Ultraviolet lasers (original) (raw)

The realization of compact and reliable diode-pumped solid-state lasers that emit UV light is now opening the door to new industrial applications. Neil Savage describes the uses of the technology and a round-up of products in the area.

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Savage, N. Ultraviolet lasers.Nature Photon 1, 83–85 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2006.95

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