Request InfoMKS Ophir, Light & MeasurementThe FL500A thermal head manufactured by Ophir Optronics Inc. has a fan-cooled 65-mm-diameter aperture and is suitable for the measurement of continuous-wave and pulsed lasers up to 500 W. Its broadband spectral range is from 0.19 to 20 µm, maximum average power density is 8 kW/cm2 at 500 W, and maximum energy density is 3 J/cm2, with an energy threshold of 100 mJ. Power noise level is 25 mW, power accuracy is ±3%, response time with display (0 to 95%) is 2.5 s, and linearity with power is ±1%.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSBioPhotonics Nov/Dec 2022 IssueParticle Image Velocimetry SystemA Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system has been announced by Microvec Pte. Ltd., designed for measurements in air and water with velocities of up to 200 m/s. 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