SLD light source
IdealPhotonics' SLD light source is a semiconductor light source positioned between laser diodes (LDs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). It generates high-brightness output with a wide spectrum (Δλ≈20-100 nm) and low temporal coherence (coherence length 0.1-1 mm) through amplified spontaneous emission (ASE), combining the high power of lasers with the low coherence of LEDs. It is specifically designed for optical coherence tomography (OCT), fiber optic sensing, and interferometry.Broad spectrum output of 20-100 nm is achieved through the amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) mechanism, while also possessing high power density (mW level), low coherence (coherence length 0.1-1 mm), and narrow beam divergence angle, making it an ideal light source for low-coherence interferometric systems such as OCT imaging and fiber optic sensing.