Making Advanced Laser Spectroscopy Accessible to Undergraduates
A new publication discusses a compact, affordable instrument for measuring bimolecular quenching rate constants. This device was developed for teaching undergraduates at the University of California San Diego. The paper is entitled, “Update of a Classic: A Compact Fiber-Optic-Based Laser Luminescence Instrument To Measure Bimolecular Quenching Rate Constants.”
Using a UV-laser-pumped dye laser and fiber optics, students can gain hands-on experience with time-resolved laser measurements. The MNL 100 nitrogen laser from LTB Lasertechnik Berlin is a key component of the instrument. It is small and compact, because it does not need an external gas supply. It also has an extremely long operating life.
LTB is excited that their lasers could contribute to chemistry education.
About the MNL 100 Nitrogen Laser
The MNL 100 nitrogen laser from LTB represents the cutting edge in compact UV lasers. It does not need an external gas supply. With a total volume of less than 3 liters, it weighs approximately 3.5 kg.
Features of the MNL 100 include:
- Wavelength of 337.1 nm
- Up to 130 µJ pulse energy
- Extremely long operating life due to a sealed discharge cartridge in metal-ceramic technology
- High precision through a directly switching solid-state power switch
- Warranty for 60 million pulses
- Patented
- Certifications: CE, ETL-Report No. 05KFI005386 (UL, CSA, VDE, Semco), ROHS, FDA
- Compatible with VSL337i OEM, VSL-337-ND
For more information or a quotation for LTB products, contact IL Photonics.