Laser & Light Sources
A Suitable Source for Every Application
Light is the starting point of every photonic system—but different applications require very different sources.
From broadband illumination and narrow-linewidth lasers to ultrafast systems and compact semiconductor light sources, Laser 2000 offers solutions spanning the UV, VIS, NIR and SWIR spectral ranges.Our Photonics Advisors help you select the best source based on wavelength, optical performance, operating mode, application and integration requirements
Connecting Photonics. Creating Solutions.
Choosing the Right Light Source
Start with the Application
• Selecting a light source involves more than choosing a light colour or wavelength. The right technology depends on the application in which the light will be used. Foreach setup there are several characteristics to consider, for example:
- Central) Wavelength, Light Colour, or Correlated Colour Temperature
- Spectral Bandwidth
- Illumination Geometry
- Optical Power
- Operation Mode
- Beam Characteristics
- Stability
- Modulation
- Integration Requirements
Thanks to our broad portfolio and deep application expertise, we can objectively compare different source technologies while considering the complete optical chain, from source and optics through to detection and measurement.
Technologies
What Does Your Application Need?
Light Sources for Imaging
Create the contrast, uniformity and spectral conditions required for your machine vision application.
LED Illumination for Analytics
Ensure controlled, repeatable excitation and illumination conditions for analytical and scientific measurement.
Spectroscopy Lamps & Light Sources
Provide defined broadband or specialised illumination for spectroscopy, analytical measurement and optical characterization.
Line Lasers
Reveal shape or position for machine vision, positioning, measurement and 3D applications.
Solid-State & Stabilized CW Lasers
Generate precise, continuous optical output where wavelength stability, beam quality and reliable operation matter.
Pulsed & Ultrashort-Pulse Lasers
Deliver optical energy in short time intervals for demanding scientific, industrial and analytical applications.
VCSELs & Semiconductor Sources
Integrate efficient semiconductor-based emitters into sensing, illumination, communication and OEM systems.
Applications
Start by choosing your application.
Machine Vision & Inspection
Spectroscopy & Analytics
Research & Development
Industrial Processing
Sensing & Instrumentation
Biomedical & Life Science
Why Laser 2000
A broad technology portfolio combined with application-focused consulting.
Broad Light Source Portfolio
LED and broadband illumination, spectroscopy sources, CW lasers, pulsed and ultrafast lasers, and semiconductor sources.
Full Spectral Range
Technologies spanning UV, VIS, NIR and SWIR wavelengths.
Application-Focused Consulting
Selection guided by your optical requirements, application and system environment.
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Not Sure Which Light Source Fits?
Our Photonics Advisors are happy to help. They will assess your application and integration requirements and support you selecting the right light source technology.