Many laser applications use pulsed beams, and pulse widths are becoming very short – even fs pulses are …
You have your new laser power meter, so you can now get on with your work. You’re confident …
StarLab is Ophir’s easy-to-use, yet powerful, laser measurement software that turns a PC into a multi-channel laser power …
This post is meant to help the uninitiated and trained professional alike to navigate the process of choosing the right photodiode for their application.
If you’ll ask Raphi Cohen, Sr. Scientist at Ophir Photonics, what’s the favorite part of his work he’ll …
There are many specifications used to define optical components, such as lenses, mirrors,
windows, etc. Some, like focal length, might seem obvious. Others, like power
and centration, might not be as self-explanatory.
Here is an incomplete glossary of some of the most commonly used specifications for
optics.
At Ophir, we are always focused on helping you ensure best results from your laser, by monitoring its power, energy, beam shape, and more.
When you need to know precisely how accurate your measurement equipment is linearity is a factor you should defiantly look for. What exactly is linearity? Read more
There are many ways to measure laser output: You can use a photodiode, thermopile, or pyroelectric sensor. This …
This post will discuss how a photodiode measures your laser (basics only) and what types of lasers it is suitable for.
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