Laser Science, Inc. introduced the µ-TEA CO₂ laser in response to customer demand for a compact, low cost, pulsed IR source for mass spectrometry. We combined our experience in producing large specialized CO₂ laser systems for government projects with that of being the prime OEM supplier of nitrogen lasers to the manufacturers of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and produced this new, self-contained pulsed CO₂ laser. The laser is offered at 9.3, 9.6, 10.3, or 10.6 µm.

Turnkey Operation

The µ-TEA is air-cooled and incorporates a sealed plasma cartridge. No hookups for flowing gas or coolant are required. No alignment is necessary as the resonator mirrors are mounted on the plasma cartridge and aligned in the factory. The laser needs no warm up period before use. These qualities make the µ-TEA CO₂ laser ideal for OEM applications where it is incorporated into an instrument and for
field studies.

Modular Design

The µ-TEA CO₂ laser features a field replaceable plasma cartridge. The polymer encapsulated cartridge module contains the energy storage capacitors, the spark gap switching element, the plasma tube, the electrodes, the preionizers, and the factory aligned resonator mirrors. By changing the plasma cartridge, all the components that are subject to deterioration with usage are replaced. The laser performs like a new laser at a fraction of the cost.

Long Life

The µ-TEA CO₂ laser has a warranted lifetime of greater than 5 million shots or one year, whichever occurs first.     

 * Due to our corporate policy of continuous improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

Laser Science, Inc.
8E Forge Parkway
Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 999-999-9999
Fax: 999-999-9999