Most Powerful Continuous Laser

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The world's most powerful continuous laser operates at a maximum power of approximately 1-2 kW, primarily utilizing CO2 or diode-pumped solid-state technologies. There is a trade-off between bandwidth and maximum power, which affects the operational efficiency of these lasers. Historical data on laser power advancements from 1950 to 2000 can be found in various sources, including Wikipedia. This information is crucial for understanding the evolution and capabilities of continuous laser technology.

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  • Understanding of CO2 laser technology
  • Familiarity with diode-pumped solid-state lasers
  • Knowledge of laser power measurement and specifications
  • Basic grasp of wavelength and bandwidth concepts
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Hi all,

I am trying to find out what is the world's most powerful continuous laser? I would also like to know:

- what wavelength range does it operate at and is there a trade-off between bandwidth and max power?

- is there a graph anywhere showing laser power as a function of date, i.e. power from 1950 to 2000...

Cheers,

Natski
 
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