Request InfoHUBNER PhotonicsThe Cobolt Rogue series of 640-nm lasers from HÜBNER Photonics are continuous-wave, diode-pumped lasers with multi-mode, high power. The Cobolt Rogue features multi-longitudinal mode in a TEM00 beam with 1-W output power, ideally suited for super-resolution microscopy. All Cobolt lasers are manufactured using proprietary HTCure technology and the resulting compact, hermetically sealed package provides a high level of immunity and reliability to varying environmental conditions. Applications include use in both laboratory and industrial environments.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSEuroPhotonics Summer 2020 IssueModulated LasersHÜBNER Photonics has expanded its Cobolt 06-01 series of plug-and-play modulated lasers with twelve additional wavelengths. 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