QST.Lab

Pain research
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LASER cutaneous stimulation

LQS LASER
Stimulator

Protocol-driven thermal stimulation for LASER-evoked potentials, nociception and thermoception research.

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LQS LASER Stimulator
1470 nmLASER wavelength
8 LEDsIndependent control

Research applications

The LQS delivers localised cutaneous thermal stimuli and synchronises stimulation events with EEG and other acquisition systems. A touchscreen and USB/serial control support both standalone and computer-driven experiments.

  • LASER-evoked potential recordings
  • Nociceptive pathway and somatosensory research
  • Programmable duration, energy density and active diodes
  • Protocol steps with waiting periods, repetitions, responses and triggers

Technical specifications

Wavelength
1470 nm; alternative wavelengths on request
Stimulation elements
8 independently selectable LASER LEDs
Beam surface
0.21 cm² with 1 LED; 1.70 cm² with 8 LEDs
Temperature monitoring
Infrared skin temperature monitoring
Control
Touchscreen and USB/serial
Synchronisation
0–5 V TTL input/output
Data
CSV recording and USB export
Power
Autonomous battery operation
LASER architecture
Class 1C

Controlled stimulation

The integrated architecture combines skin-contact detection, startup self-tests, power-density and duration limits, real-time energy monitoring, automatic interruption and galvanic insulation.

Operating conditions and institutional safety procedures must be followed for each research setup.

Stimulation responses

LASER-evoked potential waveforms for different active LED configurations
LEP waveforms for 1, 4 and 8 LEDs, as presented in the QST.Lab product documentation.
Eight LED activation and infrared stimulation areaSingle LED activation and infrared stimulation area