Featured Articles
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5 High-Power Laser Applications
6/2/2022
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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Measuring Laser Power With The IS Series
6/2/2022
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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How Do Fiber Lasers Work?
4/26/2022
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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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Laser Welding
4/26/2022
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.
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What Is A CO2 Laser And How Does It Work?
12/28/2021
Gentec EO developed the first CO2 laser energy meter in the world in 1972. They may be nearing their 50th birthday, but CO2 lasers are nowhere near retirement. This article takes a look at what CO2 lasers are, what they can do, and what applications they're best used in.
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Common Laser Wavelengths And Their Uses
12/28/2021
Gentec EO explores the many uses of laser wavelengths in this application note. Topics explored include common laser wavelengths in telecommunications, which wavelengths are needed and used for laser eye surgery, and how wavelengths are applied in laser welding applications.
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5 Common Applications Of Lasers In Electronics
12/28/2021
Electronics, specifically lasers are more commonly used today than you may realize. Gentec EO explores a few common examples of laser applications in electronics in today's world.
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Understanding The Spectral Characteristics Of Your Detector
10/15/2021
This application note explains how to understand the spectral characteristics of a Gentec-EO detector. In this text, you will find, among others, a clear definition for calibrated spectral range, range of available wavelengths, and spectral range.
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Calibration: Understanding The Process, The Techniques, And The Instruments
10/15/2021
At Gentec-EO, we understand that the essence of our business has been delivering accuracy for over 45 years. There are no half measures: It either measures accurately, or it doesn’t. One of our company’s values is “rigorousness,” because our customers expect nothing less.
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Calibration Uncertainty Of Photo Detectors
10/15/2021
The objective of this application note is to inform Gentec Electro-Optics’ distributors and clients about two aspects of photodetectors that are believed to cause some confusion and raise questions.