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Calibration and Traceability Ensure Measurement Accuracy

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Thaddeus Orosz, Bob Spetz and Shirley Thorkelson, ILX Lightwave Corp.

Researchers, scientists, test engineers and technicians who perform absolute power measurements expect them to be accurate and consistent. As lasers become more powerful, there is increasing concern with measurement consistency and, consequently, the instruments’ accuracy and traceability to a national standard. High-quality power meters provide measurement assurance through a two-step system: calibration of the photodetector and the electronic gain stages. These steps are accomplished by using traceable optical and electrical standards for the device. Calibration of the...Read full article

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    Published: May 2004
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