Lecture 3A - Laser Sources Flashcards
1
Q
CO2 applications
A
SLA, SLM, SLS, LENS
2
Q
CO2 operation wavelength
A
9.4 & 10.6 μm
3
Q
CO2 efficiency
A
5-20%
4
Q
CO2 output power
A
up to 20kW
5
Q
CO2 pump source
A
electrical discharge
6
Q
CO2 operation mode
A
CW & pulse
7
Q
CO2 pulse duration
A
100’s ns - 10’s μs
8
Q
CO2 beam quality factor
A
3-5 mm*mrad
9
Q
CO2 fiber delivery
A
not possible
10
Q
CO2 maintenance periods
A
2000 hrs
11
Q
Nd:YAG application
A
SLM, SLS, LENS
12
Q
Nd:YAG operation wavelength
A
1.06 μm
13
Q
Nd:YAG efficiency
A
lamp pump: 1-3%
diode pump: 10-20%
14
Q
Nd:YAG output power
A
Up to 16 kW
15
Q
Nd:YAG pump source
A
flashlight or laser diode