TS EN ISO 11145

TS EN ISO 11145 is a terminology standard for laser technology that organises the basic terms, symbols and units of measurement used in the field. It provides a common language for describing beam parameters and properties of laser-related equipment, supporting clearer technical communication, product description and experimental evaluation.

Why a common laser vocabulary matters

In laser systems, quantities such as power, wavelength, beam characteristics and related performance descriptors affect not only the device itself but also how it is specified and measured. Vocabulary standards reduce the risk that the same concept will be described differently across organisations, and they help prevent ambiguity in technical documentation. In general technical context, this standard focuses on aligning the fundamental terms, symbols and units used in the laser field.

Technical framework covered by this standard

Based on the supplied scope, the standard covers basic terms, symbols and units of measurement, and it supports clear definitions of beam parameters and laser-oriented product properties. It also aims to provide a common language for compatibility tests. The emphasis is on precise and comparable terminology rather than on explaining how a laser operates in detail.

• Provides a shared vocabulary for basic laser terminology.
• Supports consistent use of symbols and units of measurement.
• Helps define beam parameters clearly.
• Improves understanding of laser-related product properties.
• Promotes terminological consistency in technical communication and testing.

This record refers to a withdrawn standard, but it remains useful as a reference for how laser terminology and symbol usage are organised. In broader technical practice, documents of this kind help make reporting, comparison and classification in optics and optoelectronics more precise.