3.1(b) - CO₂ Laser
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Practice Questions
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What type of light does a CO₂ laser emit?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of applications that benefit from infrared wavelengths.
What is one common use of CO₂ lasers?
💡 Hint: Consider industrial settings.
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What wavelength of light does a CO₂ laser typically emit?
💡 Hint: Think about the infrared spectrum.
True or False: A CO₂ laser is primarily a solid-state laser.
💡 Hint: Recall the classification of lasers.
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If a CO₂ laser emits 10 million photons per second, each with energy of 1.24 eV, what is the total power output of the laser?
💡 Hint: Calculate total energy emitted per second.
When using a CO₂ laser, discuss how the choice of focus affects the outcome of cutting different materials.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between focus and intensity.
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