SWIR SPECTRUM WAVEFRONT SENSORS

HASO SWIR 

Shack-Hartmann waveront sensors for optical testing HASO SWIR Image

LIFT SWIR 160

LIFT SWIR 160 wavefront sensor for high resolution SWIR measurements

HASO SWIR FAST

HASO SWIR FAST high speed wavefront sensor for SWIR measurements

SWIR Wavefront Sensors

 

Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) wavefront sensors are designed to characterize optical systems operating beyond the visible spectrum, typically in the 1–1.7 µm wavelength range. This category presents Imagine Optic’s SWIR-optimized HASO and LIFT wavefront sensors, engineered to deliver high accuracy, high temporal resolution, and reliable absolute measurements in demanding infrared environments.

SWIR wavefront sensing is essential for applications where visible sensors are no longer suitable, such as free-space optical communication, laser characterization in infrared bands, and advanced adaptive optics systems.

Our SWIR wavefront sensors are built around InGaAs camera technology combined with either Shack-Hartmann or phase retrieval measurement principles. They provide:

  • Accurate wavefront reconstruction across SWIR wavelengths

  • Large measurement dynamic range for complex or highly aberrated beams

  • High acquisition speeds for dynamic systems and turbulence analysis

  • Absolute wavefront sensing enabled by embedded factory calibration

The integration of SpotTracker technology ensures robust measurement of wavefront shape and beam tilt, simplifying alignment and maintaining stability even in high-speed or low-signal conditions.

SWIR wavefront sensors are commonly used to:

  • Analyze laser beam quality and pointing stability in infrared systems

  • Support adaptive optics for free-space optical links and quantum communication

  • Characterize atmospheric turbulence at high temporal frequencies

  • Align and optimize infrared optical systems

  • Monitor wavelength-dependent behavior of optical components

These capabilities make SWIR wavefront sensors particularly suited for defense and space applications, telecommunications, LIDAR, and advanced research platforms operating in the infrared.

This category includes SWIR wavefront sensors optimized for high-speed acquisition, high spatial resolution, or large dynamic range, allowing precise matching to your system requirements in terms of wavelength, beam dynamics, and measurement accuracy.

For detailed technical comparisons, explore the individual product pages or consult the HASO and LIFT series comparison table to select the solution best adapted to your application.