Biohazard Detection
Biohazard detection has come to prominence in the wake of the threat of malevolent use of biological agents such as anthrax. A key to mitigating any potential risk is early detection and positive identification of rogue biological substances. Many methods of bio-detection utilize lasers because of the laser's ability to cause fluorescence either in the bio-agent itself (native fluorescence) or in a dye that is attached to a specific bio-agent.
JDSU manufactures a variety of lasers that are used in the bio-detection market. For early detection of bio-agents, JDSU offers unique passively Q-switched UV lasers that stimulate the native fluorescence of bio-agents. JDSU red helium-neon gas lasers or green diode pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers can be used to cause dye fluorescence and positively identify agents.
Diode Laser, 8xx nm, Fiber-Coupled, 4.0 W (2495-L3 Series)
Laser, Solid-State, CW 488 (FCD488)
