CO₂ lasers use a gas mixture (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium) excited by electrical discharge to produce a 10.6-micron infrared beam. They excel at cutting wood, acrylic, fabric, leather, glass, and plastics.
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Tube power ranges from 30W to 200W+ for industrial use. Challenges include reflective hazards and glass tube fragility.