Abstract
Sealed-off, pulsed RF, slab waveguide CO2 lasers offer wide range of pulse durations, pulse repetition frequencies, and peak powers. In quartz and soda lime glass, the 10.6 µm laser wavelength has an absorption depth of a few microns which enables rapid prototyping of refractive micro-optics with machining rates ranging from 10 to 50 µm per shot. Inclusion of an acousto optic modulator (AOM) in the beam system reduces the fluctuation in the pulse energy and adding a power stabilizing unit into the AOM is also possible.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 159- |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Event | 2000 International Quantum Electronics Conference - Nice, France Duration: 10 Sept 2000 → 15 Sept 2000 |
Conference
Conference | 2000 International Quantum Electronics Conference |
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Abbreviated title | IQEC 2000 |
Country/Territory | France |
City | Nice |
Period | 10/09/00 → 15/09/00 |