High-Power 2.09μm Eye-Safe Lasers: Benefits and Applications

High-power 2.09μm laser systems operating in the eye-safe region offer numerous benefits in various applications, including remote sensing, material processing, medical operations, and as a reliable pump source for optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) that generate mid-infrared and far-infrared radiation. These lasers are particularly advantageous due to their compact and small-sized designs, which contribute to improved stability, reduced operating expenses, and easier integration into devices with limited space, further enhancing their usefulness.