Photonics Spectra - January 2012

version of its Trajectory Tracker video tracking system to precisely correlate high-speed video data with 3-D visualization and measurement information. Designed to enable engineers and ballisticians to fully understand the flight behavior of high-speed objects, the SI Tracker 2 builds upon the performance of its predecessor with new facility for fully motorized three-axis remote control, pseudo-real-time scan correction and greater accuracy, all in a compact, lightweight frame. Designed to house modern high-speed video cameras, the SI Tracker 2 offers durability and ease of use. It provides consistent and accurate tracking of objects in flight using a com-puter-controlled triggered rotating mirror positioned in front of a high-speed video camera. Specialised Imaging Ltd. info@specialised-imaging.com

Laser Beam Profiler

Cinogy Technologies GmbH’s CinCam CMOS is a laser beam profiling system that features an ultracompact 1.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and Ray-Ci beam profiling software. It provides accurate and fast laser beam analysis of continuous-wave and pulsed laser systems, with sensitivity from 350 to 1100 nm. The Ray-Ci software offers ISO standards and complex analysis, such as M2 measurements. The CMOS-1201 model has a ½-in. sensor with an active area of 6. 7 ; 5. 3 mm and a pixel size of 5.2 ; 5.2 µm. The filter-mount camera outputs 8- or 10-bit pixel depth and has a dynamic range of > 61 dB. Exposure time is from 100 µs to 1 s. The CMOS- 1202 version has a 1/1.8-in. sensor and an active area of 6. 8 ; 5. 4 mm. Pixel size is 5. 3 ;

5. 3 µm, dynamic range is > 62 dB, and exposure time is from 50 µs to 1 s. Cinogy Technologies GmbH info@axiomoptics.com

Laser Diffusers

Holo/Or Ltd. has announced the HM series high-homogeneity laser diffusers. They are designed to generate a well-defined beam shape – square, round or any other user choice – with a statistically uniform intensity profile. They work with either single- or multimode beams, and incoherent mode overlap further increases output homogeneity. For single-mode lasers, the TH (top-hat) product line is an optimal solution for absolute pixel-to-pixel beam uniformity. The series can be designed for a variety of diffusion angles and for any wavelength in the ultraviolet to 10.6-µm spectrum. Other features include a high damage threshold and high tolerance to misalignment and input beam quality. Holo/Or Ltd. holoor@holoor.co.il

Confocal Software

Vortran Laser Technology Inc. has completed verification of its Stradus laser functionality with µManager open source software that controls confocal microscope systems. The software allows the user to perform common microscope image acquisition protocols such as time lapses, multichannel imaging, Z-stacks and other combinations of techniques. It works with microscopes from Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss. The flexibility and functionality of the Stradus

laser module allow it to function seamlessly with this software. The Vortran Stradus-GUI software gives complete control of the laser to the user, who can adjust power, monitor key parameters and perform custom program scripts. Vortran Laser Technology Inc. sales@vortranlaser.com

CMOS Cameras

For fast and efficient automated optical inspection of solar wafers, Baumer Ltd. USA has introduced its HXC20NIR and HXC40NIR CMOS cameras, which measure electroluminescence and deliver high sensitivity in the near-infrared spectrum. The company says that the cameras are twice as sensitive as monochrome technology at 900 nm, using electroluminescence to effectively detect fractures and failures in the crystal structure of the solar wafer. The images produced yield information on the effectiveness and structural integrity of each wafer prior to the next processing step. The HXC40NIR model offers 2048 ; 2048-pixel resolution with a 1:1 aspect ratio. The HXC20NIR produces 2048 ; 1018-pixel resolution. Baumer Ltd. USA sales.us@baumer.com