White Papers and Case Studies

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Expanding Applications Of Solid State Lasers 9/6/2022

    In recent years, market demand for laser processing has increased due to its inherent advantages and technological development. 808nm VCSELs aim to further expand the applications of solid-state lasers.

  7. High Power Laser Measurement: Cooling Methods 7/12/2022

    Measurement of high-power lasers requires efficient heat control in power meter sensors. Choosing the right heat transfer method is a critical step in configuring a reliable, accurate high-power laser meter.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Laser Power And Energy Measurements With Pyroelectric IR Detectors 5/27/2022

    This application note aims to explain the techniques for using pyroelectric detectors to measure the power and energy in CW and pulsed lasers. Also explored are the applications and subtleties that make these devices ideal for numerous power and energy uses.