A tiny device for calibrating or stabilizing precision lasers has been designed and demonstrated at NIST, and could replace table-top-sized instruments used for laser calibration in atomic physics ...

This article describes Instrument Calibration, System Verification, and Performance Validation with respect to both Raman theory and government norms and standards and outlines these tests in the ...

It’s a question with which many engineers wrestle: “Is my reading as accurate as it reads?” It’s especially challenging for instrumentation that must assess a real-world physical variable using an ...

EPFL researchers have developed a method to calibrate electron spectrometers with extreme accuracy by linking microwave, optical, and free-electron frequencies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

HAMAR LASER INSTRUMENTS INC. released its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System, a compact geometry laser-based calibration system that is highly repeatable, offers extremely high resolution and ...

Surface metrology has become an essential part of any high-tech production line, where extremely precise optical instruments are used to ensure that surface characteristics are up to standard. These ...

Rendering of prism and spectrum Optical spectroscopy splits light and measures the intensity of different wavelengths. It is a powerful technique across a wide range of applications. UC Davis ...

This downloadable Excel spreadsheet lists models from 11 manufacturers and includes information about specifications such as wavelength, power range, sensor type, and uncertainty. Fiber-optic (FO) ...

A tiny device for calibrating or stabilizing precision lasers has been designed and demonstrated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The prototype device could replace ...