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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![Gentec - Wavelength Correction]( "What Is A Personal Wavelength Correction Certificate?")
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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![Gentec - Measure Energy Webinar]( "From Photons To Nuclear Fusion: How To Measure Energy In Any Laser System?")
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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![pw2023-gentec]( "Reliable (And Cost-Effective) Laser Beam Measurements")
Félicien Legrand of Gentec-EO talks laser beam measurements, including customized solutions, on Day Two of Photonics West 2023.
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![gentec - how to clean a UP detector]( "How To Clean A UP Laser Power Detector Absorber")
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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![gentec - how to understand damage thresholds]( "How To Understand Damage Thresholds Of Your Laser Power Or Energy Detector")
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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![What Is The Maximum Repetition Rate Of A Pulsed Laser When Used With A Power Detector?]( "What Is The Maximum Repetition Rate Of A Pulsed Laser When Used With A Power Detector?")
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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![Thermopile Vs. Photodetectors: Which Technology Is Best For Your Laser Power Measurements?]( "Thermopile Vs. Photodetectors: Which Is Best For Laser Power Measurements?")
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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![Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.]( "Webinar: Why And How To Measure Your Laser Energy Accurately?")
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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![fel]( "Gentec-EO’s Latest Releases Presented At DCS 2022")
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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![pw2022-gentec-eo]( "Developing Better Laser Processes")
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.
LASER CALCULATORS
Gentec-EO offers a variety of free-to-use laser calculators that can be used to design and optimize laser systems and to understand the effects of laser light on materials.
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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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![GettyImages-658119294 pulsed laser]( "How Can I Measure The Power Of A Pulsed Laser With A Low Repetition Rate?")
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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![Gentec - calorimeters]( "LLNL Achieves Nuclear Fusion Ignition: See Where Gentec-EO Laser Energy Meters Are Used")
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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![UV GettyImages-1271779123]( "How Do Ultraviolet Lasers Work?")
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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![Laser GettyImages-1311236338]( "5 High-Power Laser Applications")
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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![gteo]( "Measuring Laser Power With The IS Series")
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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![GettyImages-636969658]( "How Do Fiber Lasers Work?")
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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![GettyImages-1152996566]( "Advantages And Disadvantages Of Laser Welding")
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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![GettyImages-481784506 laser]( "What Are The Limitations Of My Laser Power Meter’s Damage Threshold, And How Can I Avoid Exceeding It?")
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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![Gentec - power density]( "How Can I Measure The Power Density Of My Laser?")
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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![GettyImages-1203979652 laser in lab]( "What Parameters Of My Laser Do I Need To Measure?")
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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![Gentec E-O - maximum beam size]( "What Is The Maximum Beam Size My Laser Power Meter Can Accommodate?")
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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![GettyImages-481155380 laser in lab]( "What Is The Difference Between Absolute And Relative Laser Power Measurements?")
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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![Gentec - Laser Power Detectors]( "How Laser Power Output Measurement Increases Productivity On Production Floors")
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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![Gentec - Laser Power Bucket]( "Laser Peak Power Vs. Laser Average Power")
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).
