Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers work by producing an intense beam of bright light that travels in one direction. The laser beam can cut, seal or vaporize different materials. The laser has the unique ability to produce one specific color (wavelength) of light that can be varied in its intensity and pulse duration. The wavelength and power output of a particular laser determines its application
The carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser) was one of the earliest lasers to be developed and is still one of the most useful. Carbon dioxide lasers are the highest power continuous wave lasers that are currently available.
The CO2 laser produces a beam of infrared light with the principal wavelength bands centering around 9.4 and 10.6 micrometers.
CO2 lasers are widely used for industrial and medical applications. Industrial users are the manufacturers of CO2 laser based Material Processing Systems such as systems for cutting, marking, engraving and perforating material. Medical users are using CO2 lasers for general surgical operations.