Laser construction
Laser fundamental design principles
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Schematic diagram of a typical laser, showing the three major parts
A
laser is constructed
from three principal parts:
An energy source (usually referred to as the
pump
or
pump source
),
A
gain medium
or
laser medium
, and
Two or more mirrors that form an
optical resonator
.