Variation of red laser pointer wavelength with temperature

Forums Spectroscopy LASER experiments and spectral calibration Variation of red laser pointer wavelength with temperature

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Hugh Allen
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Hi Derek / Steve,

A few years ago I used my Alpy 600 to look at the variation of wavelength of my red laser pointer with temperature, using my fridge/freezer and kitchen oven with a mercury thermometer. The results are attached, giving a variation of 0.19nm/deg

Cheers

Hugh