Argon ion laser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000780",
  "term": "Argon ion laser",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of gas laser that uses ionized argon gas as the gain medium to produce coherent light. It emits light at several discrete wavelengths, primarily in the blue and green regions of the visible spectrum. Argon ion lasers are widely used in scientific research, medical applications, and entertainment.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "gas laser",
    "laser"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2228 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/argon-ion-laser/"
}