Some recent developments in gas lasers
- 1 November 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Contemporary Physics
- Vol. 17 (6), 529-552
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00107517608219055
Abstract
The operation and performance of gas lasers up to 1975 are reviewed. The systems considered include molecular gas, gaseous ion, metal vapour, and chemical lasers. Progress in and prospects for sub-millimetre and X-ray lasers are briefly considered.Keywords
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