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Gentec Electro-Optics is specialized in laser beam and terahertz source measurement and analysis. With an outstanding 45-year track record of innovation, developing and providing state-of the-art technologies to the laser market, Gentec-EO has become The Expert of the laser beam measurement field.
For all sorts of laser applications from the factory to the hospital, laboratory and research center, Gentec-EO offers the broadest range of off-the-shelf and custom solutions, and stands ready to serve you now and in the future.
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LASER BEAM MEASUREMENTS
- Whether you are interested in measuring your laser power, laser energy or conduct beam diagnostics to know all the characteristics of your laser, we have a measurement instrument for that.
NEW: MIRO ALTITUDE
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Touchscreen display device for power & energy measurement. Single-channel, multiple outputs (USB, Ethernet, analog).
A SCREEN DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
10” high-resolution, anti-glare touchscreen, just like one would expect nowadays for a professional work tool.
AN USER INTERFACE THAT WON’T LEAVE YOU SEARCHING AROUND
With its modern and intuitive user interface, MIRO ALTITUDE is so simple to use that it is literally plug-and-play. It was designed to take full advantage of its larger-than-life screen so you can see at a glance all that matters to your measurement at all times.
SUPER STRONG AND DURABLE
Remarkably strong and durable metal casing that you won’t be afraid to break in the field or during transportation.
TONS OF CONNECTIVITY POSSIBILITIES
More connectivity possibilities than ever before with: Ethernet, RS232, GPIO, external trigger, sync out, analog out, USB-C and 2 USB. No doubt you’ll be able to do the setup you need for optimal productivity.
CONVENIENT WAYS TO USE IT- Tabletop
- On a stand
- Handheld
MIRO ALTITUDE
- ALL-NEW MIRO ALTITUDE: SUPERCHARGED PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY DEVICE FOR POWER AND ENERGY MEASUREMENT
MIRO ALTITUDE is Gentec-EOÂs new flagship meter for reading your laser power and energy measurements. More than an evolution from our current product line, we see it as a revolution in the laser beam measurement industry that helps engineers and service technicians increase their productivity thanks to numerous new features in both hardware and software.
Supercharge your productivity with an intuitive user interface, an extra large screen, tons of connectivity possibilities, 3 convenient display modes, a built-in dataviewer and a built-in file manager. Enter modern times of laser beam measurement with MIRO ALTITUDE.
DISPLAY MODES FOR ALL USE CASES MIRO ALTITUDE
has 3 display modes, including one that lets you time-travel to check past data points without interrupting the current measurement session, and another mode with extra large size digits that you can view from across the room.
FEATURING XNR ANTICIPATIONTM
Measure up to 10x faster (detector-dependant) with XNR AnticipationTM, which is probably the fastest measuring capability ever brought to a measurement instrument in this industry.
BUILT-IN DATA VIEWER
View a recorded measurement session directly on your MIRO ALTITUDE.
BUILT-IN FILE MANAGER
Save and organize your recorded measurement sessions and screenshots or move your files to your USB stick.
READS ALL HEADS
MIRO ALTITUDE is compatible with all Gentec-EO detectors, both power and energy.
LASER POWER MEASUREMENT
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We offer a wide range of laser power meters and power detectors to measure from picowatts to multi-kilowatts. The right product for you highly depends on your laser specifications and measurement needs.
HIGH ACCURACY LASER POWER METERS
Gentec-EO offers a wide range of high accuracy laser power meters suitable for all professional uses that require a precision measurement, from industrial to medical and even scientific uses.
Depending on your laser specifications and needs, you can purchase a laser power measurement system by choosing a power detector and an aquisition/readout device separately or you can go with an all-in-one, portable laser power meter.
CALIBRATED LASER POWER DETECTORS
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With our standard power detector offering, you can measure power from 0.3 nW to 100,000 W. To measure such a wide range, we rely on five state-of-the-art technologies:
- Photodectors
- Thermal detectors
- Pyroelectric detectors
- Integrating sphere detectors
- Water calorimeters
Each technology is used to measure within a defined laser power range and to work with specific laser specifications such as power density, wavelength and beam diameter.
