3.2(b) - Nd:YAG (Neodymium-Yttrium Aluminum Garnet)
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What does Nd:YAG stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the elements used in its composition.
At what wavelength does the Nd:YAG laser emit light?
💡 Hint: It's in the infrared spectrum.
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What is the primary wavelength emitted by Nd:YAG lasers?
💡 Hint: Recall the specifics of Nd:YAG operation.
True or False: Nd:YAG lasers require a gas medium for operation.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of material used for gain in Nd:YAG lasers.
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If an Nd:YAG laser produces pulses of 100 mW of power at a frequency of 1000 Hz, calculate the energy per pulse.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between power and energy over time.
Consider a scenario where the efficiency of an Nd:YAG laser is decreased to 70%. If the input power is 200 mW, what is the output power?
💡 Hint: Focus on how efficiency modifies the total output of power.
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