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Metrology is critical for ensuring that optical components consistently meet their desired specifications, especially in laser applications.

Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors are used to test the transmitted wavefront error of laser beam expanders, predicting the real-world performance of the beam expander.

The Strehl ratio of an optical system is a comparison of its real performance with its diffraction-limited performance.

Testing laser induced damage threshold (LIDT) is not standardized, so understanding how your optics were tested is critical for predicting performance.

Want to know more about high-power optical coatings? Find out more about the importance, fabrication, and testing at Edmund Optics.