Spectroscopy
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SLP-1050 Light source in Spectroscopy
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Fast, real-time measurements to support high-throughput industrial processes
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Superior spectral stability, the SLP-1050 improves spectral stability by an order of magnitude vs. legacy supercontinuum sources
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Class IIIb laser enables use in manufacturing environments with minimal safety requirements, allowing operation by non-specialist personnel
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Effortless integration for easy adoption in OEM and industrial setups
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Compact design optimized for space-constrained setups and integration into portable or mobile instruments
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Ideal for inline spectroscopy, ensuring process control without interruption
Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that measures how materials interact with light -through absorption, transmission, or emission. It detects the transmission or reflection of light at different frequencies through the sample, the missing light that is absorbed in the material can then be found, yielding a “unique fingerprint” of the material, providing detailed insights into their chemical composition and physical properties.
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Light sources - Halogen or SCG?
Many of today’s spectroscopy systems use halogen light sources, which couple poorly into optical fibers, resulting in significant power loss. To compensate, they require long integration times, making them unsuitable for fast-paced industrial or medical applications. Wideband lasers offer far more efficient fiber coupling, delivering significantly higher brightness than halogen sources. However, traditional wideband lasers suffer from spectral instability, which often requires averaging across thousands of pulses. This again limits their use in high-speed industrial environments where real-time performance is critical.
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This new generation of wideband light source is set to drive higher quality control standards in sectors such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and materials manufacturing.
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The SLP-1050 Wideband laser to the rescue
Designed to transform spectroscopy in production environments, SuperLight Photonics’ latest solution delivers exceptional results compared to traditional light sources. Its spectral stability is unprecedented relative to legacy supercontinuum lasers, and its brightness outclasses halogen-based alternatives. Its combination of high sensitivity, short integration times, and its miniaturized, portable form factor enables rapid inline spectroscopy analysis.
Breakthrough light source for next-gen spectroscopy applications - high brightness and high spectral stability enabling high sensitivity & short integration times
Our technology delivers an alternative light source to traditional halogen and laser-based spectroscopy systems. By combining exceptional spectral stability, high brightness, and a compact form factor, we enable real-time, inline testing and analysis, bringing high-performance spectroscopy directly to the production line for demanding industrial applications.
Spectroscopy is only as good as the light behind it,
so choose wisely!
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Wideband light sources may look similar on paper, but in practice the differences are massive.
Brightness, spectral range, spectral stability, and scalability determine how fast, accurate, and practical spectroscopy systems can be.
In the table below, we break down the real-world performance of different spectroscopy light sources:
💡 Halogen & plasma lamps
💡 LEDs & SLEDs
💡 Legacy supercontinuum lasers
✨ And our on-chip supercontinuum laser light source
The takeaway?
You no longer have to compromise or choose between performance or practicality - modern spectroscopy can finally have both.
Feature | Halogen Plasma | LED | SLED | Legacy Supercontinuum | SuperLight Photonics |
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Brightness | (Very) Low | Very Low | High | High | High |
Spectral Range | Wide | Narrow | Narrow | Wide | Wide |
Spectral Stability | Not pulsed | Not pulsed | Medium | Low | High |
Scalabilty | Limited - Phasing out | High | High | Low | High |