Spectral Shaping
Effective spectral shaping for a broad range of applications.
When used in conjunction with a dispersive optic (static grating or prism), the GLV® can be effectively used in spectral shaping applications. The dispersive optic spectrally spreads the beam onto the GLV®, which is then used to selectively attenuate regions of the spectrum. After reflection from the GLV®, the same dispersive optic recombines the spectrally shaped beam.
The GLV® is well suited to spectral shaping applications incorporating super-continuum (broadband) lasers. Recently, the GLV® was demonstrated in a novel solar simulator for advanced photo-voltaic characterization. This system demonstrated record-setting performance in spectral resolution, intensity resolution and power handling.
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Controllers
Cosmo (Predetermined Data Controller)
For development and production.
Resources
Further information and application notes
Dynamic Gain Equalizer Presentation
A presentation outlining the principle of operation and benefits of using the GLV® device as a Dynamic Gain Equalizer (DGE) for managing DWDM channels in optical networks.
GLV-Based Solar Simulator
Describes a high-concentration, spectrally programmable solar simulator using a super-continuum laser and GLV® technology to accurately test multi-junction concentrator photovoltaics.
Seasonal Diurnal Air Mass Solar Sim Proceedings II
Conference proceedings detailing the use of a GLV®-based solar simulator to model the effects of changing air mass conditions on solar cell performance.
Maskless Lithography
Embracing the future with maskless solutions.
UV amplitude modulation for high throughput sub-micron resolution maskless lithography.
Laser Material Processing
Higher productivity in laser material processing.
Black marking for logos, text, and even halftone images. Plus etching, polishing, thin film removal, and more.
Spectral Shaping
Effective spectral shaping for a broad range of applications.
Dynamically shape light spectra at high speeds for industrial, medical and communication applications.
3D Printing
Accelerate productivity of plastic additive manufacturing process.
High power CW patterned swaths for intricate and large piece plastic sinter AM at high throughput.
Digital Printing
CTP plate-setters of the highest productivity in the world.
Beautiful 2400 dpi print plates created in record time.
Emerging Technologies
Endless possibilities with high speed MEMS.
Microscopy, novel computing, optical communications, sensing - endless possibilities for amplitude and phase modulation.