Snecho
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Hey all.
So I've was having an interesting conversation with another member about the effects of different wavelengths regarding the accuracy of the readings when measuring a laser's optical power.
I found it very odd because I know LaserBees for example, are rated for broadband coverage of the spectrum (300nm-1500nm), and I've never heard it mentioned before.
And yet when looking at the Sanwu Tracer LPM, it offers a "wavelength correction feature." So supposedly, you set the LPM to what laser you are measuring to "improve accuracy of the reading." For example if you are measuring a 445nm blue laser, you set the LPM to 445.
So basically I was wondering if this is justified feature?
Is wavelength correction for accuracy really a thing? Should it be considered for other LPMs?
So I've was having an interesting conversation with another member about the effects of different wavelengths regarding the accuracy of the readings when measuring a laser's optical power.
I found it very odd because I know LaserBees for example, are rated for broadband coverage of the spectrum (300nm-1500nm), and I've never heard it mentioned before.
And yet when looking at the Sanwu Tracer LPM, it offers a "wavelength correction feature." So supposedly, you set the LPM to what laser you are measuring to "improve accuracy of the reading." For example if you are measuring a 445nm blue laser, you set the LPM to 445.
So basically I was wondering if this is justified feature?
Is wavelength correction for accuracy really a thing? Should it be considered for other LPMs?