Jun 21 2013
Helium silver laser belongs to the category of metal-vapour lasers. This laser is capable of emitting light of wavelength 224.5 nm, which lies in the deep ultraviolet region. The output wavelength makes it suitable for use in fluorescence suppressed Raman Spectroscopy.
The helium-silver laser operates at low-pressure, and produces very narrow spectral line widths. This laser is mainly used in scientific research and fluorescence suppressed Raman Spectroscopy
Laser Properties
| Laser Properties |
| Laser type |
Metal-vapour |
| Pump source |
Electric discharge |
| Operating Wavelengths |
224.5 nm |
Applications
The applications of the helium silver laser are limited to scientific research. Some of the other applications of the helium silver laser are:-
- Fluorescence suppressed Raman spectroscopy.