Matrix Service Course

The Matrix Service course familiarizes students with the laser components and optional accessories. It demonstrates installation, operation, and troubleshooting on the user level. Upon successfully completing the course, students should be able to train others to control and operate the laser.

Topics: Laser, electrical, and lab safety; determine if the laser behaves normally under nominal conditions, specifically verification of laser pulse parameters; most relevant interface functions; usage of RS-232 commands and graphical interface; understand possible pitfalls and capture mandatory information to allow factory support assisting in solving configuration issues; head-power supply swaps; software upgrades.

Prerequisites: Students should have a general understanding of laser beam parameters, Q-switched laser principles, basic electronics knowledge, and hands-on experience in oscilloscope measurements.