The document discusses a series of robustness tests performed on Laser Quantum's gem laser to demonstrate its long lifetime of 400,000 hours mean time to failure (MTTF). Key characteristics of the gem laser that allow it to withstand the tests include its compact size, low noise, low beam divergence, and excellent pointing stability. While the tests would invalidate the warranty, they serve to highlight the robust qualities of all Laser Quantum lasers. The company strives to build lasers with the best performance and test them rigorously to achieve industry-leading specifications and reliability.

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: 16th
January 2016
Title: 400,000 hours MTTF is proven through a series of robustness tests
The gem exemplifies the Laser Quantum lasers
Stockport, UK: The gem laser exemplifies the whole range of continuous wave lasers
manufactured by Laser Quantum. With key characteristics such as; compact size; low
noise (less than 1% RMS); low M2
beam; and excellent pointing stability; the gem laser
withstands multiple lab tests to cement its 400,000 hours MTTF performance. All our
lasers are tested to the same level, as quality and reliability is at the heart of what we
do, and achieving industry-leading lifetimes is part of our mind-set.
The robustness series of videos, focusing on the gem, serves only to highlight the
properties of all our lasers across the whole continuous wave range. Although the tests
we have performed on the gem would invalidate the warranty if a customer performed
it, we can demonstrate in an entertaining way how robust, and how aligned to our
specifications our lasers really are.
Our company strives to achieve the best laser performance levels, intricately built, and
tested robustly. It is because of this dedication to our customers that we have an

2. enviable volume of repeat business, and customers with many Laser Quantum systems
in their laboratory.
John Shakos, Product manager for the gem said ‘The gem has been our benchmark
product for this series and impressively demonstrates its robustness against every test.
Each of our lasers have unique properties suitable for various applications, and all of
them are robust and reliable with leading specifications. As with every laser, our
continuous improvement programme enables us to continually develop and improve our
lasers to stay at the top of the competition.’
Our latest video, the gem vs. the wacker plate can be found here.
For further information on Laser Quantum, please visit www.laserquantum.com
About Laser Quantum: Laser Quantum is headquartered in Stockport, Cheshire,
and creates robust and high-quality lasers, using innovative optical technologies.
It provides researchers and companies worldwide with the lasers they need to
advance scientific knowledge and understanding, and to improve the capability and
reliability of their products. With industry-leading lifetimes and specifications, Laser
Quantum lasers are suited to numerous research and industrial applications.
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