Laser Construction

Laser Construction

A laser is constructed from three principal parts:

  • An energy source (usually referred to as the pump or pump source),
  • A gain medium or laser medium, and
  • Two or more mirrors that form an optical resonator.

Read more about Laser Construction:  Pump Source, Gain Medium / Laser Medium, Optical Resonator

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