
Special Topics
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Pulsed
Thermopile
Joules Mode
(for long-pulsed lasers only) When a thermopile sensor
is attached, the meter has the capability of measuring
energy from a finite duration laser pulse, or from a series
of finite duration laser pulses. (Thermopile sensors are
typically used to measure laser power and have an
extremely slow response time relative to the pulse width
of the laser used to generate the power signal.)
The power curve (refer to Figure 17) is integrated from
the pulse start to infinity. The final energy value is algo-
rithmically calculated shortly after peak power is
attained.
There is no energy range in long-pulse Joules mode. The
level of precision is based upon the range set in Power
mode prior to entering Joules mode.
Figure 17. Measuring Energy - Pulsed Thermopile Joules Mode
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