Montana Photonics Industry Alliance hosted Senator Daines (R-MT)

Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) recently met with the Montana Photonics Industry Alliance to discuss the positive economic impact of the optics and photonics industry in the state.

Senator Daines co-chairs the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL). The bipartisan, bicameral Caucus is set to launch at a virtual event on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 2:30 pm EDT, and the National Photonics Initiative invites you to be part of the event.

The O&P Caucus will work to educate members of Congress and their staff about the importance of light-based research and technologies to the US economy, security, and scientific excellence. Advocating for federal investment, the Caucus will serve as a positive, proactive voice for the optics and photonics community within Congress and as a bridge to the Administration.

The launch event will feature remarks from the four co-chairs and Administration officials as well as a short Q&A session. To attend, you must register.

As co-leaders of the National Photonics Initiative, SPIE – the international society for optics and photonics and OSA have worked closely with Congress over the past year to establish this Caucus. We are very excited about this new voice for the optics and photonics community and look forward to your participation and support.

VIDEO: LDTC LAB Series Instrument Quick Start

Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) recently met with the Montana Photonics Industry Alliance to discuss the positive economic impact of the optics and photonics industry in the state.

Senator Daines co-chairs the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL). The bipartisan, bicameral Caucus is set to launch at a virtual event on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 2:30 pm EDT, and the National Photonics Initiative invites you to be part of the event.

The O&P Caucus will work to educate members of Congress and their staff about the importance of light-based research and technologies to the US economy, security, and scientific excellence. Advocating for federal investment, the Caucus will serve as a positive, proactive voice for the optics and photonics community within Congress and as a bridge to the Administration.

The launch event will feature remarks from the four co-chairs and Administration officials as well as a short Q&A session. To attend, you must register.

As co-leaders of the National Photonics Initiative, SPIE – the international society for optics and photonics and OSA have worked closely with Congress over the past year to establish this Caucus. We are very excited about this new voice for the optics and photonics community and look forward to your participation and support.

LDTC LAB Series Instruments Improve Laser Diode System Performance

The LDTC LAB series instruments combine best-in-class low noise, high-end digital control laser diode driver technology with an IntelliTune® smart temperature controller. If you need stable wavelength, stable temperature, stable laser diode current or power, or low noise, these offer the best performance and value.

Two models are available, the LD2TC5 LAB and the LD5TC10 LAB. The LD2TC5 LAB outputs up to 2 and 5 A for the laser and thermoelectric, respectively. The LD5TC10 LAB outputs up to 5 and 10 A. Both models offer 10 V of laser compliance voltage and 15 V of thermoelectric compliance voltage.

The intuitive touchscreen interface and IntelliTune® PID control algorithm simplify precision operation.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Low Noise for Narrow Linewidth
  • High Temperature Stability for Stable Wavelength
  • High Laser Current Stability for Repeatable Scans
  • Temperature stability better than 0.0009°C
  • Laser cumulative current noise of 7 μA RMS
  • Noise current density 30 nA/√Hz
  • CC mode bandwidth of 450 kHz
  • The touch-screen interface makes operation intuitive and simple.
  • Load failure protection
  • Over- and under-temperature limits on the load
  • Current/voltage limits for both TEC and laser
  • Automatic laser shutdown upon TEC error available
  • Supports A, B and C type lasers
  • Compatible with most temperature sensors

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Configure Power Supply (0:56)
Configure Temperature Control (1:48)
Configure Laser System (3:58)
External Laser Setpoint (5:50)

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