To quickly find the detector you need, we recommend that you use our product finder at the bottom of this page. It will ask you 3 simple questions and will return only detectors that work with your laser specs.
LASER POWER ACQUISITION & READOUT DEVICES
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To have a full laser power measurement system, you will need an acquisition & readout device along with your power detector.
We offer devices with a wide range of different features to fit all needs.
Whether you prefer to see your measurement on a large touch screen color LCD display or on your computer through USB/RS-232 connectivity, we have all that covered.
ALL-IN-ONE, PORTABLE LASER POWER METERS
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Need a compact and portable laser power measurement system that is both easy to use and appropriate for all professional uses without compromise? We have solutions for that too.
- Our PRONTO series are so compact they fit in your pocket.
- Our power detectors are also available in their BLU and INTEGRA version, which are respectively wireless and USB/RS-232 integrated connectors. With them, you can measure laser power directly on your PC, thus eliminating the need to carry a separate acquisition/readout device.
HIGH ACCURACY LASER ENERGY METERS
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At Gentec-EO, we design and manufacture a wide range of professional-grade, high-accuracy laser energy meters.
To accommodate all needs on the market, we offer laser energy measurement systems made of a detector and an acquisition/readout device that are to be chosen separately. The easiest way to find the best solution for your laser energy measurement needs is to select a detector first and then decide which compatible acquisition/readout device you want.
We also have a few all-in-one, portable energy meters for professionals in need of a compact and easy-to-use solution.
CALIBRATED LASER ENERGY DETECTORS
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Our wide range of laser energy detectors allows our customers to measure from femtojoules to thousands of joules.
Our energy detector offering is made of three technologies:
- Pyroelectric detectors
- Photodiode-based detectors
- Integrating sphere detectors
Each one is used for energy measurement within a specific range and designed to work with specific laser specs such as beam dimension, wavelength and repetition rate.
The simplest way to determine which energy detector best fits your needs is to use our product finder at the bottom of this page. It will ask you 3 simple questions and will return only recommended products.
LASER ENERGY ACQUISITION & READOUT DEVICES
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To complete your laser energy measurement system, you will need to select a compatible acquisition & readout device.
We offer a large touch screen color LCD standalone display device as well as various PC-based solutions thanks to our free proprietary software. Simply choose the one that is the most convenient for your work.
They come with a large set of features and statistical functions.
COMPACT, PORTABLE LASER ENERGY METERS
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We have all-in-one, compact and portable solutions available that include both the detector and the acquisition/readout device.
- Our INTEGRA series allows you to connect your energy detector directly to your PC thanks to an integrated USB or RS-232 connector. This option is offered with all energy detectors.
- Our PRONTO-500-IPL is a portable laser probe for sources up to 350 J. The PRONTO has an integrated display and you can also log data and transfer it to your PC.
CAMERA-BASED LASER BEAM DIAGNOSTICS
- We offer camera-based devices with wavelength ranges from UV to IR. All our cameras use the USB 3.0 standard, for the fastest data transfer rates.
LASER BEAM PROFILERS
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Profiling a laser beam is a convenient complement to the measurement of its power or energy because it provides very useful additional information, like spatial energy or intensity distribution, beam widths, centroid, ellipticity and orientation, that may help you determine if your laser-based systems are operating optimally.
The BEAMAGE is the most cost-effective USB 3.0 beam profiling camera on the market. It is available for UV to IR wavelengths and in 3 sizes. It comes with an intuitive and complete software that features an array of useful tools and functions. Its calculations are ISO compliant.
ACCESSORIES FOR BEAM PROFILERS
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If your laser specifications exceed the limits in terms of:
- Wavelength
- Beam size
- Laser power
you can manage them with our accessories for BEAMAGE. Click the button below to learn more about each type of accessories.
M² MEASUREMENT: BEAM PROPAGATION ANALYZER
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The performance of a laser in practical applications is critical in the design of optical systems and focusing applications, and it can be quantified by measuring M², the laser beam quality factor, which indicates how close a laser is to being an ideal Gaussian beam.
