Updated March 2016: I made a few changes to this post now that the new low power RM9-PD is available.
There are many different types of lasers.[citation needed]
UV, visible, infrared, Terahertz.
Nanowatts, milliwatts, kilowatts.
Lasers for industry, laser for medicine, lasers for telecommunication.
How to Measure Very Low Power Infrared Lasers[Update] And femtowatt lasers! Read Post »
Pyroelectric sensors are the tool of choice for measuring energy of repetitively pulsed laser beams.
They measure energy, and they’re fast.
They are not, however, indestructible.
4 Quickest Ways to Damage Your Pyro Sensor Read Post »
We’re all agreed that pyro sensors fill in an important gap in laser power and energy measurement.
Now that you have your pyroelectric sensor, here are some tips to get the most accurate measurement possible.
5 Rules to Get Accurate Laser Energy Measurements with a Pyroelectric Sensor Read Post »
There’s a common misconception when it comes to choosing an energy sensor to measure high frequency pulsed lasers. The confusion
Measuring Energy of High Rep Rate Pulsed Lasers Read Post »
On the one hand, CW lasers will almost always have a higher average power. That means it’s harder for the
What’s Harder to Measure:A Short Pulsed Laser or a CW Laser? Read Post »
The average powers of pulsed lasers are getting higher and higher these days. With IPG Photonics’ fiber lasers, Trumpf’s solid
Do You Use a High Average Power Pulsed Laser? Read Post »
Finding the right sensor to measure your laser pulse energy can be daunting. It doesn’t help that measuring energy tends
Laser Energy Sensor Specs: Step by Step Read Post »
The beauty of integrating an OEM sensor into your laser system is you get to call the shots. What matters
OEM Laser Energy Sensors Read Post »
Usually, laser measurement focuses on power or energy, (or both). In some cases, however, the total energy exposure needs to
How to Measure Laser Exposure Read Post »
This video will show you how to detect and record any missing pulses in your pulsed laser beam application.
How to detect missing laser pulses Read Post »
The Problem James is performing an important experiment with a Raman spectrometer, but he’s having trouble dealing with the background
How to Measure Your Laser in a Noisy Environment: An Elegant Solution Read Post »
When trying to measure a high energy density laser, it can damage your laser energy sensor if you’re not careful.
Warning: Don’t Make These Mistakes When Using a Diffuser on Your High-Energy Laser Beam Read Post »
