Ultraviolet excimer lasers are important for many applications: primarily medical and photolithography, but not exclusively. Measuring them, however, is not […]
How to Profile an Ultraviolet Excimer Laser Read Post »
Understand the difference between peak and average laser power and learn how these values impact sensor selection and safe, accurate laser measurement.
Laser Peak Power and Average Power: What’s the Difference? Read Post »
So, you measure your laser beam and get this very pretty 3D display of its spatial profile. Awesome!
How Accurate is BeamGage? Read Post »
Learn why laser calibration matters and how measuring actual output power helps align laser settings with real performance.
Why Laser Calibration Requires Measuring Actual Output Power Read Post »
Scanning slit profilers (such as Ophir’s NanoScan) boast several advantageous qualities, such as the ability to measure high powers without
When Can You Use a Scanning-Slit Beam Profiler for Pulsed Lasers? Read Post »
A typical concern when using a laser cutting machine is how to be sure the laser is optimized for the
How to Measure Laser Beam Width Regardless of Power Density Read Post »
There are lots of tips and tricks for ensuring top performance of your laser power meter and sensor, but I
How to Keep Your Laser Power Meter Updated Read Post »
There are a few issues that come into play when discussing narrow laser beams: accuracy, saturation, damage, and more. I’m
How to Profile Very Small Laser Beams Read Post »
In 1965, Intel’s Gordon Moore made a prediction about the future of technology that remained accurate far longer than even
Using Power Meters to Help Keep Moore’s Law Alive Read Post »
What is M-Squared, you ask? Basically, it’s a measure of how well your laser beam focuses, or more accurately, how
An Easy Way to Measure M-Squared Read Post »
Update (January 2015): This power sensor has been improved to measure up to 120 kW of continuous laser power. Read
Measure 120 kW Directly with Ophir’s Newest Laser Power Sensor Read Post »
Why is Ophir-Spiricon’s calibration lead-time the fastest in the industry? Learn about our lean journey and hear our announcement on
Fastest Calibration in the Industry Read Post »
