Standard
[PUBLISHED]
DIN EN ISO 17526
DIN EN ISO 17526
Optics and optical instruments - Lasers and laser-related equipment - Lifetime of lasers (ISO 17526:2003); German version EN ISO 17526:2003
Title (German)
Optik und optische Instrumente - Laser und Laseranlagen - Lebensdauer von Lasern (ISO 17526:2003); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 17526:2003
Brief description
This standard defines terms for the lifetime of lasers and specifies test procedures and fundamental aspects for the determination of lifetime. It applies for all types of lasers for which lifetime is a critical issue, including diode lasers except those used in telecommunications.