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Calibration service for instruments that measure laser beam diameter

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Author(s)

Shao Yang

Abstract

This document describes the calibration service for instruments that measure laser beam diameter. An overview of the measurement procedures, measurement system, and uncertainty analysis is presented. A sample measurement report is included in this document that is similar to what is provided to the customer. The measurement report contains an absolute correction factor and a summary of the uncertainty assessment for the device under test.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 250-87
Report Number
250-87
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Keywords

laser beam diameter, laser beam diameter measurement, laser beam profile, slit scan measurement
Advanced communications, Electronics and Optoelectronics

Citation

Yang, S. (2010), Calibration service for instruments that measure laser beam diameter, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=903067 (Accessed September 27, 2021)

Created July 1, 2010, Updated February 19, 2017