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  • H01S3/13—Stabilisation of laser output parameters, e.g. frequency or amplitude
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  • H01S3/00—Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range
  • H01S3/09—Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping
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  • H01S3/094—Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light
  • H01S3/0941—Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light of a laser diode
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