The BEAMAGE-M2 acquires a sequence of beam profile measurements to automatically perform beam quality measurements within a few seconds. It is equipped with the largest optics on the market for easy alignment and fast measurements that you can trust. Its software is both intuitive and ISO compliant.
TERAHERTZ POWER METERS
EASY-TO-USE TERAHERTZ POWER METERS
- We offer pyroelectric-based terahertz measurement systems that are very easy to use at room temperature. Start by finding a terahertz detector that matches your light source specifications and then choose a compatible display device or PC interface to read the data.
TERAHERTZ DETECTORS
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Our terahertz power detectors are designed to work for specific light source parameters such as beam dimension, wavelength and beam profile. It's important that you select a detector that fits with your specifications.
To do so, we recommend that you use our PRODUCT FINDER tool available at the bottom of this page. It will ask you 3 simple questions and will return only recommended products.
TERAHERTZ DISPLAYS AND PC INTERFACES
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To have a full laser terahertz measurement system, you will need a separate display device or PC-interface to acquire and read the data.
We offer devices with a wide range of different features to fit all needs.
Whether you prefer to get your measurement on a large touch screen color LCD display or on your computer through USB/RS-232 connectivity, we have it all covered.
LASER CALORIMETERS
STATE-OF-THE-ART SOLUTIONS
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Gentec-EO’s calorimeters are the only reliable solutions available on the market for high energy measurement. We work with a wide range of materials from surface coatings to the most robust volume absorbers to provide the best solution for your specific application.
- Outstanding signal-to-noise ratios.
- Unrivalled accuracy
- High sensitivity
- Vacuum and clean room compatibility on demand
- Attention to details and workmanship
- Customization: Gentec-EO is always committed to providing simply the best customized solutions to fit all requirements of every specific application
WHEN TO CONSIDER A GENTEC-EO CALORIMETER?
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For large beams, high energies and special applications that do not fit with the QE or UP series, Gentec-EO can build custom calorimeters to fit special requirements. A calorimeter can be considered as the ideal option when facing one or more of these conditions:
- A beam larger than 95 mm
- Ultrashort (picosecond, femtosecond) pulses
- Very long (˃ 433 ms) pulses up to several seconds
- High and very high single-shot energies (˃ 500 J) up to 16 kJ
- High energy densities (˃ 15 J/cm2)
- Limited space
- Clean room and vacuum applications
- When very low back-reflection is required
LASER BEAM DUMPS
BD SERIES
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The BD Series are rugged and easy-to-use, simply plug the water-cooling and you’re ready to go! Like our high power HP Series, these beam dumps have a highly resistant absorber that can withstand several kW in continuous mode. Their very large aperture of 100 mm in diameter accommodates even the largest beams.
An isolation tube (available in option) helps reduce the back reflections.
2 models are offered: 4 kW and 12 kW.
- Rugged
- Easy-to-Use
- Absorb up to 12,000 W of continuous power
- Large 100 mm Ø aperture
PYROELECTRIC THERMAL DETECTORS
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Our discrete pyroelectric detectors are a class of room temperature thermal detectors that produce a current output that is directly proportional to the rate of change of temperature when exposed to a source of radiation.
These detectors are ideal for pulsed laser applications. They can be used in applications where small, compact, inexpensive, easily integrated and very sensitive measurement devices are required.
PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES
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Our Discrete Pyroelectric Detectors range from 1 to 9 mm in diameter and are provided in various configurations: passive or hybrid, high sensitivity or high average power. They present a pyroelectric detector element covered with our metallic coating (MT) and are packaged in a miniature TO-5 or TO-8 can.
The advantages of a pyroelectric detector over other IR detectors are:
- Room temperature operation
- Broad spectral response
- High sensitivity
- Fast response (sub-nsec into 50 Ω)
Some of our customization options are:
- Permanent IR windows that can be added to the TO can
- BL absorber for high absorption and flat spectral response
LASER BEAM POINTING STABILITY MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
- Measure, track and align your laser beam position with our pyroelectric pointing stability detectors and PC-based acquisition & readout device.
