Archive for August, 2012

How to measure pulsed laser beams with a photodiode sensor

29.8.12

Each type of laser power sensor has its own area of relevance. The informed user can make the most of  a sensor by knowing when and how to use it.

Photodiodes are excellent sensors for lower power lasers, but it is important to be aware of a couple of things before using them for pulsed laser beams.
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Photon Introduces NanoScan™ v2, Enhanced User Interface for Scanning Slit Laser Beam Profiler

NanoScan™ v2

North Logan, UT – Photon, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, today announced NanoScan v2, the newest version of the company’s scanning slit beam profiler. Continued

How to Use Your Power Meter at Any Wavelength

15.8.12

Don’t see the wavelength that you need among the defaults? Don’t worry. Ophir power meters are just as wavelength-flexible as your laser power or energy sensor is. Watch this video to see how easy it is to set your power meter to any wavelength within range. Watch the video

How Beam Profiling Saved Lives

8.8.12

You’re probably thinking, “Okay, I get it. Beam profiling is important. But saving lives? Come on.”

No, really, it can – and it has.

Let me tell you a story about how more than just money was saved when a biomedical parts manufacturer had the foresight to turn to Ophir-Spiricon for help analyzing their laser systems. Continued

Technology of the Future

1.8.12

We are proud to share some very exciting news with you. We have just won the prestigious R&D 100 Award! Since 1963, R&D Magazine has selected the 100 most significant technologies of the year to honor with this distinction. In the past few decades, such innovations as the ATM, the printer and HDTV were recognized by R&D magazine as the keys to unlock the future. This year, Ophir Photonics’ BeamTrack has joined this impressive list of world-changing products.

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