AIMPICO diode lasers deliver stable, single-wavelength output spanning from the UV to the near-infrared (375 nm – 1550 nm), engineered specifically for life science, industrial, and scientific applications where beam quality, power stability, and long-term reliability are non-negotiable. Unlike general-purpose laser modules designed for industrial alignment or materials processing, every AIMPICO diode laser is optimised for the unique demands of biological research — from the tight wavelength tolerances required for fluorophore excitation to the low-noise operation essential for quantitative measurements.
Why Researchers Choose Diode Lasers
Compact Form Factor
Diode lasers are inherently small, making them easy to integrate into OEM instruments, microscope systems, and benchtop research setups without consuming valuable lab space.
Direct Electrical-to-Optical Conversion
Because diode lasers generate light directly from a semiconductor junction, they achieve high wall-plug efficiency with minimal heat generation — translating to lower cooling requirements and more stable operation over long experiments.
Wavelength Precision
The emission wavelength is determined by the semiconductor material and cavity design, allowing precise matching to target wavelengths from UV at 375 nm through visible and near-infrared up to 1550 nm.
Fast Modulation
Diode lasers can be switched on and off in microseconds, enabling pulsed illumination, time-resolved measurements, and triggered acquisition without external shutters or modulators.
Long Operational Lifetime
With no consumable components and solid-state construction, AIMPICO diode lasers are designed to deliver tens of thousands of hours of reliable operation — critical for core facilities and high-throughput labs.
Available Wavelengths
AIMPICO offers diode laser sources from the UV through the near-infrared, covering excitation lines for life science research, spectroscopy, industrial sensing, and telecommunications.
| Wavelength | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| 375 nm | DAPI excitation, UV fluorescence |
| 405 nm | DAPI, Hoechst, Pacific Blue, BFP, photoactivation |
| 445 nm | CFP, mCerulean, laser displays, light shows |
| 488 nm | GFP, FITC, Alexa Fluor 488, flow cytometry |
| 520 nm | YFP, Alexa Fluor 514, laser displays (green) |
| 633 nm | HeNe replacement, Raman spectroscopy, holography |
| 635 nm | Alignment, machine vision, laser displays (red) |
| 640 nm | APC, Alexa Fluor 647, Cy5, flow cytometry |
| 655 nm | Far-red fluorophores, photodynamic therapy |
| 660 nm | Far-red imaging, photobiomodulation |
| 730 nm | NIR fluorescence, optogenetics (red-shifted opsins) |
| 785 nm | Raman spectroscopy, NIR imaging |
| 808 nm | DPSS pumping, photodynamic therapy, tissue penetration |
| 852 nm | Atomic spectroscopy (Cs D2 line), quantum optics |
| 980 nm | Fiber laser pumping, tissue penetration studies |
| 1030 nm | NIR imaging, optical sensing |
| 1310 nm | OCT, fiber-optic sensing, telecom O-band |
| 1550 nm | Telecom C-band, fiber sensing, LIDAR, eye-safe ranging |
Need a wavelength not listed here? Contact our applications team — we can often source additional diode wavelengths for OEM and research partnerships.
Applications
What Sets AIMPICO Diode Lasers Apart
Application-Driven Design
We understand the science behind the instruments our lasers go into. Wavelength selection, beam parameters, and modulation capabilities are tailored to real-world research requirements.
Rigorous Quality Control
Every laser undergoes comprehensive testing for output power, wavelength accuracy, beam quality, noise performance, and thermal stability before it leaves our facility.
OEM-Ready Integration
Flexible form factors, fiber-coupled options, and custom interfaces designed for seamless integration into flow cytometers, microscopy systems, and custom instruments.
Expert Support
Our team includes laser physicists and applications scientists who can help you select the right source, optimise your optical path, and troubleshoot integration challenges.
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