Demonstration Manual

Optics and Light

DOP28 - Open Laser

Objective:

- To allow an observer to see the lase tube of an operating He-Ne laser.

Apparatus:

• >He-Ne laser with the upper half of the metal enclosure replaced with a lucite enclosure

Method:

The laser can be operated in the normal fashion. The lucite cover allows the instructor to point out the key components for the light production

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