Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 49, Issue 4, 40003(2012)

Application and Development of Holmium Laser

Xin Yun1、*, Ye Bing1, and Fang Wanli2
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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Sep. 21, 2011

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Feb. 23, 2012

    The Author Email: Yun Xin (xinpeiheng@sina.com)

    DOI:10.3788/lop49.040003

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