Videos

Laser power measurement, Laser measurement sensor - Ophir-Spiricon
Learn about measuring laser power and energy with Ophir Photonics meters and sensors.
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Easy Setup of an Ophir Power Meter and Sensor
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Ophir BeamTrack Sensor Series Measures Laser Power, Position & Size
Ophir new BeamTrack Sensor Series, the industry’s first thermal sensors that combine power and energy measurement, beam position, and beam size in a single compact device.
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Multi-Channel Laser Power and Energy Measurement Work Station - Starlab
StarLab is Ophir Photonics laser measurement software that converts a PC into a multi-channel laser power/energy station.
The newest version of the software includes support for the unique BeamTrack sensors. The StarLab software combine multiple measurement functions in a single device: power, energy, beam position, and beam size. The released StarLab 2.30 provides a special graph that tracks the stability of the laser beam so any drift in the beam can easily be seen.
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Sensor Wavelength
Ophir sensors can measure any wavelength along the sensor's sensitivity curve. This video shows you how to change the wavelength of your sensor to match your application. For more information, visit www.ophiropt.com/photonics.
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Caring for your Ophir Sensor
When used with a proper optical setup, Ophir sensors can be used for many years without repairs. This video provides tips to help you get the most life from your sensor, with examples of sensor damage and how to avoid it. For more information, visit www.ophiropt.com/photonics.
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Is this spot damage?
Sometimes a laser beam can damage a sensor's absorber surface, but in some cases it might be unclear whether a visible mark is in fact damage or not. This video helps you know how to decide whether a sensor in such a case needs to be sent for servicing or not.
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Setting wavelength…
Learn how to set the correct wavelength for your measurement, even when the wavelength you need is not one of the default wavelengths offered by the meter.
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How do I measure power of broadband sources like flash lamps, some LEDs, or sunlight?
This video explains how to use Ophir sensors and meters to measure the power or energy of broadband light sources such as solar radiation, flash lamps, LEDs etc.
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On what factors do Ophir sensor accuracy specs depend?
Ophir's CTO, Dr. Ephraim Greenfield discusses the various factors that contribute to uncertainties in measurement when using Ophir laser power and energy meters. He discusses the various factors and shows how they combine to give the total uncertainty.
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Measuring very high power, very large laser beams, very fast
Measuring very large beams at tens of KW, multi-KJ pulses… A new patent-pending technology now makes these practical, and the sensors have extremely fast response times as well.
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Measure very low energy laser pulses accurately
This video will show you how to overcome the challenges of measuring very low energy pulses, even in a noisy environment.
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How to measure power of very low power pulsed laser beams
When using a photodiode laser power sensor to measure very low power pulsed beams (nW to mW), there are some issues you need to be aware of. This video shows you how to avoid some common problems and ensure maximum accuracy.
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How do I measure laser power in telecom applications?
Optical measurements in telecom applications have unique challenges. This video will introduce you to the solutions Ophir offers to help you.
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Calibration Factors
When a power/energy meter is in "Calibrate" mode, various "Factors" are displayed to the user. This video explains the meaning of each of these factors.
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Looking for a specific StarLab application or function?
Click here to find a series of useful StarLab videos. Topics include general usability, applications, energy sensor compatibility, data log and other basic & advanced functions!

Clarifications: Range selection, measurement duration
Sometimes, even experienced users of laser measurement equipment come across some issues that, although basic, need to be clarified. This video reviews 2 such issues: (1) selection of correct range when it's not quite obvious (and what happens if one goes over range), and (2) how long a measurement duration may be.
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Measuring beams coming out of a fiber
When you need to measure a beam coming out of a fiber, there are some parameters that might have a somewhat different meaning than they do when referring to "regular" beam measurements. Missing some of these points could lead to incorrect measurement, and possible equipment damage. This video clarifies some issues you'll need to keep in mind so you can set up -- and perform -- this measurement correctly.
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