Carbon dioxide laser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001634",
  "term": "Carbon dioxide laser",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A gas laser that uses a mixture of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and helium as the active medium to produce a coherent beam of infrared light. The laser operates by exciting the vibrational and rotational energy levels of the CO2 molecules. It is one of the most powerful and efficient continuous-wave lasers, widely used in industrial cutting, welding, and medical applications.",
  "synonyms": [
    "CO₂ laser"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "coherent radiation",
    "gas laser",
    "laser"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2233 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carbon-dioxide-laser/"
}