CinCam M2 Beam Quality Measurement Tool

at Imagine Optic Inc.

1 Broadway, 14th floor,

Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Ph: (617) 401-2198 Fax: (425) 930-9818

CinCam M2 Tool is

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Knowing your laser beam quality is critical in today’s laser material processes. The beam quality factor M² indicates the focusing ability of the laser. The best possible beam quality M² = 1.0 is achieved for a Gaussian TEM00 beam. The closer M² is to 1.0, the better the beam focuses. M² is measured according to ISO 11146-1 / 2 by focusing the beam and measuring several beam profiles along the beam caustic.

The CINCAM Beam Quality M2 Tool consists of a focusing lens fixed to the front of a motorized translation stage supporting the CINCAM beam profiler. The beam profiler is automatically moved along the beam caustic to measure the beam profile at various positions. This measurement tool includes the specifically designed analysis software, RayCi, which provides an extensive range of analysis capabilities for highest accuracy in beam quality analysis. The following components are included:

- CinCam CCD/CMOS Beam Profiler
- Beam Profiling Software RayCi for computer controlled M² analysis
- Motorized Translation Stage with USB controller (travel lengths: 50mm, 100mm, 150mm)

RayCi’s Main Functions of the Beam Quality Tool:

The analysis software, RayCi, provides a clearly designed menu structure and self-explanatory functions. Unmatched visualization modes and extensive analytical capabilities ensure accurate beam quality analysis and further beam profiling opportunities. These unique features make RayCi the most advanced analysis software on the market.