The AvaSpec-2048-ULS ultralow straylight miniature spectrophotometer from Avantes has an optical bench with a dual internal modestripper and multiple compound parabolic concentrators for straylight reduction.
Miniature spectrophotometer
The AvaSpec-2048-ULS ultralow straylight miniature spectrophotometer from Avantes has an optical bench with a dual internal modestripper and multiple compound parabolic concentrators for straylight reduction. The instrument is designed to provide a factor of 20 decrease in strain sensitivity. Multiple configuration options are available from 200 nm to 1100 nm.
Avantes, Inc., Broomfield, CO; www.avantes.com
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