
B-70254EN/01 3.INTERNAL STRUCTURE
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3.2 COMPONENT DETAILS
This section describes the internal structure of the C1000iA more
specifically. Fig. 3.2 is an internal structural drawing.
Fig. 3.2 C1000iA structural drawing
(1) Resonator
The resonator consists of an output mirror, rear mirror, folding
mirrors, discharge tubes, power sensor unit, etc. It converts
electrical energy first to laser gas, then to optical energy (10.6-
µm single-wavelength laser beam).
(2) Output mirror
A transmitting/reflecting mirror which outputs the laser beam
after it has been amplified. The output mirror consists of a ZnSe
(zinc selenide) substrate, coated with dielectric. ZnSe is tightly
toxic. Be particularly careful, therefore, when handling the
output mirror.