University Of Ottawa Relies On The BEAMAGE Series To Measure Laser Profiles In The Development Of Receiver Chips

The University of Ottawa’s premier solar cell characterization lab, specializing in high-performance devices, chose Gentec-EO’s BEAMAGE series to support the development of receiver chips for Power-Over-Fiber applications. This project, aimed at creating photonic power converters for optical communications systems, required accurate laser beam profiling at 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths. Previously reliant on the time-intensive knife-edge method, the lab sought a more efficient solution to measure varying power densities by profiling beam sizes between 0.5 mm and 10 mm.

Gentec-EO provided an ideal solution with the BEAMAGE-4M-IR for 1550 nm and BEAMAGE-4M with B3-IR-Filter for 1310 nm. These camera-based profilers offer a large 11.3 mm sensor, crucial for capturing the lab's 10 mm beams, and a compact design to fit within a crowded experimental setup. Using these tools allowed the researchers to conduct rapid, accurate measurements across various samples, greatly improving efficiency compared to the knife-edge method.

This setup enabled the lab to confidently advance their research, potentially contributing to future publications in photonics. The lab valued the BEAMAGE profilers’ combination of high accuracy, small footprint, and compatibility with multiple wavelengths, which streamlined their workflow. Gentec-EO’s beam profiling equipment will continue to support the lab’s diverse research projects, illustrating Gentec-EO’s ability to meet specialized laser measurement needs.

With over 50 years of expertise, Gentec-EO offers a wide range of solutions for laser beam measurement, providing precision tools tailored to advanced industry requirements.