3.1 - Gas Lasers
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What gases are used in a He-Ne laser?
💡 Hint: Think about the name of the laser.
What type of light does a CO₂ laser emit?
💡 Hint: Consider its common applications.
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What gases are used in a He-Ne Laser?
💡 Hint: Think about the names in the acronym.
True or False: CO₂ lasers emit visible light.
💡 Hint: Consider the wavelength emitted by CO2 lasers.
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What are the operational principles of a CO₂ laser, and explain how gas discharge excites the gas molecules?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons transition between energy states.
Discuss the implications of coherence in lasers and how it contributes to their practical applications in technology.
💡 Hint: Consider why precision is paramount in technological applications.
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