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Ultraviolet lasers

Nature Photonics volume 1, pages 83–85 (2007)Cite this article

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.

The use of diode-pumped, solid-state (DPSS) lasers emitting UV wavelengths has grown in the past couple of years, both for industrial uses, such as wafer inspection and scribing, and for scientific applications, such as flow cytometry. In many cases they've replaced older technologies, such as gas lasers, because their improved reliability leads to more up-time in a factory setting. In other applications they improve on the throughput of older technologies, provide greater resolution or better material compatibility thanks to their shorter wavelengths.

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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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