Page 18 Jewel Manual v1.6 | Quantum ComposersFigure 12 Jewel Software Application Main WindowLASER OPERATION CONTROLThe user is responsible for ensuring a suitable beam path and appropriate beam dumps areprovided, before firing the laser.1. Pulse Mode – Options are continuous, single shot or burst.a. Continuous mode – The laser will fire continuously from the time the Fire button ispressed until the Stop button is pressed. The pulses per second are controlled withthe Rep Rate parameter, under System Settings.b. Single Shot – The laser will output 1 single laser pulse when the Fire button ispressed.c. Burst mode - The laser will output the number of laser pulses specified by the BurstCount parameter, under System Settings. The laser will stop firing at the end of theburst.2. Diode Current – Current, in Amps, per pulse sent to the laser diode. See the system ATPdocument for the optimal value.a. System alignment should typically be done at diode current levels 10 to 20 Ampsbelow the optimum setting.3. Diode Pulse Width – In μsec it is the width of the diode current pulse. See the system ATPdocument for the optimal value.