Recent updates and news in the world of power and energy measurements
With high power lasers, there’s always a safety concern for equipment and people nearby.
(Of course, I’m not qualified to give a detailed analysis of what needs to be taken into account for laser safety. For that, you should consult a laser safety officer.)
I want to specifically ask whether there’s an issue of laser light reflecting off power measuring equipment.
Worried about High Power (10 kW) Laser Backscatter? Read Post »
Harsh.
Extreme.
Noisy.
These are a few words used to describe an industrial environment.
What about your laser sensor? Will it survive this?
How to Keep a Laser Power Sensor Clean Read Post »
A pulsed laser could have an average power of, say, 1 Watt, yet a peak power of 1 Megawatt –
Peak power vs. Average Power What is it, and how do I measure it? Read Post »
Unlike a traditional thermal sensor which is basically just used for power, the BeamTrack sensor can measure several different aspects
There’s No Wrong Way to Use a BeamTrack Sensor Read Post »
LEDs are replacing more and more traditional light sources as efficient, durable, cost-effective alternatives. But should we measure them the
How to Measure LED Power – Accurately Read Post »
Picture this. Your boss has been bugging you about the low welding yields lately, and you can’t disagree. As the
How to Measure Stacked Laser Diode Power Read Post »
There are many different types of lasers. UV, visible, infrared, Terahertz. Nanowatts, milliwatts, kilowatts. Lasers for industry, laser for medicine,
How to Measure Very Low Power Infrared Lasers Read Post »
In this video, you will learn how the BC20 sensor enables correct power measurement of scanned beams, as are used
Measuring Power of Scanned Laser Beams 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 »
Does this conversation sound familiar to you? “Hey boss, how many LEDs should I use?” “Uh, why don’t you add
Can a Small Integrating Sphere Measure Your UV LEDs? 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 »
Many of Ophir’s OEM power sensors have a maximum average power specification of “XX watts free standing, YY watts heat
Cooling of OEM Sensors: Heat Sinking Read Post »
