The Ophir Photonics Blog is a resource for engineers, scientists, researchers, and laser industry professionals seeking reliable information about laser measurement and diagnostics.
Our mission is to help readers better understand the principles, challenges, and best practices involved in measuring and analyzing laser systems. Through educational articles, application-focused content, and industry insights, we aim to support the global laser community with practical knowledge that can be applied in research, manufacturing, medical technology, additive manufacturing, semiconductor processing, and other advanced photonics applications.
What We Cover
The blog explores a wide range of topics related to laser measurement and photonics, including:
- Laser power and energy measurement
- Beam profiling and beam characterization
- Laser diagnostics and testing
- Calibration and measurement accuracy
- Laser safety and best practices
- Industrial laser applications
- Medical laser technologies
- Additive manufacturing and laser-based production
- Emerging trends in photonics and laser technology
Whether you are troubleshooting a challenging measurement problem, evaluating new technologies, or looking to deepen your understanding of laser measurement principles, our goal is to provide content that is both technically accurate and practically useful.
About Ophir Photonics
Ophir Photonics, an MKS brand, develops and manufactures instrumentation for measuring laser power, energy, beam profile, position, and related laser parameters. Our solutions are used worldwide in industrial, medical, scientific, defense, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing applications.
For decades, Ophir has helped customers improve measurement accuracy, optimize laser system performance, and support innovation across a wide range of industries.
Our Contributors
The articles published on this blog are developed in collaboration with Ophir’s team of physicists, engineers, product managers, application specialists, and technical experts. Drawing on decades of experience in laser measurement, our contributors share real-world knowledge gained through product development, customer support, research, and industry collaboration.
We are committed to providing educational content that helps readers make informed decisions and better understand the technologies they use every day.
Join the Conversation
At Ophir, we’re passionate about helping the laser community solve measurement challenges and stay informed about emerging technologies and applications.
If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a question you’d like our experts to address, let us know. Your feedback helps shape future content and ensures the blog remains a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and laser professionals worldwide.
Have a suggestion? We’d love to hear from you through our contact page.