University Laboratory Experiments with PHYWE Equipment

Experiment: CO2 Laser

Among molecular lasers the CO2 Laser is of greatest practical importance. The high level of efficiency with which laser radiation can be generated in continuous wave (cw) and pulse operation is its most fascinating feature. The experimental equipment set is an open CO2-didactic laser system of max. 8 W power output. Since it is an “open” system, all components of the system can be handled individually and the influence of each procedure on the output power can be studied. One very primary and essential target in learning is the alignment of the CO2-laser by means of a He-Ne-Laser.