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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![Addressing Burning Laser Systems Questions]( "Addressing Burning Laser Systems Questions")
Gentec-EO Sales Manager Félicien Legrand addresses the two main questions customers usually have when designing, using or integrating laser systems: How do I get the most accurate, safe measurements of laser beam power, pulse energies or beam profile, and do I integrate smart controls to have my detectors work for me?
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![Gentec - using camera lenses]( "How To Use Camera Lenses To Measure Large Laser Beams")
In this video, Charles Dumas, International Sales Director at Gentec-EO, shows you how to use a camera lens to measure a large laser beam.
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![Gentec - product customization]( "Measuring Any Laser Beams With Custom Solutions")
Discover the many laser product customization possibilities at your fingertips with Gentec-EO's Félicien Legrand, who explains how a tailored solution can meet your specific requirements.
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![Gentec - display solution]( "Display Solutions To Read Your Laser Power And Energy Measurement Data")
In this video, Charles Dumas from Gentec-EO talks about all the different displays available for viewing data from laser power meters and laser energy meters.
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![Gentec - UP Series presentation]( "Reliable, NIST-Traceable Laser Power Measurement With The UP Series")
Gentec-EO's Myriam Blanchet provides a comprehensive introduction to the UP series of thermopile detectors, a versatile solution for measuring laser power.
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![Gentec-EO - absolute vs relative power measurements]( "The Difference Between Absolute And Relative Laser Power Measurements")
Absolute and relative laser power measurement is similar to measuring car speed. The focus is on knowing the exact speed or comparing it to others. The same concept applies to laser power.
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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.
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-1176842849 engineer]( "Increasing Productivity On The Production Line With Laser Power Measurement")
Dive into how one company's adoption of reliable laser output measurement on its production lines led to increased productivity and cost-efficiency.
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![GettyImages-1214111376 scientists computer]( "Measuring The Energy Of One Of The USA's Most Powerful Lasers")
Discover how the right laser measurement solutions have helped a leading research center, working on one of the most powerful lasers in the US, overcome various measurement challenges.
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![Gentec-EO - fill and finish]( "Monitoring Laser Power Helps This Biopharmaceutical Company Comply With Governmental Norms")
Explore how a custom-integrated solution helped a biopharmaceutical company meet strict government regulations while optimizing the performance and accuracy of their fill and finish measurements.
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![Gentec-EO - battery]( "Laser Power Monitoring Reduces Loss For This EV Battery Manufacturer")
Discover how a two-part solution helped enhance and ensure precision and minimize defects for a battery manufacturer facing a critical challenge in their laser welding process.
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![GettyImages-1227394784 additive manufacturing]( "Metal Additive Manufacturing: Laser Power Measurement During Machine Setup And Maintenance")
Discover how customized laser beam measurement solutions reinforced a leading manufacturer's machines against power fluctuations and misalignments.
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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.
BLOG ARTICLES
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![image]( "6 Expert Tips To Measure Laser Power Accurately In All Applications")
Learn how to accurately measure the optical power of your laser or other light source with these six expert tips for various applications.
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![Gentec-EO - ideal gaussian beam]( "High-Power Lasers: Measuring The Output Without Damaging The Equipment")
Concerned about your laser damaging your detector or meter? Let's explore how to protect your equipment and ensure safe operation.
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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. Let's explore one of these parameters: power density.
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![GettyImages-1203979652 laser in lab]( "Ensuring Optimal Laser Performance: What Parameters Should Be Measured?")
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.
