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GoPhotonics has curated a comprehensive selection of advanced monochromators designed to deliver precise wavelength selection and high-resolution spectral analysis for research, industrial, and biomedical applications. As demand grows across spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and tunable laser systems, these instruments provide the accuracy and flexibility needed to isolate and study specific light wavelengths.
From compact manual designs to high-performance Czerny-Turner and double monochromator configurations, the featured portfolio highlights models that ensure reliable performance, seamless integration, and versatile optical tuning. With a wide range of wavelength coverage and configurations, these monochromators serve as essential tools for laboratories, OEM systems, and specialized optical setups.
Edmund Optics: Compact Monochromator for NIR Applications
The 56-253 Mini-Chrom Monochromator from Edmund Optics is a manual, free-space instrument designed for precise wavelength selection in the 750 nm - 1700 nm range. Featuring a 74 mm focal length and a 1200 nm blaze wavelength, it delivers wavelength accuracy of ±0.2% and reproducibility of ±0.15% for consistent spectral performance. With resolution tunable from 1.54 nm (100 µm slit width) to 9.24 nm (600 µm slit width), and stray light below 0.02%, the device ensures high signal integrity across applications. Compact and lightweight at 140 mm x 59 mm x 49 mm and 0.7 kg, the 56-253 is well-suited for integration into systems such as clinical chemistry analyzers, HPLC detectors, and UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometers.
Inrad Optics: High-Precision X-Ray Monochromator
The X-Ray Monochromator from Inrad Optics is engineered with precision diffraction crystals such as Quartz, Si, Ge, LiNbO3, KAP, RbAP, and InSb to deliver accurate wavelength selection for advanced X-ray applications. Offering absolute orientation accuracy of ±10 arcsec, relative accuracy of ±2 arcsec, and assembly diameters up to 250 mm, it ensures exceptional angular control and system compatibility. With a radius tolerance under 1% and slope error limited to λ/4 per inch at 633 nm, the device provides superior surface quality and diffraction performance, making it ideal for synchrotron beamline analyzers, analytical chemistry systems, and nuclear fusion plasma diagnostics.
Lambda Scientific Systems: Compact Monochromator for UV-Visible Applications
The LEOI-92 Miniature Monochromator from Lambda Scientific Systems offers precise spectral performance within the 200 nm - 800 nm range, featuring a 100 mm focal length and grating line density of 1200 lines/mm for high-resolution light selection. The unit achieves a wavelength accuracy of ± 3 nm with repeatability of ± 1 nm, and supports slit widths of 0.15 mm or 0.3 mm within a compact frame measuring 120 mm x 90 mm x 65 mm and weighing just 0.8 kg.
Omega Optical: High-Resolution NIR Scanning Monochromator
The SMC1-05G Scanning Monochromator from Omega Optical offers precise spectral selection across the 750 nm to 1700 nm range, featuring a 74 mm focal length and a fast F/3.9 aperture. With wavelength accuracy of ±0.2 % (±2.4 nm), repeatability of ±0.15 %, and a readability of 0.2 nm, it enables reliable tuning for demanding optical setups. Its resolution spans 0.77 nm (with 50 µm slits) to 15.4 nm (with 1 mm slits), facilitated by a ruled grating of 830 grooves/mm, blaze-wavelength at 1.2 µm, minimal stray light (<0.02 %), and a high damage threshold of 40 W/cm², all packed into a compact 95 mm x 59 mm x 49 mm (0.45 kg) module designed for rugged integration into NIR-equipped systems.
McPherson: Deep UV Vacuum Monochromator
The Monarch Monochromator from McPherson is a vacuum-compatible instrument engineered for precise wavelength tuning across 225 nm to 2200 nm, making it ideal for deep ultraviolet (UV) and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectroscopy. Delivering exceptional performance with wavelength accuracy of ±0.10 nm and reproducibility of ±0.025 nm, the Monarch supports multiple grating densities (2400, 1200, 600, 300 g/mm), achieving spectral resolutions from 0.05 nm to 0.4 nm and linear dispersion between 2 and 16 nm/mm. Featuring a 200 mm focal length, a micrometer-adjustable slit width of 0.01 to 3 mm, and a grating size of 40 × 45 mm, it accommodates either microchannel plate or direct-detection CCD options at the focal plane. Available in high vacuum (10?6 Torr) or UHV configurations, this rugged and compact monochromator (approx. 14.39 × 12.36 × 11.98 mm) is designed for sophisticated deep UV/VUV optical systems.
With a diverse portfolio ranging from compact miniature models to high-precision vacuum and X-ray monochromators, GoPhotonics highlights solutions tailored for every spectral application. Whether advancing research in spectroscopy, enabling accurate detector calibration, or supporting cutting-edge plasma diagnostics, these instruments provide the wavelength control and reliability essential for modern optical systems. By offering detailed specifications, datasheets, and direct access to manufacturers, GoPhotonics ensures that engineers, scientists, and system integrators can seamlessly identify and adopt the right monochromator for their needs.
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