Ruggedised particle image velocimetry lasers deliver ultra-stable green light at 532nm, 355nm or 266nm, for a complete range of liquid- and air-based PIV experiments
New Wave Research announces two additions to its particle image velocimetry (PIV) laser-system family - the Solo 120XT and Solo 200XT.
Exceptional ruggedness and compactness are the hallmarks of these dual-laser, flashlamp-pumped, Nd:YAG laser systems, says the company.
With just a single laser head and single power supply, the Solo 120XT provides up to 120mJ output, while the Solo 200XT provides up to 200mJ output.
Each delivers ultra-stable green light at 532nm, 355nm or 266nm, and is said to be ideal for a complete range of liquid- and air-based PIV experiments.
"The Solo 120XT and Solo 200XT are built tough to withstand the rigours of day-to-day use," said Ed North, director of product marketing of New Wave Research.
"The resonator frame is machined from a single aluminum block into something we call an I-beam design.
"Looking from the top down, there are two cavities - one for each oscillator - and looking from the side, there's a separate single base-level cavity that routes cooling water to the pump chambers".
Robustness is further assured with locking screws on all mirror adjustments and individual machine covers for the IR and harmonic sections of the laser.
In addition, both the Solo 120XT and Solo 200XT feature revised optical designs for more uniform beam quality.
Moreover, each system can easily be upgraded for optional UV performance.
New Wave says the Solo 200XT, with its single laser head and power supply, is now the most compact 200mJ PIV laser on the market - competing systems utilise larger laser heads and usually two power supplies.
