The C-WAVE GTR tunable laser from Hübner Photonics is designed to provide up to more than 1 W output power. According to the company, the laser covers the wavelength range of 500 nm to 750 nm without any gaps and is suitable for research and development in quantum technology, holography, nanophotonics, and more.
Hubner Photonics, Solna, Sweden. www.hubner-photonics.com
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