Specifications

Diamond™ GEM, G, &K Laser Integrator’s Guide
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Purge Gas...............................................................................................................25
Mirages ..................................................................................................................26
Seals for Moving Beams........................................................................................26
Pumping .................................................................................................................26
Polarization .....................................................................................................................27
Back Reflection...............................................................................................................27
Beam Propagation.......................................................................................................30
Optics Basics...................................................................................................................30
Beam Diameter ......................................................................................................30
M2 (M Squared) Factor .........................................................................................31
Beam Propagation..................................................................................................31
Focusing a Beam....................................................................................................32
Rayleigh Range and Depth of Focus .....................................................................32
Beam Expansion ....................................................................................................33
Interfacing Diamond GEM-Series Lasers to Systems ..........................35
Interlocks ........................................................................................................................35
Interfacing Diamond G & K-Series Lasers to Systems........................38
OEM Interface ................................................................................................................38
DC Power Supply ..................................................................................................38
RF Power Supply ...................................................................................................39
Water Flow Switch ................................................................................................40
Shutter....................................................................................................................40
DDI Interface ..................................................................................................................40
Remote Control Interface................................................................................................41
Interlocks ........................................................................................................................41
Beam Propagation Characteristics of
Diamond GEM-Series and K-Series Lasers
.......................................42
GEM, G, and K-Series Beam Propagation .....................................................................42
Accessory Manufactures and Services ...........................................................44
Index ....................................................................................................................................47