Our 488 nm lasers

At HÜBNER Photonics we have a wide variety of innovative lasers that cater to specific needs. One of our models, the Cobolt 06-MLD (modulated laser diode) 488 nm laser, is a compact diode laser intended for plug and play usage. This means it is easily configured and designed to be simply dropped into any experiment. Controlled either through our Monitor software or using your own software, the Cobolt 06-01 Series of lasers can be modulated up to 150 MHz using digital modulation.

Even though the Cobolt 06-MLD 488 nm laser is a modern diode laser, lasers at this wavelength have been available long before the invention of the diode laser. Traditionally lasers at this wavelength were argon ion based, the disadvantage is that today these traditional gas lasers are comparatively large and consume inherently inefficient. Thus the compact, plug and play 06-MLD 488 nm laser is making life easier for modern day biologists and scientists.

Advantages of Cobolt’s 06-MLD 488nm laser

Our 06-MLD 488 nm laser is very well suited to scientific and OEM applications. It is a high-performance laser with excellent reliability laser makeing it ideal for use in multiple scientific fields such including life sciences. All of these features mean that the 06-MLD 488 nm laser is one of the most versatile lasers on offer at the moment. This type of laser comes in a few different output powers, the choice of which will depend upon the end use of the laser itself. As an all-round trustworthy laser, we at Cobolt feel that the 06-MLD 488 nm laser is hard to beat, manufactured with our propriority method of HTCure™ for robustness and reliability.

Applications for the 06-MLD 488 nm laser

The 06-MLD 488 nm laser is perfect for fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. In fluorescence microscopy the laser is used to excite fluorophores which in turn are imaged typically in a microscope and the specific properties of interest are analyzed. Each laser type has a different wavelength that activates specific fluorophores. All the lasers in the 06-01 Series have wavelengths targeting excitation of common fluorophores.

Sold seperately or combined with other wavelengths into a multi-line laser, Skyra, or laser combiner C-FLEX. If you are interested in tunable laser light then the choose our C-WAVE.

The Cobolt 08-NLD 488 nm laser is a narrowline laser, perfect for Raman spectroscopy!

Cobolt 06-01 Series

Plug & play modulated CW lasers

Wavelength: 375 nm – 1064 nm
Power: 40 mW – 400 mW
Applications: Microscopy, flow cytometry, optogenetics
Plug & play modulated CW lasers

Cobolt 06-01 Series offers lasers over a large wavelength range in a compact plug and play format. The Series consists of high performance fixed wavelength diode laser modules (MLD) and diode-pumped lasers (DPL). High speed direct modulation capability and true off during modulation makes them ideal for applications in bioimaging and quantum technologies.

375 nm - 1064 nm, up to 400 mW

Up to 100 MHz modulation

Fully harmonized electrical interface and industry standard 12 V power supply input

Integrated clean-up filter on all diode wavelengths

Versatile and precise intensity modulation in digital or analog mode with true OFF-state (>70 dB), linear optical response and stable illumination across varying duty cycles

Fiber pigtailed configuration available

Compatible with C-FLEX Laser Combiner

Ultra-robust, proven reliability

24 months warranty and < 2 weeks standard lead time

Applications
Perfect for fluorescence microscopy, super resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, optogenetics, quantum technology
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Cobolt 08-01 Series

Compact narrow linewidth lasers

Wavelength: 405 nm – 1064 nm
Power: 25 mW – 500 mW
Applications: Raman spectroscopy, interferometry, dynamic light scattering.
Compact narrow linewidth lasers

The Cobolt 08-01 Series is a family of compact narrow linewidth continuous-wave lasers, including high performance single frequency diode pumped lasers (DPL) as well as frequency stabilized diode lasers (NLD). This Series offers the broadest wavelength range and highest performance lasers on the market for Raman spectroscopy.

