SuperLight Photonics introduces compact light source

Spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that measures how materials interact with light - through absorption, transmission, or emission - providing detailed insights into their chemical composition and physical properties. 

Many of today’s spectroscopy systems use halogen light sources, which couple poorly into optical fibres, resulting in notable power loss. To compensate, they require long integration times, making them unsuitable for fast-paced industrial or medical applications. Wideband lasers provide a far more efficient fibre coupling, delivering significantly higher brightness than halogen sources. However, traditional wideband lasers suffer from spectral instability, which often requires averaging across thousands of pulses. This again limits their use in high-speed industrial environments where real-time performance is critical. 

Designed to transform spectroscopy in production environments, SuperLight Photonics’ latest solution delivers exceptional results compared to traditional light sources. Its spectral stability is unprecedented relative to legacy supercontinuum lasers, and its brightness outclasses halogen-based alternatives. Its combination of high sensitivity, short integration times, and its miniaturised, portable form factor enables rapid inline spectroscopy analysis.

“Our technology delivers an alternative light source to traditional halogen and laser-based spectroscopy systems. By combining exceptional spectral stability, high brightness, and a compact form factor, we enable real-time, inline testing and analysis, bringing high-performance spectroscopy directly to the production line for demanding industrial applications," said Jeroen Biesterbos, CCO of SuperLight Photonics.

Key advantages:

• Fast, real-time measurements to support high-throughput industrial processes 
• Superior spectral stability, the SLP-1050 improves spectral stability by an order of magnitude vs. legacy supercontinuum sources 
• Class IIIb laser enables use in manufacturing environments with minimal safety requirements, allowing operation by non-specialist personnel 
• Effortless integration for easy adoption in OEM and industrial setups 
• Compact design optimised for space-constrained setups and integration into portable or mobile instruments 
• Ideal for inline spectroscopy, ensuring process control without interruption

This latest generation of wideband light source is set to drive higher quality control standards in sectors such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and materials manufacturing.

This breakthrough spectroscopy solution will be showcased live at Laser World of Photonics in Munich, Germany, 24-27 June 2025, offering visitors a first-hand experience with its speed, spectral stability, and integration capabilities.