Two Helical flash tubes used for pumping a ruby laser c. 1965
- Made:
- 1960-1970 in Newcastle upon Tyne
- maker:
- Thermal Syndicate Ltd
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Two Helical flash tubes used for pumping a ruby laser c. 1965. An electric discharge takes place in the tube, causing a bright light which 'pumps' or stimulates the solid laser rod to produce laser light.
