Fiber Lasers
Fiber lasers consist of a special optical fiber whose core has been infused with rare-earth ions which create optical gain when pumped by a laser diode. They can produce beams with good quality and high output power from a compact device, with long life, high energy efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership than comparable conventional lasers. Fiber lasers are replacing conventional lasers in many applications.
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