Important Laser Types & Wavelengths

9010-011

 
Type Wavelength, nm
Krypton-Fluoride Excimer 249
Xenon-Chloride Excimer 308
Nitrogen Gas (N2) 337
Organic Dye (in solution) 300 - 1000 (tunable)
Krypton Ion 335 - 800
Argon Ion 450 - 530 (488 & 514.5 strongest)
Helium Neon 543, 632.8, 1150
Semiconductor (GaInP family) 670 - 680
Ruby 694
Semiconductor (GaAlAs family) 750 - 900
Neodymium YAG 1064
Semiconductor (InGaAsP family) 1300 - 1600
Hydrogen-Fluoride Chemical 2600 - 3000
Carbon Dioxide 9000 - 1100 (main line 10,600)

 

For laser efficiencies, see 9010-010.

 


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