Coherent Chameleon

The Coherent Chameleon is a widely tunable, hands-free, mode-locked Ti:Sapphire laser designed for advanced scientific applications requiring ultrafast pulses. First introduced in 2003, this laser system has been instrumental in various research domains, including multiphoton excitation microscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy, and non-linear materials studies.

Key features of this laser include:

• Wide Tuning Range: Offers a tuning range from 720 nm to over 930 nm, enabling excitation of a broad spectrum of fluorescent proteins and dyes.

• High Output Power: Delivers more than 1 W of average power, ensuring sufficient intensity for demanding applications.

• Short Pulse Duration: Provides femtosecond pulses with durations less than 140 fs, essential for time-resolved studies.

• Automated Operation: Features a fully automated, maintenance-free design with a menu-driven interface for ease of use.

• Power Pulse System: Incorporates active pointing control and a dispersion-balanced tuning mechanism to maintain optimal output power and pulse width across the tuning range.

This laser system is extensively utilized in fields such as neuroscience, molecular biology, and biotechnology, particularly for applications like live-cell imaging, fluorescence analysis, and biomedical engineering. Its capabilities are critical in bioprocessing, gene editing, and synthetic biology research, making it a valuable tool in biopharmaceutical production pipelines.

Commonly found in university laboratories, biomedical research centres, and clinical environments, the Coherent Chameleon has been a cornerstone in scientific research since its release in 2003. Its reliability and performance continue to support cutting-edge discoveries in various scientific disciplines.