Maximum efficiency of conversion of electrical energy to laser radiation energy permits to achieve 20 kW of output power in CW operation and pulse energy up to 100 kJ.

CO2 lasers are referred to the class of molecular gas lasers emitting on vibrational transitions of CO2 molecules in the IR regions of spectrum at 9-10 um. As a rule, all lasers operate on a mixture of CO2:N2: He in different proportions with an addition of a small quantity of Xe.

Opportunities of CO2 lasers

The full spectrum of vibrational-rotational transitions of a CO2 molecule provides a possibility of discrete and continuous tuning of frequency (wavelength) which makes a CO2 laser an indispensable tool for the use in photochemistry, in environmental monitoring systems and IR detection systems. The range of stimulated emission is considerably increased due to the use of the so called “hot” sequential transitions. A CO2 laser features unique spatial characteristics: high directivity and homogeneity. The existing technological production support of industrial prototypes of CO2 lasers ensures their long (more than 10 000 hours) stable sealed-off off-line operation. This results in a significant improvement of technical characteristics of devices and systems using CO2 lasers, such as engraving and decorating machines, printing equipment and surgical apparatus. The excellent quality of the beam makes sealed-off CO2 lasers of relatively low power (50-100 W) extremely effective for the use in mechanical processing of metal and non-metal materials (drilling, milling, scribing) and in the welding of different materials.

Application Sphere of CO2 lasers

Processing and Engraving of Materials using CO2 lasers

CO2 lasers are widely applied in laser engravers. With their help a wide range of materials is being processed: wood, cardboard, electric-grade cardboard, paronite, rubber, leather and synthetic leather, fabric, organic glass, acryl, polystyrol, ABC plastic, polymer resin, ceramic tile and ovenware, glass, natural and synthetic stone (granite, marble, touchstone), sewing fittings, anodized aluminium and colored metals.

LCD series

Model	Wavelength, um	Power, W	Spectral structure	Polarization	Downloads
	LCD-10A	10.57-10.63	10	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-10WG	9.2 - 10.8	10	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-10AG	9.2 - 10.8	10	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-10WG-2T	9.2 - 10.8	2.0 - 8.0	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-5WGT	9.2 - 10.7	5	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-5AGT	9.2 - 10.7	5	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-15A	10.57-10.63	15	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-15W	10.57-10.63	15	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-25W	10.57-10.63	30	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-15WG	9.2 - 10.8	15	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCD-50W	10.57-10.63	50	90% TEMoo	100:1
	LCDP-200	9 - 11	200	Close to Gaussian	50:1

ALCD series

Model	Wavelength, um	Power, W	Spectral structure	Polarization	Downloads
	ALCD-3W	10.57-10.63	4.0	90% TEM00	100:1
	ALCD-3A	10.57-10.63	4.0	90% TEM00	100:1
	ALCD-15W	10.57-10.63	15.0	90% TEM00	100:1
	ALCD-15A	10.57-10.63	15.0	90% TEM00	100:1