| The Nd:YAG (Neodymium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laser has been used for some time in the fields of medicine and industry. The medical community has focused its attention primarily on the photocoagulative properties of the radiation produced by this type of laser. The industrial applications have for the most part been related to cutting, welding and similar materials processing activities. Although seemingly unrelated, there may be some crossover between the uses of the Nd:YAG laser in each field. This thesis describes the design, construction and nsubsequent testing of an experimental Nd:YAG laser system to be used to explore possible new uses. This experimental system provides facilities not available on commercially produced Nd:YAG laser systems. |
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