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Laser diodes for Space-Based Beam Power

Success_Machine — 4/16/2004 12:03:43 AM (archived)

Does anyone know if there a laser diode that converts greater than 3 percent of electrical power into coherent radiation? Is a spec sheet available?

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Laser diodes for Space-Based Beam Power - Success_Machine - 4/16/2004 12:03:43 AM
- Diode lasers have VERY high efficiency (n/t) - R.L. - 4/23/2004 9:28:11 PM
- re: Nevermind, I found Alphalight - Success_Machine - 4/16/2004 2:19:07 AM

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