Request InfoThorlabs Inc.Thorlabs Inc. has introduced the BP1M2 series, an extension set for the company’s BP100 series beam profiler for automated M2 analysis of beam quality. The system allows the measurement of the times-diffraction-limit M2 factor of a laser beam and its reciprocal beam quality, k = 1/M2. The extension set has a motorized translation stage and mounting accessories to be used for the company’s beam profiler. The system can measure divergence, waist diameter, Rayleigh range and astigmatism. It is compatible with CW and quasi-CW lasers and delivers short measurement times.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics.com 6/26/2023Beam ProfilerThe high-power NFScan diverging beam profiler from Photonics Automation outputs up to 500 W for real-time beam profiling for diverging sources sized <1 mm, such as fiber coupled lasers; single...WEBINARSPhotonics.com 1/20/2021Leveraging Micro- and Nanofabrication Techniques to Advance Optical Interference CoatingsGarrett D. Cole provides an overview of R&D and production efforts that relate to state-of-the-art thin-film optical coatings and interference structures. He includes a review of general coating...Photonics.com 5/20/2021Measuring the Power and Beam Profile of Divergent Laser SourcesLasers with large beam divergence are used in a number of applications, such as remote sensing, optical communications, and materials processing. Large beam divergences create challenges for reliably...Photonics.com 5/17/2023Medical Laser Applications: Defining Measurement Solutions That Keep the Process on TrackAs with any precision process, laser-based medical applications demand tight control of a laser’s behavior to keep the process on track. But how is this implemented in applications? Mark...Photonics.com 9/16/2020Principles of Laser Beam ProfilingBeam profiling describes the measurement of the spatial distribution of power of a laser beam. Laser users often wonder if they need to profile their lasers but may have nagging doubts as to why....PHOTONICS DICTIONARY+ TERMSPhotonics Dictionarybeam profilerA device that measures the spatial distribution of energy perpendicular to the propagation path of a radiant beam. An energy or power meter is typically used to monitor the amount of light passing...PHOTONICS BUYERS' GUIDE CATEGORIESLaser Beam ProfilersA laser beam profiler is a device that measures the spatial distribution of energy perpendicular to the propagation path of a radiant beam. An energy or power meter is typically used to monitor the...Beam Measurement EquipmentCOMPANIESPhotonics Buyers' GuideThorlabs Inc.Thorlabs is a leading designer and manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Founded in 1989, Thorlabs is headquartered in Newton, New Jersey with...Photonics Buyers' GuideDataRay Inc.DataRay Inc. was founded in 1988 with a mission to advance the technology of laser beam analysis. We develop standard and custom laser beam characterization solutions that exceed customer...Photonics Buyers' GuideMKS Ophir, Light & MeasurementOphir is a brand within the MKS Instruments Light & Motion division. The Ophir product portfolio consists of laser and LED measurement products, including laser power and energy meters, laser...