Collection: 1064nm Bandpass Filter (Nd:YAG & Nd:YVO4)
1064nm light is a wavelength within the infrared spectrum. This means it is invisible to the human eye. Key properties include:
- High Power: Nd:YAG lasers, which emit at 1064nm, are known for their high power output.
- Deep Tissue Penetration: Due to its longer wavelength, 1064nm light can penetrate deeper into tissues compared to shorter wavelengths like visible light. This makes it useful for medical procedures that require treatment of deeper layers.
- Low Absorption by Water: 1064nm light is less absorbed by water than shorter wavelengths. This is beneficial for applications where water content can interfere, such as laser cutting of biological tissues.
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Comparison of Wavelength Wavelength Properties Applications 905nm Shorter wavelength, more absorbed by water. Optical communication, laser rangefinding. 532nm Green light, visible to the human eye. Laser pointers, scientific research, medical applications (e.g., ophthalmology). 1064nm Infrared wavelength, high power, deep tissue penetration, low water absorption. Materials processing, medical procedures (e.g., skin resurfacing, tattoo removal), remote sensing. 1550nm Infrared wavelength, used in fiber-optic communication. Long-distance optical communication. -
Generating 1064nm Lasers
Nd:YAG lasers are the primary method for generating 1064nm laser light. These lasers utilize a solid-state gain medium, neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG), which is capable of producing laser emission at various wavelengths, including 1064nm.
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Wavelengths Related to 1064nm
808nm: This is the primary pumping wavelength for 1064nm Nd:YAG lasers. It corresponds to the absorption band of neodymium ions in the Nd:YAG crystal.
532nm: Second harmonic of 1064nm. Green light, used in laser pointers, scientific research, and medical applications.
355nm: Third harmonic of 1064nm. Ultraviolet (UV) light, used in micromachining, material processing, and scientific research.
