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Laser Beam Profile

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Beam Profiling Overview
Spiricon has been a leader in laser beam profiling for over 28 years, offering systems for both pulsed and continuous wave (CW) lasers. Their product line includes silicon cameras, the Pyrocam pyroelectric camera, and various accessories, covering a wide spectrum from deep UV to far infrared. The systems comply with ISO 11146 standards.
Software Systems
Spiricon offers two main software systems:
  • Spiricon LBA Software: Known for accuracy and versatility, featuring Ultracal baseline correction, 2D and 3D viewing, and customizable apertures.
  • BeamStar Software: Focuses on ease of use with automated features and report generation.
Specialized Systems
Spiricon provides specialized systems for specific needs:
  • Pyrocam Series: For profiling from near to far infrared, useful for CO2 lasers and terahertz sources.
  • M2-2000 System: Offers ISO-compliant M2 measurements.
  • LPK Beam Profilers: For industrial YAG or CO2 lasers up to 1000 W.
  • Telecom Cameras: Accurate measurements for the 1440 – 1605 nm range.
  • Hartman Wavefront Analyzer: Provides real-time measurements for beam collimation.
Accessories
Various accessories enhance the functionality of Spiricon cameras, including UV conversion systems, beam expanders and reducers, filters, and beam splitters.
LBA Software Features
The LBA software offers features for detailed beam analysis:
  • Ultracal Baseline Correction: Ensures accurate beam width measurements.
  • Region of Interest (ROI): Allows selection of smaller areas to conserve bandwidth.
  • Zoom Capability: Magnifies images up to 32 times.
  • 2D and 3D Views: Provides comprehensive visualization options.
  • Statistical Analysis: Offers real-time statistical functions and graphical data representation.
Quantitative Calculations
The software supports calculations including total power or energy, peak power density, beam width, and divergence angle, along with statistical analysis and pass/fail testing capabilities.
Signal Conditioning & Enhancement
Spiricon's Ultracal method enhances measurement accuracy by maintaining noise components. The software supports multiple frame averaging and summing for improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Camera Gain Correction and Control
Manual gain and black level control are available for specific applications. The system supports multiple synchronization and capture modes, with interface options including ActiveX compatibility with MATLAB and LabVIEW.
System Requirements
The system requires a PC with a Pentium IV or faster processor, FireWire or USB2 input, and Windows XP Pro or greater. It is plug-and-play compatible and CE certified.
BeamStar Software Features
The BeamStar software offers automated operation and easy report generation, with features for photodiode triggering, digital camera format tailoring, and background subtraction.
M Squared Measurement
The M² measurement process involves setting up a laser, focusing lens, and camera on an optical rail, guided by software to ensure ISO compliance.
Hartmann Wavefront Analyzer
This tool measures beam wavefronts, aiding in beam collimation and optical component inspection, providing real-time data results.
Pyroelectric Array Cameras - Pyrocam III Series
Designed for scientific and industrial applications, featuring a wide spectral range and integrated chopper for continuous wave beams.
General Specifications
The Pyrocam III operates in IR and UV ranges, with interchangeable windows and a high dynamic range.
FireWire Silicon CCD Cameras
Models like FX and Scor 20 offer a wide spectral range and high dynamic range, with features such as automated photodiode trigger synchronization.
USB Silicon CCD Cameras - L-series
These cameras are USB 2.0 compatible, offering a spectral range of 350 - 1100nm.