LASER POSITION AND POINTING STABILITY DETECTORS
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Our large area Pyroelectric Quadrant Detectors provide unique advantages over other laser position and pointing stability detectors like Silicon quads or lateral effect photodiodes.
They are fast, handle high peak power of pulsed lasers without saturation and respond to lasers across the spectrum, from UV to Far IR and even THz.
The QUAD-E is intended for use with pulsed sources at up to 1000 Hz, while the QUAD-P is designed for CW and High Repetition Rate (Quasi CW) sources.
Both types of detectors can also be used as standalone units, in an analog mode, for incorporation into your own system application. We can provide a Lemo pigtail cable for this purpose.
THERMAL DISK SENSORS
THERMAL DISKS FOR INTEGRATION
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The thermal disks in the UD Series were designed for integration into laser systems. They are the solution if you are engineering the cooling and signal processing into your system already.
We offer many sizes and absorber choices.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE WITH AN EXTERNAL PCBs
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If you select a thermal disk, you can also use our external PCB for signal anticipation, amplification and filtering.
We can also integrate a PCB inside complete detectors.
CUSTOMIZATION AT GENTEC-EO
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Explore the possibilities
Modifying existing products and developing fully customized solutions to meet the special needs of our customers is an important part of what we do at Gentec-EO.
CUSTOMIZATION FOR INTEGRATION
- If you want to integrate a Gentec-EO product in your application or as OEM within your product and have specific requirements that must be met to do so, you will be pleased to learn that all our products are customizable.
FULLY CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
- There is almost no limit at what we can do in terms of customization and laser beam measurement. View examples of fully customized solutions we developed for our customers. Inquire to get in touch with an expert.
CUSTOM LASER CALORIMETERS
- We can build custom laser calorimeters for all possible applications, as long as we are provided with a good description of the application and of all requirements. Learn about our state-of-the-art custom solutions.
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
PUSHING THE LIMITS
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After more than 45 years in the laser beam measurement business, we have developed the most complete range of laser measurement products in the industry.
From the strongest absorbers to the largest detectors, we continually push the limits of laser beam measurement. With new lasers and laser applications being developed at an exciting pace, we continually adapt our technologies and production capabilities.
HIGH ENERGY CALORIMETERS
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When it comes to the largest and highest energy laser beams, a Gentec-EO calorimeter is the only reliable solution available.
Through cooperation with several leading research facilities around the world, Gentec-EO has become an expert in manufacturing, calibrating and servicing calorimeters for use in high energy inertial confinement fusion calorimetric measurement.
Using NIST traceable sources and proven calibration techniques, Gentec-EO’s large calorimeters, with a calibration uncertainty of ± 3% and a repeatability better than ± 2%, are the most accurate large aperture measurement devices on the market.
We have designed calorimeters for 16 kJ beams. We have built them as large as 420 x 427 mm in aperture size, to withstand pulse energy densities of more than 15 J/cm2.
We are happy to push these limits even further!
POWER: SOME WANT IT, SOME HAVE IT, WE CAN HANDLE IT!
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Thanks to our unique design, our HP series, high power detectors for measuring multi-kW lasers, are lighter and more compact than any other high power detector on the market.
We offer regular detectors, available off the shelf, with models up to 12 kW and custom-made detectors, available on demand and designed for your needs for up to 120 kW!
- Choose YOUR size
- Choose YOUR maximum power
- We will customize one just for you
Square, round or even rectangular apertures are possible, up to 500 mm x 500 mm in size.
THE WORLD'S FASTEST LASER ENERGY METER
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Capture EVERY pulse, with no sampling, at high repetition rates up to 200 kHz.
The MACH 6 is the only energy meter in the world that can measure this fast!
Our six choices of detector heads in the M6 series cover energies from a few picojoules to 0.2 J and a broad range of wavelengths.
ABSORBERS WITH UNRIVALED DAMAGE THRESHOLDS
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Our proprietary W absorber for power detectors allows us to build laser power meters with the highest damage threshold for maximum average power density.
With up to 100 kW/cm2, you will be able to measure laser beams at their focal point, even at power levels of tens of watts.
HIGHEST CALIBRATION STANDARD
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At Gentec-EO, we understand that the essence of our business since over 45 years has been delivering accuracy. There are no half measures: it either measures accurately or we don't make it.
