Thanks for the reply, the focussing lenses have knobs to adjust the focus in the x,y, and z direction. Do you think it matters which direction is defocus? Also, does it matter where in the focussing lens the laser beam hits? Thanks a lot.
Hello! I have an issue with the power density of a 488 nm continuous wave laser. I'm using this laser to excite my sample. The problem is that even at low power, the laser is causing the samples to form a burn deposit on the quartz sample holder. Between the laser source and the sample, there...