Framegrabber Silicon CCD Cameras
These cameras provide a wide spectral range and feature selection, with high-speed electronic shutters.
Industrial CO2 Laser Beam Profiler
The II-IV-CO2-BS Series provides inline monitoring for industrial CO2 lasers.
Laser Profiler Kits for YAG and CO2
These kits offer portable solutions for medium power lasers.
Accessories for Beam Profiling
Includes UV image converters, attenuators, and beam splitters.
YAG Focal Spot Analyzer
This tool measures the focal spot of high-power YAG lasers.
Beam Splitters and Attenuators
The LBS-100 Attenuator and Beam Splitter System is highlighted for its larger aperture and adaptability for longer wavelengths.
Beam Expanders and Reducers
The 4X Reimaging Beam Expander and Reducer are described for enlarging and reducing beam size.
Camera Systems
Various camera models are detailed with specifications such as spectral response, pixel spacing, and dynamic range.
Key Specifications
The document provides extensive technical specifications for each component and camera.
Applications and Recommendations
The document suggests applications for each camera type and provides recommendations for system requirements and additional accessories.
Product Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various optical instruments and accessories.
Hartmann Arrays
These are permanently mounted on COHU 4812 cameras and come with HWA software.
Laser Profiling Kits
Designed for YAG and CO2 lasers, these kits include cameras and various hardware.
Filters and Spacers
Includes stackable ND filters and spacers for adapting camera mounts.
UV Converters
These devices convert UV images to visible light for CCD imaging.
Imaging Systems
Features include beam expanders and reducers, fiber adapter brackets, and beam splitters.
WaveStar CCD Laser Spectrum Analyzer
This device offers high-resolution spectral measurements.
Fast Photodetector Model FPS-10
Designed for measuring pulsed lasers, offering two operation modes.
Specifications of the FPS-10 Fast Photodetector
  • Detector: Silicon photodiode
  • Spectral Range: 0.19 - 1.1μm
  • Detector Aperture: 4mm
  • Performance Specifications:
    • Gain: x1 gain and x250 gain
    • Risetime: 6ns for x1 gain, 300ns for x250 gain
    • Output Sensitivity (at 630nm): 20mV/mW into 50 ohm, 10V/mW into 1M ohm
    • Noise Level: 10nW for x1 gain, 0.2μW for x250 gain
  • Input Connections: Direct from laser or fiber optic cable
  • Input Adapters: Accepts standard Ophir SMA and FC adapters and neutral density attenuators
  • Attenuation: Accepts standard Ophir x10 and x50 ND attenuators, which can be stacked.
  • Output Connection: BNC
  • Power Supply Unit: Connected to head by telephone cable, runs on rechargeable batteries for 13 hours.
  • Supplied Accessories: Rod and stand, 1-x50 attenuator, and 1-x10 attenuator
  • Dimensions: Head dimensions are 46mm diameter x 90mm deep
Ordering Information for Fiber Adapters
  • WaveStar-V: Instrument P/N 1Z02550, SMA fiber Adapter 1G01236, FC Fiber Adapter 1Z08229, LC Fiber Adapter 1Z08228, ST Fiber Adapter 1Z08226, SC Fiber Adapter 1Z08227
  • WaveStar-U: Instrument P/N 1Z02551, SMA fiber Adapter 1G01236, FC Fiber Adapter 1Z08229, LC Fiber Adapter 1Z08228, ST Fiber Adapter 1Z08226, SC Fiber Adapter 1Z08227
  • FX 4X Beam Expander: Instrument P/N 1Z17009, Bracket P/N 1G01649, SMA fiber Adapter 1G01236, FC Fiber Adapter 1Z08229, LC Fiber Adapter 1Z08228, ST Fiber Adapter 1Z08226, SC Fiber Adapter 1Z08227
  • FPS-10: Instrument P/N 18024, SMA fiber Adapter 1G01236, FC Fiber Adapter 1Z08229, LC Fiber Adapter 1Z08228, ST Fiber Adapter 1Z08226, SC Fiber Adapter 1Z08227
Extra ND Filters
  • Extra x10 Filter: Attenuation from x10 to x20, wavelength range 400-1100nm, P/N 1Z08200
  • Extra x50 Filter: Attenuation from x50 to x200, wavelength range 450-1100nm, P/N 1Z08201
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Catalog excerpts

