BS EN ISO 11670:2003

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Coordinate systems and beam axis
  4.1 Beam axis distribution
  4.2 Coordinate systems
5 Test principles
  5.1 Beam positional stability
  5.2 Beam angular stability
6 Measurement arrangement, test equipment and auxiliary
  devices
  6.1 Preparation
  6.2 Control of environment
  6.3 Detection system
  6.4 Beam-forming optics, optical attenuators, beam
      splitters, focusing elements
  6.5 Calibration
7 Test procedures
  7.1 General
  7.2 Beam positional stability
  7.3 Beam angular stability
8 Evaluation
  8.1 Beam positional stability
  8.2 Beam angular stability
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) Propagation of absolute beam stability
Annex B (informative) Decoupling of short- and long-term
                      fluctuations
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                      publications with their relevant
                      European publications

Gives methods for determining laser beam positional as well as angular stability and are intended to be used for the testing and characterization of lasers.

This International Standard specifies methods for determining laser beam positional as well as angular stability. The test methods given in this International Standard are intended to be used for the testing and characterization of lasers.