When measuring your laser beam profile, you expect the measurement to be accurate, so it can be frustrating to see […]
Blooming and Smearing in Your Beam Profile? Why It Happens and How to Fix It Read Post »
When choosing and using a power meter to measure your laser, one of the most critical specifications to understand is
Understanding the Specs: Power Meter Damage Threshold Read Post »
If you use Photodiode-based sensors to measure your beam power, there are a number of issues that can affect the
Log data from multiple sensors Simultaneously record measurements from multiple laser power sensors via the StarLab software for later review
Logging Your Laser Power Measurements on a PC With StarLab Software Read Post »
Read all about Ophir’s new sensor that measures high-power ultrashort-pulse lasers and is ideal for use in micromachining and material
Learn how to use the Ariel, Ophir’s new ultra-compact “All in One” sensor for measuring high power industrial lasers up
Watch: Ariel All-in-One High Power Laser Sensor – How to Use Read Post »
We are often asked about the specified ranges of various ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) for Ophir instruments. In this
Effect of Ambient Conditions on Laser Measurements Read Post »
If all your laser measurement work involves a laptop or a PC, and you don’t need a standalone laser power
Don’t need a standalone meter? PC interfaces with the StarLab PC software Read Post »
High pressure vessels (over 100 PSI) have high quality standards for their structural integrity, for obvious reasons. Weld points can
Ensure Quality Laser Welds for High Pressure Vessels Read Post »
Is your laser’s focal spot where you think it is? The following video shows the focal shift of a 100Kw
Watch: Focal Shift Read Post »
An integrating sphere collects electromagnetic radiation from a source, usually external to the optical device, for flux measurement or optical attenuation.
Integrating Sphere Fundamentals and Applications Read Post »
The development of remote material processing techniques requires increasing the accuracy of the process to permit creating smaller features. Laser
BeamSquared® – Measurement of Long Rayleigh Range Lasers with Small Focal Spot Read Post »
