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Diode-Pumped Alkali Lasers (DPALs)

Zhdanov et al., 2021

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6474883309814975902
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Zhdanov B
Knize R
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Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications

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Alkali vapour lasers are under extensive research and development during the past decade because of their potential for scaling to high powers while maintaining a good beam quality. Also, a possibility of using efficient diode lasers for pumping alkali vapour promises high …
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