When you think of electromagnetic radiation, what pops into your head? X-Rays? Radio waves? Microwaves? Or maybe just plain old […]
There’s Now a Standard Sensor for Terahertz Laser Measurement Read Post »
If you want to measure low laser power, you’ll likely use a photodiode sensor. Now imagine your laser varies in
Extending the Power Range of a Photodiode Laser Sensor Read Post »
If you are measuring very low powers, you’ll want a photodiode power sensor. These come in various models, with physically
A Photodiode Laser Sensor for Every Wavelength Read Post »
Laser beams with powers of many tens of Kilowatts are becoming more and more common in today’s applications, industrial as
Measuring Very High Power Laser Beams: Challenges and Solutions Read Post »
Ophir laser power sensors have a smart head which allows for complete plug-and-play, where any sensor works with any meter.
Laser Power Meter and Sensor Compatibility Read Post »
Thermal laser power sensors have various coatings used to absorb the laser heat. Each coating has its own absorption per
Wavelength Guide for Thermal Laser Power Sensors Read Post »
Usually, laser measurement focuses on power or energy, (or both). In some cases, however, the total energy exposure needs to
How to Measure Laser Exposure Read Post »
Sometimes you may need a longer-than-standard distance between your laser power/energy meter and your sensor. In this video, you will
Long Distance Between Sensor and Meter Read Post »
Thermal laser sensors for high powers are usually water-cooled. Ophir has water-cooled sensors for powers from 250 W to 100
How to Use a Water-Cooled Laser Power Sensor Read Post »
Adam is a laser technician in a steel processing shop. His job is to make sure the YAG laser system
High Power Laser Beam Profiling:A Day in the Life of a Laser Cutting Technician Read Post »
Systems integrators often need to control an Ophir instrument from within their own system. In this video, you will learn
How to control an Ophir meter from within your own external software Read Post »
Ultraviolet excimer lasers are important for many applications: primarily medical and photolithography, but not exclusively. Measuring them, however, is not
How to Profile an Ultraviolet Excimer Laser Read Post »
