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This chapter contains miscellaneous data and practical information about a number of lasers. It should be pointed out that there are many more lasers in existence than just those described here. This chapter, however, concentrates on those types which are most commonly used and whose characteristics are representative of a whole category of lasers. It should also be noted that some of the data presented in this chapter (for example, on output powers and energies) are likely to be rapidly superseded. These data are, therefore, presented only as a rough guide.
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Svelto, O., Hanna, D.C. (1982). Types of Lasers. In: Hanna, D.C. (eds) Principles of Lasers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7667-9_6
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