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Area of Science:

* Physics
* Optics
* Instrumentation

Background:

* Precise measurement of laser energy is crucial for various scientific and industrial applications.
* Existing calorimetric techniques may lack the sensitivity or dynamic range for certain laser systems.

Purpose of the Study:

* To design and construct novel calorimeters capable of measuring picosecond laser pulse energies.
* To achieve a wide dynamic range in energy measurement, from microjoules to joules.
* To ensure high sensitivity and fast response times for the calorimeters.

Main Methods:

* Development of a calorimetric system utilizing thermopile detection.
* Calibration of the system across a broad energy spectrum.
* Characterization of noise levels and response times.

Main Results:

* Calorimeters successfully designed and constructed for picosecond 1.06-microm laser pulses.
* Energy measurement range established from approximately 13 microjoules to 200 joules.
* Noise levels found to be approximately 55 dB below individual instrument upper limits.
* Thermopile output voltage peaks in under 2 seconds.
* System recovery time constant measured at approximately 50 seconds or less.

Conclusions:

* The developed calorimeters provide a sensitive and accurate method for measuring a wide range of picosecond laser pulse energies.
* The rapid response and recovery times make these instruments suitable for dynamic laser applications.
* These calorimeters represent a significant advancement in laser energy measurement technology.