Overview Of High Power CO[sub]2[/sub] Laser Technology

Larry M. Osterink

doi:10.1117/12.941067

23 May 1984 Overview Of High Power CO₂ Laser Technology

Larry M. Osterink

Proceedings Volume 0461, New Lasers for Analytical & Industrial Chemistry; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941067
Event: 1984 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1984, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

An overview of CO₂ laser technology in the 100-5000 Watt power range is presented. Included is a discussion of typical laser characteristics and a comparison of various design alternatives. Important current applications of these lasers are reviewed, and speculation as to potential uses in chemistry is given.

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Larry M. Osterink "Overview Of High Power CO₂ Laser Technology", Proc. SPIE 0461, New Lasers for Analytical & Industrial Chemistry, (23 May 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941067

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