MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technology that helps change the world, has introduced the Ophir ® 150 KW Ultra-High Power Laser Sensor, which measures extremely high power levels up to 150 kW with superior accuracy and reliable performance.
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This water-cooled calorimeter measures powers from 10 kW to 15 kW across the 900-1100 nm spectral range. Extremely low reflectance <0.5% ensures operational safety. The 150 KW sensor combines beam measurement and injection and is designed to meet the growing demand for higher power in applications such as high power fiber lasers, directed energy systems, and cutting and drilling in industrial manufacturing.
“Industrial applications such as directed energy and cutting are driving demand for high-power lasers, but until now there has not been a reliable solution for power levels above 120kW,” said Ruben Silverman, general manager of Ophir Photonics Products. “The Ophir 150 KW ultra-high power laser sensor takes high-power measurement to the next level, providing accurate and reliable results to the R&D and production teams of high-power laser manufacturers and directed energy weapons developers. Whether integrated into a third-party system or used with user-friendly Ophir software, the sensor is a powerful tool for ultra-high power laser measurement, delivering reliability and operational efficiency.”
The Ophir 150 KW ultra-high power sensor consists of two components: a beam for absorption and heat dissipation of high-power lasers, and a unit for measuring the power levels. The measurement unit is equipped with an RS232 interface and a “Smart Connector” interface that works with Ophir smart displays such as the company’s Centauri, StarBright and StarLite; the compact Juno and Juno+ USB PC interfaces; Juno-RS, Pulsar and Quasar virtual power and energy meters; and the EA-1 Ethernet adapter.
The 150 KW ultra-high power sensor is designed with flexibility in mind. Cooling options include using tap water or deionized water (DI). The sensor has a 200 mm aperture. Being a lightweight unit, the sensor measures 520 x 545 x 750 mm and weighs less than 60 kg without water.
