White Papers and Case Studies

  1. How Can I Measure The Power Of A Pulsed Laser With A Low Repetition Rate? 9/18/2023

    Pulsed laser power measurement depends on repetition rate, pulse duration, and power meter technology, which vary depending on power range and application.

  2. An In-Depth Look At Axicons 7/14/2023

    An axicon is a conical prism defined by its alpha (α) and apex angles. Axicons are ideal for measurement and alignment, research, and medical applications requiring a ring-shaped laser output.

  3. Fast Shaping Control Of X Ray Beams Using A Closed-Loop Adaptive Bimorph Deformable Mirror 5/25/2023

    Zygo collaborated with Diamond Light Source (DLS) in the UK to install a deformable mirror with deformation feedback provided by Zygo’s ZPS sensor system. The system was installed in the B16 Test Beamline at DLS as a proof of principle for this application.

  4. Zygo Supports The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility’s Quest For Sustainable Clean Energy 3/27/2023

    Zygo has been making optics for the NIF’s laser program since the early 1970's, playing a critical role as the NIF’s laser system is the only facility in the world that operates above the laser damage threshold requirements for optics. 

  5. LLNL Achieves Nuclear Fusion Ignition: See Where Gentec-EO Laser Energy Meters Are Used 2/6/2023

    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.

  6. Integrated Power Measurements In Automated Laser Systems 12/12/2022

    Parameters of laser beams used in material processing are tough to measure, especially in higher power ranges. However, MKS Instruments has developed new technologies that rise to this challenge.

  7. Customizing Optical Coatings For A 3D Visual Application 10/28/2022

    In this case study, we look at the challenge of fabricating a broadband, non-polarizing cube beamsplitter for a 3D visual application.

  8. Determine The Exact Laser Module For Your Machine Vision Application 10/26/2022

    Selecting a laser module to fit an application should be a fluid process. From identifying key specifications to testing and potentially customizing the final laser, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

  9. Laser Safety In Stage Marking 10/19/2022

    What would live concerts, festivals and TV shows be without laser shows and stunning special effects? laserfabrik GmbH is active in this field worldwide and has more than 20 years of experience.

  10. Designing A Detector Noise-Limited Instrument With PbSe Detectors 9/12/2022

    Instrument designers can achieve optimal operation of PbSe IR detectors by choosing the ideal bias voltage, optical chopping frequency, or a combination of the two.