Abstract
This chapter deals with four sets of basic principles, all of which are important to the laser user:
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The cutting process
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How materials respond to laser light
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How CO2 lasers work
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Laser modes
These topics will be dealt with in a purely conversational and conceptual manner at this stage. A more in-depth approach to these subjects can be found in later chapters.
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Powell, J. (1998). The Basic Principles. In: CO2 Laser Cutting. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1279-2_1
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