Metal Vapor Lasers

William T. Silfvast

doi:10.1117/12.951221

1 June 1989 Metal Vapor Lasers

William T. Silfvast

Proceedings Volume 1041, Metal Vapor Laser Technology and Applications; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951221
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A brief review of the evolution of metal vapor lasers is given. A chronology of some of the important discoveries and developments is followed by a summary of excitation mechanisms and other processes relevant to metal vapors. Features of commercial metal vapor lasers, including those of the helium-cadmium laser and the copper vapor laser, are described. Directions for future research and development in this field are suggested.

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William T. Silfvast "Metal Vapor Lasers", Proc. SPIE 1041, Metal Vapor Laser Technology and Applications, (1 June 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951221

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