High power 633nm red laser diode challenges He-Ne Gas laser market

OCLARO HL63163DG: a tiny red laser diode that delivers 100mW single-transverse-mode optical output power at 633nm in the visible wavelength band. Device serves as realistic alternative to large, expensive and wasteful He-Ne gas lasers. Product is compact, both cost and energy-efficient and provides increased measurement speed, stability and accuracy, all the essential performance characteristics for biomedical and industrial applications, previously only achievable when using He-Ne gas lasers.

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