The krypton-ion laser is a member of the gas-ion laser family. These lasers produce output primarily in the yellow, red, and near-infrared regions of the spectrum. They have been used extensively in scientific and entertainment applications.
Krypton-ion lasers are divided into two broad classifications: air-cooled systems and water-cooled systems. The output of air-cooled systems is limited to a few hundred milliwatts, multiline. Water-cooled systems are available with powers as high as 6 W multiline and in the visible and more than 5 W single line at 657.1 nm (red).
The main laser wavelengths for krypton-ion lasers are: 647.1 nm (red), 568.2 (yellow) and 752.5 (near infrared). There are additional lines in the visible and ultraviolet, but they are used infrequently.
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