Beamage-M² User Manual
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5.2.2. Export M² Data Only button
Exports all the calculated and measured M² data as a *.txt file that can be used in an Excel spreadsheet.
The file contains the following information:
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Measurement parameters:
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Wavelength of the laser beam
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Focal length of the lens
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Diameter definition mode
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Diameter orientation mode
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Interpolated values in X and Y axis:
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z0
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d0
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ZR
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Divergence
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Delta Z
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Astigmatism
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BPP
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M²
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Beam slices data:
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Beam number
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Distance along Z axis (propagation)
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X diameter
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Y diameter
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Exposure time
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Beam orientation (degrees)
Figure 5-14: Export M² Data Only
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5.2.3. Save All M² Images and Data button
Creates an *.m2geo file containing a complete set of beam slices and their data. Such a file allows the
reconstruction of a complete measurement. This process can take several seconds.
Figure 5-15: Save All M² Images and Data
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