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What is the difference between CW and pulsed operation?

April 26, 2017CW difference operation Pulsed

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What is the difference between CW and pulsed operation?

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During pulsed operation, the ECqcL™ device is turned on and off repeatedly. The Pulse Width (PW) and Pulse Repetition Time (PRT) are programmable, and are set by the user via the laser controller. During Continuous Wave (CW) operation, the laser is on continuously and provides a continuous stream of mid- to long-wave infrared (IR) photons. ECqcL™ lasers operating in CW mode have narrower line widths than pulsed lasers, and are therefore most often used for high-resolution applications.