This chart shows colors of the visible light spectrum, and the associated wavelengths in nanometers. Ranges are traditionally given as: ultraviolet light, 100-400 nm; visible light, 400-750 nm; and infrared, 750 nm-1 mm.
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Major laser wavelengths
This chart shows common types of lasers, and the major wavelengths associated with them. (Additional charts showing ion lasers' major wavelengths are on this page.)
Lexel model numbers are given for applicable Gas-Ion and deep UV Gas-Ion Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) lasers. For more information, click on the Lexel model number link. Note that additional custom laser wavelengths may be possible; contact Cambridge Lasers for more information.
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Lasing Medium |
Laser Type |
Wavelength |
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FAR INFRARED | ||
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Er:Glass |
Solid State |
1540 nm |
|
NEAR INFRARED | ||
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Cr:Forsterite |
Solid State |
1150-1350 nm |
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HeNe |
Gas |
1152 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
1090 nm |
|
Nd:YAP |
Solid State |
1080 nm |
|
Nd:YAG |
Solid State |
1064 nm |
|
Nd:Glass |
Solid State |
1060 nm |
|
Nd:YLF |
Solid State |
1053 nm |
|
Nd:YLF |
Solid State |
1047 nm |
|
InGaAs |
Semiconductor |
980 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
799.3 nm |
|
Cr:LiSAF |
Solid State |
780-1060 nm |
|
GaAs/GaAlAs |
Semiconductor |
780-905 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
752.5 nm |
|
Ti:Sapphire |
Solid State |
700-1000 nm |
|
VISIBLE | ||
|
Ruby |
Solid State |
694 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
676.4 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
647.1 nm |
|
InGaAlP |
Semiconductor |
635-660 nm |
|
HeNe |
Gas |
633 nm |
|
Ruby |
Solid State |
628 nm |
|
HeNe |
Gas |
612 nm |
|
HeNe |
Gas |
594 nm |
|
Cu |
Metal vapor |
578 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
568.2 nm |
|
HeNe |
Gas |
543 nm |
|
DPSS |
Semiconductor |
532 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
530.9 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
514.5 nm |
|
Cu |
Metal vapor |
511 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
501.7 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
496.5 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
488.0 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
476.5 nm |
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
457.9 nm |
|
HeCd |
Gas-Ion |
442 nm |
|
N2+ |
Gas |
428 nm |
|
Krypton |
Gas-Ion |
416 nm |
|
NEAR ULTRAVIOLET | ||
|
Argon |
Gas-Ion |
364 nm (UV-A) |
|
XeF |
Gas (excimer) |
351 nm (UV-A) |
|
N2 |
Gas |
337 nm (UV-A) |
|
XeCl |
Gas (excimer) |
308 nm (UV-B) |
|
FAR ULTRAVIOLET | ||
|
Krypton SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
284 nm (UV-B) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
264 nm (UV-C) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
257 nm (UV-C) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
250 nm (UV-C) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
248 nm (UV-C) |
|
KrF |
Gas (excimer) |
248 nm (UV-C) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
244 nm (UV-C) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
238 nm (UV-C) |
|
Argon SHG |
Gas-Ion/BBO crystal |
229 nm (UV-C) |
|
KrCl |
Gas (excimer) |
222 nm (UV-C) |
|
ArF |
Gas (excimer) |
193 nm (UV-C) |
Posted on : 2008-7-24 【Return】
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