Macken Instruments 22B thermal image plate

Product Description

Macken Instruments 22B Thermal Image Plate – Infrared Laser Beam Visualization Tool

A passive, coated thermal plate designed to visually reveal the profile and alignment of infrared laser beams by converting absorbed IR energy into a visible thermal pattern.

🔍 Key Specifications & Details:

• Model: 22B Thermal Image Plate

• Manufacturer: Macken Instruments (specialists in laser measurement)

• Primary Use: Visualizing infrared laser beams (e.g., CO₂, Nd:YAG, fiber lasers)

• Sensitivity Range: Typically optimized for mid- to far-IR wavelengths (e.g., 1–10.6 µm)

• Surface Coating: Thermal-sensitive layer for high-contrast, transient beam imaging

⚙️ Applications:

• Laser Beam Profiling: Quickly assess beam shape, mode structure, hotspots, and focus

• Infrared Laser Alignment: Visual aid for aligning CO₂ and other IR lasers in optical setups

• Educational Demonstrations: Safe, intuitive tool for teaching laser optics and safety

• System Diagnostics: Identify beam clipping, misalignment, or irregular intensity distributions

• R&D and Prototyping: Useful in laser development and photonics research labs