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Laser Terms Glossary

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Chiller
A device that cools water and keeps it at a fixed temperature.
This is used as secondary cooling for water-cooled YAG lasers.
CO2 Laser
A laser that uses carbon dioxide as a medium, with a wavelength of 10.6 μm.
Used in processing machines and for marking.
Complete Air-Cooling
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An air-cooling method that uses radiator fins, fans, and Peltier elements, without using water to cool down the laser equipment.
Condenser Lens
A lens that collects and focuses light on the target surface via the lens itself or a combination of lenses.
Continuous Wave (CW)
Continuous oscillation of a laser beam.
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