This is why one of our company’s values is rigor, because our customers expect nothing less.
GOLD CALIBRATION STANDARDS
- We use only GOLD Calibration Standards, guaranteeing our customers the lowest calibration uncertainty possible.
NIST TRACEABILITY
- Our Personnal Wavelength CorrectionTM (PWC) data offers you NIST and/or NRC traceability over the entire range of the detector.
PROVEN STATISTICAL CALCULATION PROCESSES
- Our uncertainty values are based on proven statistical calculation processes.
50 PARAMETERS COLLECTED AND LOGGED
- For each detector that we calibrate, 50 parameters are collected and logged in our quality system.
CHECKED UP TO 3 TIMES
- The calibration reference is checked 2 to 3 times during EACH calibration process.
TOTAL ACCURACY
- Each of these steps contributes to the TOTAL ACCURACY of your detector.
MOST PRACTICAL, PORTABLE LASER BEAM MEASUREMENT DEVICES
COMPACT, PORTABLE AND EASY-TO-USE LASER POWER METERS AND ENERGY METERS
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The PRONTO series offer products that are so compact, they will fit in your pocket.
This is a practical solution for any repair service person who is frequently on the road or who works regularly with equipment that includes lasers. These products are robust and can be handled and moved around without having to worry about damaging them.
This easy-to-use solution requires absolutely no knowledge, simply point the laser beam in the aperture and read the power or energy measurement directly on the device screen. You can even take advantage of the data-logging functionality to analyze your data later on your computer thanks to our free proprietary software.
CONVENIENT WIRELESS DEVICES THAT LET YOU MEASURE LASER POWER ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR COMPUTER
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If you have more specific power measurement needs that can't be met with our PRONTO product series or want to work hands free, but still need a light and portable solution, you will enjoy the BLU series.
BLU is a wireless version of our traditional laser power detectors. It allows you to get rid of all wires thanks to a Bluetooth connection between the detector and your mobile phone or computer.
Simply install our free proprietary mobile app or software and you are all set. No need to buy a separate display device.
MOST AFFORDABLE, PORTABLE AND HANDS-FREE SOLUTION FOR LASER POWER OR ENERGY MEASUREMENT
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Introducing the INTEGRA series: a variation of all our traditional laser power and energy detectors that comes with an integrated USB/RS-232 connector.
It offers the same benefits than the BLU series introduced above, but doesn't require any battery and is cheaper.
Simply install our free proprietary software, plug the detector directly in your computer and you are ready to take a measurement. No need to buy a separate display device.
CHOSEN BY THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND WELL-KNOWN UNIVERSITIES
OUR PRODUCTS IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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Gentec-EO's measurement products are regularly used to conduct scientific research all around the world. Our products are mentioned in several well-known scientific publications such as:
- Applied Physics Letters
- Optics Letters
- Nature Photonics
- Nature Communications
- Applied Optics
- Scientific Reports
- and many more...
You can actually find over 1,200 user cases of our laser beam measurement products in Google Scholar alone.
TRUSTED BY MAJOR UNIVERSITIES
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Countless universities use Gentec-EO's products for academic uses.
- CREOL, the College of Optics & Photonics (University of Central Florida, USA)
- RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP, Japan)
- The Institute of Optics (University of Rochester, USA)
- UCLA, University of California (Los Angeles, USA)
- COPL, the Center for Optics, Photonics and Lasers (Université Laval, Canada)
- and many more!
HIGHLY SPECIALIZED LABORATORIES COUNT ON GENTEC-EO'S MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
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Our laser beam measurement products are used in most major laser research centers in the world, such as:
- ELI Beamlines, Czech Republic
- AWE, the Atomic Weapons Establishment, United Kingdom
- CEA, the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, France
- LULI, Laboratoire pour l'utilisation des lasers intenses, France
- SIOM, the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, China
Our custom calorimeters are also used in national laboratories, such as:
- LLE - Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Rochester, NY
- LBNL - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA
- LLNL - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA (read this article about their creation of an electromagnetic molecular black hole)
