UNIT

PIV OPTIONS

  • Compact external beam combination box for easy beam overlap adjustment
  • High speed process shutter
  • Independent timing control for the two pulses by external trigger
  • Repetition rates up to 10 kHz
  • Nd:YLF vs. Nd:YAG host upgrade for lower vs. higher repetition rates
  • 25 ft (7.6 m) long umbilical cable

Features

  • Dual cavity chamber for any delay setting (including overlap)
  • Optimized for two identical pulses
  • Easy to integrate into PIV system
  • Highest energy pulse pairs   
  • Matched beam divergence within the pulse pair     
  • Spatial beam overlap   
  • Low trigger timing jitter
  • Choice of circular or crossed polarization  
  • Smooth, round beams for easy data analysis
  • Industry-proven reliability

Applications

  • Time-Resolved PIV   
  • Turbulent Flow Analysis 
  • LIF   
  • Combustion Analysis   
  • Fuel Injector Studies
  • Blood Flows   
  • Spray Analysis 
  • Micro-Fluidics   
  • Micro-PIV

LASER CONTROL UNIT / SOFTWARE

  • Advanced laser control electronics
  • Easy connectivity
  • Powerful laser control software
  • Runs on Windows-based OS (XP and newer)
  • USB interface
  • Multi-lingual support
  • Control of current, frequency, trigger mode
  • Monitoring and display of real-time laser parameters

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model1 527-100-M 527-80-M 527-60-M 527-40-M
  Wavelength 527 nm
  Total Energy @ 0.1-1 kHz 60 mJ 50 mJ 40 mJ 30 mJ
  Average Power @ 3 kHz 100 W 80 W 60 W 40 W
  Repetition Rate 0.1 to 10 kHz
  Pulse Duration < 210 ns < 230 ns < 250 ns < 270 ns
  Energy Stability < 0.5% RMS
  Beam Quality M2 < 22
  1. Performance at 1 kHz unless otherwise noted.