What Is an Integrating Sphere?
What it’s not Okay, so you know that you can measure laser power with a thermal or photodiode head. An […]
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Laser Power & Energy Measurement
Recent updates and news in the world of power and energy measurements
Pro Tip for Finding “Hidden” Laser Sensor Specs
Uhh, did you say hidden specs? Okay, so obviously any reasonable provider of laser power sensors should not be hiding
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FAQ: Thermal Sensors for Measuring Low, Medium & High Laser Powers
In this short “Basics” video we review the use – and selection – of thermal sensors for measuring low, medium
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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
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What’s a Laser Power Sensor Damage Threshold?
We talk about damage threshold all the time, but the truth is – like anything – this needs to be
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Does Temperature Affect Laser Power Sensors?
Ever wonder whether your laser power meter will read differently depending on the room’s temperature? I’d like to offer a
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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
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How to Measure High Power Laser Beams. Really High.
Usually, deciding how to measure your laser is a task of sifting through the various providers to find the laser
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Which Laser Power Meter is Right for You?
Getting the right laser power or energy meter is like anything else. Take pens, for example. Sometimes, I just want
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How to Measure Different Wavelengths with a Laser Power Meter
There’s been some confusion lately about the “laser” setting on an Ophir power meter. Joe will ask: “What if my
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Calibration Factors – Laser Power/Energy Meter
When a power/energy meter is in “Calibrate” mode, various “Factors” are displayed to the user. This video explains the meaning
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What is the Maximum Power of a Laser Power Meter?
Okay so I’m sifting through the datasheet of my new Ophir laser power sensor and I want to know the
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