CW Lasers White Papers

After reading this white paper, you will come to understand the fundamentally entangled relationship between the range and velocity resolution of a lidar system and why it is so important to use single frequency laser sources for velocity measurement. This article will further go on to provide a brief overview of fiber laser technology and explain why they have become the light source of choice for most commercial lidar applications. Lastly, in the article, the LRL2 single frequency fiber laser from BKtel is presented as an example of the types of specifications required to lay the foundation for a successful Doppler lid… Read More

Selecting a laser source for your application can be overwhelming. There are many types of lasers with various features, specifications, and integration levels to choose from. It is essential to understand the differences, benefits, and drawbacks of these options when choosing a laser for your project. On this page, we start with the basics, explaining what a laser is and how it works. Then we discuss solid-state lasers, how we categorize them, and details on the various sub-types we offer. Finally, we have a section dedicated to helping you choose the best laser, where we discuss wavelengths, beam & optical parameters, integration levels, and more. Over the last 25 years, we have worked extensively with many various laser companies, scientists and engineers, … Read More