Tag: THz Measurement

High Power Laser Beam Profiling:A Day in the Life of a Laser Cutting Technician

Adam is a laser technician in a steel processing shop.  His job is to make sure the YAG laser system cuts the steel sheets efficiently and effectively.  One day, he noticed that one laser cutter was not performing as well as the others.  It was removing too much metal as it cut, at the same…

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How to control an Ophir meter from within your own external software

Systems integrators often need to control an Ophir instrument from within their own system. In this video, you will learn of various solutions for integrating Ophir measurement capabilities with legacy analysis packages. Contact us

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Laser Peak Power and Average Power: What’s the Difference?

[:en]So, you want to measure your laser’s power.  Or energy.  Or position.  But you need to find a meter and sensor in your power range.  Does “power” mean average power or peak power? Contact us

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How to detect missing laser pulses

This video will show you how to detect and record any missing pulses in your pulsed laser beam application. Contact us

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How Accurate is BeamGage?

So, you measure your laser beam and get this very pretty 3D display of its spatial profile.  Awesome! Contact us

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How to Calibrate Your Laser

If you use a laser seriously you probably already know that just because you turn the knob up to 100 W, there’s no guarantee that the laser is outputting 100 W of power. First, why should you calibrate your laser? Contact us

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When Can You Use a Scanning-Slit Beam Profiler for Pulsed Lasers?

Scanning slit profilers (such as Ophir’s NanoScan) boast several advantageous qualities, such as the ability to measure high powers without attenuation, relatively inexpensive infrared compatibility, and more. But when someone mentions pulsed beams, several questions seem to pop up out of nowhere: What’s your pulse frequency? Beam width? What kind of accuracy are you looking…

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StarLite: Overview of Ophir’s newest meter

The new StarLite power/energy meter is an economical instrument that supports all our newest lines of standard sensors. This video shows you how easy it is to use. Contact us

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How to Measure Laser Beam Width Regardless of Power Density

A typical concern when using a laser cutting machine is how to be sure the laser is optimized for the most efficient process.  This means, is the laser power high enough?  Is it focused down well enough? And is it focusing at the proper place (above, at, or below the material)?  These parameters vary depending…

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How to Keep Your Laser Power Meter Updated

There are lots of tips and tricks for ensuring top performance of your laser power meter and sensor, but I want to share just one easy (and free) trick to make sure your power meter is always running in tip-top shape. Contact us

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FAQ: Photodiode Sensors for Measuring Very Low Powers

In this short “Basics” video, we review in general the use of photodiode sensors for measuring very low laser powers. Contact us

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How to Profile Very Small Laser Beams

There are a few issues that come into play when discussing narrow laser beams: accuracy, saturation, damage, and more.  I’m just going to discuss accuracy today.  The question is really: how many pixels do I need in my beam to get a “reasonable” resolution? Contact us

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