405 nm – 1064 nm, up to 500 mW

Excellent wavelength stability, < 1 pm (over ±3 °C, 8 hrs)

Guaranteed excellent spectral purity, > 80 dB

Integrated electronics

Integrated optional optical isolator and spectral clean-up filter

Fiber coupled option

Ultra-robust, proven reliability

Ensured stable narrow linewidth emission over the full laser lifetime and a wide range of operating conditions

24 months warranty, unlimited hours

Applications
Perfect for Raman Spectroscopy, Interferometry, Quantum Research

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Cobolt Skyra™

A revolutionary multi-line laser platform

Wavelength: 405 nm – 685 nm
Power: 50 mW, 100 mW
Applications: Microscopy, flow cytometry
A revolutionary multi-line laser platform
Cobolt Skyra™ is an extremely compact, permanently aligned, plug & play, multi-line laser with up to 4 laser lines and control electronics integrated into one single, temperature-controlled package, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand!

405 nm - 785 nm, up to 100 mW of output power per line

Robust package, fully integrated electronics and user friendly software control

Analog and digital modulation capability on all lines

Fiber coupled option available with full spectral coverage 405 - 785 nm

Hermetically sealed packages, proven reliability

Applications
Perfect for Ar+ replacement, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and Optogenetics
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C-FLEX

The compact and flexible laser combiner

Wavelength: 375 nm – 1064 nm
Power: 50 mW – 1000 mW
Applications: Microscopy, Raman, holography
The compact and flexible laser combiner
The C-FLEX laser combiner harnesses the quality and reliability of the Cobolt high performance lasers. The C-FLEX laser combiners are available in three platform sizes (C4, C6, and C8) and can be equipped with up to 4, 6, or 8 Cobolt lasers. C-FLEX can be fully customized, or is available as application-specific configurations. The design allows for full flexibility in the choice of laser technology, ranging from plug and play diode lasers to high power, single frequency diode pumped lasers. NEW! Explore the flexibility of the C-FLEX platform by using our free online configurator tool - Design my own C-FLEX. Build a 2D model of your C-FLEX design based on your selected lasers and options. Download the drawing, along with a complete list of articles, for a super-easy request-a-quotation process!

Combine up to 4 or up to 6 wavelengths

32 available wavelengths from 375 nm to 1064 nm, up to 1000 mW

Easy to install and field upgradeable

High speed modulation capability on all colors

Fiber coupling options with single or dual ports

Electro-mechanical shutter options

Optional laser-external output power monitoring

Applications
Fluorescence Microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Holography , Flow Cytometry, Optogenetics, Argon-Ion Replacement, Multi-Disciplinary Applications and Custom Solutions.
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C-WAVE Series

Widely tunable continuous-wave lasers

Wavelength: 450 nm – 1900 nm
Power: 200 mW – 1000 mW
Applications: Nanophotonics, quantum research, Raman (TERS)
Widely tunable continuous-wave lasers
C-WAVE tunable lasers are widely tunable continuous wave (cw) laser light sources covering an unprecedented range of wavelengths in the visible and near IR range.

Wavelength coverage from 450 nm up to 3.5 µm

Up to 250 nm gap-free tuning range in the visible

Single frequency operation with < 500 kHz typical linewidth

Output powers up to Watt-level

C-WAVE tunable lasers offer several tuning mechanisms, ranging from a fully automated wavelength approach to truly continuous mode-hope free scans over tens of GHz. In closed-loop operation, a long term frequency stability as good as +/- 2 MHz over hours can be achieved. They operate fully automated without the requirement of consumables.
Model Overview
The C-WAVE product line makes use of optical parametric oscillators and Ti:Sapphire lasers to cover the visible and NIR wavelength range. Different pump laser power and wavelength option tailor C-WAVE to your application in Holography, High resolution spectroscopy or Resonant Raman spectroscopy.
Applications
C-WAVE tunable lasers are field proven in applications such as color center research and other Quantum technologies, Nanophotonics, holography, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and high resolution spectroscopy.
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