Enhancements to Laser Operation


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Enhancements to Laser Operation
Enhancements to Laser OperationLaser operation can be enhanced either by modifying the laser device itself or by modifying the beam it generates. The distinction is significant in the world of commercial lasers. Modifications to the laser device typically are made by the manufacturer at the factory, or sometimes at customers’ premises. However, it is the user who normally modifies the laser beam.Factory modifications come in many forms, including substitution of different power supplies, choice of resonator optics, packaging of the device, and selection of control systems. Many data sheets include long lists of options offered by the manufacturers, which giv…
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Jeff Hecht: Laser Guidebook, Second Edition. Enhancements to Laser Operation, Chapter (McGraw-Hill Professional, 1999), AccessEngineering Export