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HASO SWIR FAST Wavefront sensor

Quality wavefront sensing at 4.5 kHz in the 1-1.7µm spectrum

HASO SWIR FAST Wavefront sensor

Quality wavefront sensing at 4.5 kHz in the 1-1.7µm spectrum

The HASO SWIR FAST is a high-speed wavefront sensor designed for demanding applications requiring accurate measurements in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) spectrum. It boasts a high frame rate, large wavefront measurement dynamic, and internal calibration for simplified integration. Ideal for adaptive optics in free space optical communication, quantum key distribution, and atmospheric turbulence characterization, the HASO SWIR FAST delivers exceptional performance and reliability. Check out the HASOs Table to see our Full HASO SERIES, compare specs and choose what fits your

HASO SWIR FAST Wavefront sensor

With its very high frame rate, the HASO SWIR FAST Wavefront sensor is used in most demanding applications where measurement accuracy in Soft Wave InfraRed bandwidth and high temporal resolution are needed. Thanks to its large wavefront measurement dynamic and its internal calibration, its implementation in an optical bench is simplified.


Applications

+ Quantify optical system’s aberrations
+ Characterize complex optics
+ Measure Mid-spatial frequency (MSF) errors
+ Check if optical mount distorts optics
+ Verify compliance with specifications
+ Align system for optimal performance
+ Predict system’s focalization and imaging quality
+ Measure effects of temperature and gravity on performance
+ Diagnose laser beam, adjust and check pointing stability
+ Collimate optical systems and lasers
+ Quantify optical components and systems dependency to wavelength

Best For

+ Adaptive Optics for Free Space Optics (Satellite Communication or horizontal path communication)
+ Adaptive Optics for Quantum Key Distribution
+ High speed SWIR atmospheric turbulence characterization


Examples of applications of the HASO SWIR FAST Wavefront sensor

+ HASO SWIR FAST is included in our CIAO SWIR, a stand-alone adaptive optics platform that includes a Piezo DM. The loop is closed at the frequency of 3.5kHz.
+ HASO SWIR FAST has been used to characterize an atmospheric turbulence emulator and get the power spectral density up to the frequency of 2.2kHz on 36 Zernike polynomials.

Software

WAVESKY (optional) adaptive optics software and SDK to have continuous high frequency slopes measurements stream.
WAVEVIEW (included) is the most advanced wavefront measurement and analysis software including more than 150 features and tools optimized for a wide range of highly demanding applications.
+ Extensions for PSF, MTF, Strehl ratio, M-Squared parameter and Advanced Zernike (annular or elliptical)
+ Windows 11 and 10 compatible
WAVETUNE (optional) is a unique software that seamlessly combines wavefront measurement and correction features with extensive diagnostics.
It is perfectly adapted to our HASO and LIFT wavefront sensors, ILAO STAR, MIRAO and mu-DM deformable mirrors, as well as to a wide range of third-party phase correctors from the market.
WAVEKIT (optional) is a SDK (Software Development Kit) in C/C++, LabVIEW and Python, providing the basis blocks on which one can build a fully customized software for specific HASO based applications or WaveView data processing routines.
+ include documentation and examples
+ available on request.

Description

Specifications

Pupil size 1.9 x 1.9 mm²
Absolute Accuracy (RMS) 15 nm
Repeatablility (RMS) < 5nm
Microlens Number 12 x 12
Interface Dual Camera Link Frame Grabber
Wavelength 1000-1700 nm
Max. acquisition frequency 4500 Hz

 

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