Accurate measurement of optical power is pivotal in many applications and scientific research. However, traditional power meters are unable to measure power levels beyond a certain saturation point, limiting their usefulness in high-power applications. In this technical note, I discuss how optical power can be measured using a saturated photodiode. I demonstrate that by monitoring both the dc photocurrent and ac noise, it is possible to accurately measure power levels beyond its saturation point.
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@article{arxiv.2301.02658,
title = {Measuring Power with a Saturated Photodiode},
author = {Shiekh Zia Uddin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2301.02658},
year = {2023}
}