Coherent, Inc.

Robert R Naquin

Gerald H Williams

Christopher John Kruger

Charles W Dennett

Philip Bourgeois

Chih-Hong Hsieh

Mary M Meek

Gerald L Johnson

Kim W Woodward

Leonard Hong

William J DeCosta

Eric S Couzens

Apparatus for measuring power in a laser-beam includes a transmissive diffuser for diffusely expanding the laser-beam and a photon detector for receiving the diffusely-expanded laser-beam and generating an electrical signal in response thereto. Electronic circuitry including a microprocessor is provided for interpreting the electrical signal as a measure of power in the laser-beam. A display device is provided for displaying the interpreted signal.

Portable laser power measuring apparatus

Laser power meter

Apparatus for measuring laser power includes a target disc of a predetermined thickness located within, and in thermal contact with, a heat-sink. The heat-sink has an opening therein for directing laser radiation to be measured onto the target disc. A thermal gradient is established in the target disc when laser radiation to be measured is directed onto one surface of the disk. The opposite surface of the disc includes means for detecting the thermal gradient. The heat-sink includes a cylindrical core having an opening in one end thereof for admitting laser radiation to be measured. Cooling-vanes are disposed around the cylindrical core extending radially outward therefrom and extending therealong. A housing surrounding the heat sink includes a fan which causes air to be drawn into the housing, flow between the cooling-vanes, and the be expelled from the housing.

Power meter head for laser power measurement apparatus

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Loomis, CA, United States of America

Robert R Naquin