Laser Beam Profile-1

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For over 28 years, Spiricon has been the leader in laser beam profiling. Spiricon systems provide all you need to profile both pulsed and CW lasers from W to Watts. Some 15 models of silicon cameras, along with our exclusive Pyrocam pyroelectric camera and various accessories allow measurements: From the deep UV to the far infrared From micrometer sized focal spots to large beams From very low powers up to kilowatts. Spiricon CCD beam profilers include hardware and software features designed to handle every measurement need. Conformance to ISO 11146 requirements is virtually assured > Ֆ after...

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With LBA-FW, connecting multiple FireWire cameras is a snap. LBA-FW facilitates synchronizing the cameras in order to capture single events simultaneously from several locations. Allow the event to trigger the cameras, or setup a corresponding external trigger. Ultracal sets the baseline precisely. Beam width calculations become the most accurate.With the baseline set too low, laser wings are clipped off in the A/D converter. Calculated beam widths are now too small. With the baseline set too high, the algorithm interprets the baseline as wings in the laser beam. Calculated beam widths are now...

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User-selectable Z-axis scaling > When the signal is too weak to adequately display on the screen, Z-axis scaling recovers the detail that cant be readily seen. In addition, Z-axis scaling allows you to examine energy in the wings of a beam even if the peak signal was large enough for normal display. Since beam data is stored in raw form, Z-scaling can be applied whether recording the beam live or analyzing data by post-processing days later. Viewed at 1x, the Z-axis provides little detail (left). At 8x the weak signal can now be examined easily (right). Without Ultracal, the DC baseline offset...

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Peak location scatter plot with histogram color-coding. A pointing stability strip chart presents data over time for the Centroid X and Y, Peak X and Y and centroid radius from an origin or from the mean centroid.The radius is referenced from either an Origin established in LBA or from the continuously calculated Average Centroid position. A centroid location scatter plot with histogram color-codingAny notations entered here will be printed with the charts. Notes remain from one reset to the next and from one application startup to the next.Set a sample limit, and specify the results items to...

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Current frame հ and 90 respectably in 1 а incrementsMultiple display options: Second Moment (D4s) Օ Օ Along X-Y axis Current frame and reference frame overlay 90/10 Knife Edge Օ Along Major and Minor axis Current frame minus reference frame (Reference frame can be another beam profile or a Gaussian fit.) Knife Edge (User selectable level) Օ Օ Positions: Manually controlled, track centroid, track peakSecondary display of reference beam or Gaussian fit Crosshairs for precise point-to-point distance measurements Apertures Overlay aperture shows graphical representation of beam width calculation...

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Other Quantitative Measurement ChoicesTop Hat measurement of Mean, Standard Deviation (Choice of calculation method) (Per ISO 13694) Օ Shows graph of signal levels of all pixels.Divergence angle Separate X, Y or Major/Minor angles Օ Maximum and Minimum within user defined spatial limitsGaussian Fit calculations (Per ISO 13694) Intensity distribution histogram Near field and far field method (Use of lens, or two separated width measurements)Row and Column summing (Log Data only)EllipticalAnalysis of major/minor axis beam widths Orientation angle Օ Roundness factorAperturesDrawn aperture with user...

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Synchronization and Capture ModesMultiple options for camera triggering and synchronization CW - captures continuously at the camera frame rate Օ Trigger-In from laser Trigger-Out to laser Օ Video Trigger. Display and calculations update only when the camera captures a signal greater than a user set levelCapture options Continuous Օ Single shot Live Video (Displays at camera rate without calculations or storage of frames) Օ Block Mode (Captures frames at camera rate without display) Post processing (Processes a block of frames previously captured)Frame buffer to store frames limited only by computer...

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Profile graph shows profile chosen in the 2D display. Flexible system allows user to open as many profile screens as desired and choose X and/or Y profile or sum profile for each. Shown is the Gaussian fit screen. A top hat fit screen can also be shownStart/stop measurement Add button to add additional screens. This flexible system allows user to totally customize screen even to show different screens for different cameras on same screenAutomated or manual shutter, gain and background controlAll numerical values are shown in this compact screen. Note close agreement between 3 different measures...

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Choose which results you wish to displayAvailable for all functions with numerical results. Click on pass/fail and open dialog boxChoose X or Y profile Pass / Fail: values selected in dialog box will show green if pass and red if failTop Hat: Choose boundaries for analysisMeasure the distance from any point to any other point by right clicking on the mouse at the first point, moving to second point then right clicking again.Mark the position of the peak and centroid on the 2D display Display can be set to align automatically with major/ minor axes of image as well as XY. A region of interest...

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Choose timelimit for measurementSummary of data shown each period in log fileConcurrent with screen, log data to file in csv or text formatRecord data in microns or input distance from source and measure in microradians procedure has been thoroughly tested to give accurate results which are in most cases superior to automated M > Ҳ software does the rest. Step by step it tells you what to do and when you have successfully completed all the measurements required by ISO, it informs you that the measurement is completed. This M measurement systems. You can measure the M Ҳ of your laser with high...

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