The NEO series of frequency doubled Nd:YAG lasers are the workhorses of the PIV technique. The NEO range of dual head particle image velocimetry lasers are designed to offer users high performance in terms of reliability and specification. The laser heads are all machined from a solid block of aluminium and beam combination optics are mounted on a rigid, thermally annealed gauge plate to ensure that complete alignment is maintained. The stable resonators generate output beams, which are spatially very smooth, allowing for the creation of uniform light sheets.
Particle Image Velocimetry
Particle Sizing
Particle Tracking
High Speed Imaging
Pulse energies from 15mJ to 400mJ, repetition rates up to 100Hz
Simple flash-lamp change without need for either removal of the pumping chamber or optical realignment
Easily removable and cleanable optics
An electronic intra-cavity safety shutter as standard and a fully latched interlock suite
Fully sealed Pockels cells
Water to air heat exchanger - no external cooling system required
Cooling system constructed from 316 grade stainless steel and hard plastics means that the water quality does not degrade and need replacing if the system is left idle for any length of time
Single PSU to save space and increase portability
Optional third, fourth and fifth harmonic generation assemblies are available