Abstract
The size of Laser spot is not only one important parameter of laser performance, but also in laser application.
This paper introduces two methods of measuring laser spot diameter: scanning method, CCD: knife method. We analyze of measurement is cut the size of the gaussian beam waist measurement device spot, and elaborates on process of the measurement. Using this method of laser spot size measurement is feasible. The experiment device is simple and practical. CCD method uses the CCD sensor as a detection can be more accurate to measure the size of the laser spot and waist size spot, overcoming traditional measurement process and using computer control to deal with data processing, and the measurement accuracy is improved, providing a new method for laser performance study and light information processing. At the same time, it gives two methods of measured data and processing results.
The results show that the method of blade scanning is practical for high-energy beams radius’s measurement. Simple device can be operated in ordinary laboratory. CCD detection method is visually good, and do not need to manufacture progress ive-scan auxiliary of the machine movement, the imaging accuracy and precision is the higher