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Nd:YAG laser

technology Maturity 11-13

Some special crystals make bright light.

Powerlite NdYAG.jpg
Powerlite NdYAG.jpg
This light can be green. It can even be used by doctors. It helps fix eyes and teeth. It can also cut metal. It is very strong. Can you imagine a green light like that?
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Yag-rod.jpg

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