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AIST TODAYNo.17 Summer 2005 [ PDF:15.7MB ]


Development of a new calorimeter for accurate absolute calibraiton of laser energy


In order to establish a national standard of laser energy for single laser pulses, we have developed a calibration system for laser energy meters used in industry. A reference calorimeter for measuring the absolute laser energy is composed of Bismuth Telluride semiconductor-based thermocouples and a high absorption optical cavity. To calibrate the sensitivity of devices under the test, we have adopted a simultaneous measurement method by splitting an optical laser pulse into two branches. Based on this measurement system, we will soon supply the energy standard.

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Figure: Schematic drawing of the mesurement method of the absolute laser energy.

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AIST Today Vol.5, No.6 (2005) p.36-37



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