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TUNABLE DIODE LASER  

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  • A TUNABLE DIODE LASER is a solid-state laser in which as lasing is achieved by passing an injection current through the active region of a semiconductor across the p-n junction; tunable meaning it is used with a technique based upon the measurement of light absorption upon irridating a sample using a tunable laser source.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/127997fe-4551-41d1-9a4b-c7ad233fdde2

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