
GENTEC ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC.
Gentec-EO is specialized in laser power measurement, energy measurement and beam analysis, as well as terahertz source measurement.
Our products are easy to use and well designed for your particular application and work environment, so that everyone can measure with the Gentec-EO accuracy.
Our large range of laser beam measurement solutions covers all type of customers from laboratories and research centers to hospitals and factories.
We have an outstanding 45-year track record of innovation, developing and providing state-of the-art technologies to the laser market. We work only with the highest calibration standards in the industry to ensure the best measurement accuracy possible.
Rely on Gentec-EO accuracy for your laser application.
HOT PRODUCTS
FEATURED VIDEOS
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In this video, Charles Dumas, International Sales Director at Gentec-EO, introduces you to the Personal Wavelength Correction certificate that each client receives when buying a Gentec-EO laser power/energy detector.
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In this webinar, you will learn how to measure laser energy accurately. You will also discover the tools that can help you maintain standardized quality and ensure end-users’ safety, therefore ensuring the success of your operations.
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Félicien Legrand of Gentec-EO talks laser beam measurements, including customized solutions, on Day Two of Photonics West 2023.
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Charles Dumas, international sales director at Gentec-EO, demonstrates how to know if and when to clean a laser power detector absorber and how to do it.
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In this video, Félicien Legrand, U.S./Canada sales manager at Gentec-EO, discusses damage thresholds and why understanding them is so important.
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Average power measurement of a pulsed laser can be a really tricky thing. What is the minimum repetition rate to get stable and reliable measurements? Myriam Blanchet of Gentec-EO answers this question in this video.
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Myriam Blanchet of Gentec-EO explains the difference between a thermopile and a photodetector. She then gives some tips to know which technology is best for specific laser power measurement needs.
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Many elements such as the optical components and surrounding environment have an impact on the energy your laser beam delivers. The intrinsic noise of the pulsed laser is also an important factor since it has a large impact on pulse-to-pulse energy stability. In this webinar, you will learn how to measure laser energy accurately.
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On day one of SPIE’s Defense + Commercial Sensing 2022 trade show, Fel Legrand from Gentec-EO introduces the company’s latest releases for laser power and energy measurement applications.
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Félicien Legrand with Gentec-EO met with us on the second day of Photonics West 2022 to explain why your time is better spent developing improved laser processes when compared to the time invested in setting up laser beam diagnostic tools. He also gave us a brief introduction to the new Miro Altitude – a laser power display and energy device ideal for even the most demanding applications.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.
445 St-Jean-Baptiste, Suite 160
Quebec, G2E 5N7
CANADA
Phone: +1 418 651 8003
Fax: +1 418 651 1174
Contact: Kévin Foster
TECHNICAL AND APPLICATION NOTES
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Pulsed laser power measurement depends on repetition rate, pulse duration, and power meter technology, which vary depending on power range and application.
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The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is partnering with Gentec-EO for the integration of custom laser energy detectors for laser beam diagnostics, energy measurements, and calorimeters control solutions.
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UVs span from 150 to 400 nanometers. This is a short wavelength for a laser, and that has a lot of advantages. UV lasers can also cut and mark with almost no thermal distortion. What’s more, they are compatible with a plethora of materials. All this combines to make them the go-to laser for sensitive high-precision applications.
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Not all laser applications are as futuristic as Star Wars, but some of the applications involving high-power lasers get pretty close! From nuclear fusion to measuring the distance to the Moon, lasers have found all sorts of surprising uses.
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Gentec-EO’s new IS power detectors combine the speed of photodetectors with the attenuation of integrating spheres. Combining these two technologies with Gentec-EO’s own recipe for a high damage-threshold absorber offers many advantages.
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One of the most common uses for fiber optics is high-speed internet. However, fiber lasers can do so much more. In addition to transporting preexisting laser light, fiber lasers also generate it. Gentec-EO explains how fiber lasers work, the advantages of using them, and how to measure them with their product line.
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Laser precision allows for better quality welds, faster throughput, reduced post-processing costs, and access to new domains of application. However, the hefty price tag can pose a challenge. Gentec-EO discusses the advantages of laser welding and how its measurement solutions can justify the cost of equipment.
BLOG ARTICLES
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Excessive power, average power duration, power density, pulse width, and wavelength absorptivity can all damage laser power meters, requiring careful usage and consideration of these factors.
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Peak power, average power, power density, energy density… all of those terms can be quickly confused and mixed up even by experienced laser users. In this short article, we’ll focus our efforts on one of these parameters: power density.
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When you purchase a new laser, it always comes with a long list of specifications. Some parameters might not be useful to you, but others might be important to your application.
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That question is kind of tricky, mainly because there are many assumptions here. So, let’s try to reframe that by making some precisions about your laser beam itself and the conditions in which measurements are performed.
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It’s not uncommon to hear about “relative” and “absolute” measurements when talking about laser power measurements. Those are simply two different ways to approach and define the meaning of your readings. So, let’s sort this out.
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In this article, we'll discuss how measuring laser power can help increase productivity on production floors and provide some tips for optimizing your laser power output measurement process.
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Average power density is a good metric to understand Continuous Wave (CW) lasers, but it is not enough to understand what to expect from pulsed lasers. For pulsed lasers, you need to utilize peak power (and peak density).