Do You Know the Power Density of Your Laser?
Lasers can be dangerous. For you, for your workspace, and for your measurement equipment. Some people assume high power is […]
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Water Cooled Sensors: Things to Look Out For
Water cooled sensors are commonly used when measuring laser beams of more than a few hundred watts. In this video,
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OEM Laser Energy Sensors
The beauty of integrating an OEM sensor into your laser system is you get to call the shots. What matters
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Here’s How Klaus Hansen Measures his Laser
We are proud to announce that Klaus Hansen is the winner of our Facebook beam profiling image contest. He entered
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What Is an ND Filter? How You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use It
Short answer: A neutral density attenuator. Meaning? Long(er) answer: A filter that attenuates all wavelengths equally. Well, that’s an ideal
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There’s Now a Standard Sensor for Terahertz Laser Measurement
When you think of electromagnetic radiation, what pops into your head? X-Rays? Radio waves? Microwaves? Or maybe just plain old
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Extending the Power Range of a Photodiode Laser Sensor
If you want to measure low laser power, you’ll likely use a photodiode sensor. Now imagine your laser varies in
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A Photodiode Laser Sensor for Every Wavelength
If you are measuring very low powers, you’ll want a photodiode power sensor. These come in various models, with physically
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Measuring Very High Power Laser Beams: Challenges and Solutions
Laser beams with powers of many tens of Kilowatts are becoming more and more common in today’s applications, industrial as
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Laser Power Meter and Sensor Compatibility
Ophir laser power sensors have a smart head which allows for complete plug-and-play, where any sensor works with any meter.
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Wavelength Guide for Thermal Laser Power Sensors
Thermal laser power sensors have various coatings used to absorb the laser heat. Each coating has its own absorption per
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How to Measure Laser Exposure
Usually, laser measurement focuses on power or energy, (or both). In some cases, however, the total energy exposure needs to
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