Learn why laser calibration matters and how measuring actual output power helps align laser settings with real performance.
Why Laser Calibration Requires Measuring Actual Output Power Read Post »
Scanning slit profilers (such as Ophir’s NanoScan) boast several advantageous qualities, such as the ability to measure high powers without
When Can You Use a Scanning-Slit Beam Profiler for Pulsed Lasers? Read Post »
The new StarLite power/energy meter is an economical instrument that supports all our newest lines of standard sensors. This video
StarLite: Overview of Ophir’s newest meter Read Post »
A typical concern when using a laser cutting machine is how to be sure the laser is optimized for the
How to Measure Laser Beam Width Regardless of Power Density Read Post »
There are lots of tips and tricks for ensuring top performance of your laser power meter and sensor, but I
How to Keep Your Laser Power Meter Updated Read Post »
In this short “Basics” video, we review in general the use of photodiode sensors for measuring very low laser powers.
FAQ: Photodiode Sensors for Measuring Very Low Powers Read Post »
There are a few issues that come into play when discussing narrow laser beams: accuracy, saturation, damage, and more. I’m
How to Profile Very Small Laser Beams Read Post »
In 1965, Intel’s Gordon Moore made a prediction about the future of technology that remained accurate far longer than even
Using Power Meters to Help Keep Moore’s Law Alive Read Post »
What is M-Squared, you ask? Basically, it’s a measure of how well your laser beam focuses, or more accurately, how
An Easy Way to Measure M-Squared Read Post »
Update (January 2015): This power sensor has been improved to measure up to 120 kW of continuous laser power. Read
Measure 120 kW Directly with Ophir’s Newest Laser Power Sensor Read Post »
The Problem James is performing an important experiment with a Raman spectrometer, but he’s having trouble dealing with the background
How to Measure Your Laser in a Noisy Environment: An Elegant Solution Read Post »
CCD and Scanning-Slit Beam Profilers Many people will profess to speak the truth, but few are really in a position
The Truth about Laser Beam Profilers: Camera vs. Scanning Slit Read Post »
