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The ALFA dye laser system

Quirrenbach et al., 1997

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17158193733908917150
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Quirrenbach A
Hackenberg W
Holstenberg H
Wilnhammer N
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Laser Technology for Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics Astronomy, N. Hubin and H. Friedmann, eds

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The ALFA adaptive optics system at Calar Alto Observatory uses a continuous-wave dye laser (Coherent model 899-21) pumped by an argon ion laser (Coherent model Innova 400) to create a sodium guide star. The pump laser delivers 25W of multiline output power …
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