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Re: Old laser rejuvenation

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From: Mike Berger
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 01:27
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cgordon@vpnet.chi.il.us (gordon hlavenka) writes:
>I have an _ancient_ laser which almost works.  It's a HeNe laser,
>model 3100 from Gaertner Scientific (circa 1969).  It worked for a
>while, but now has developed an electrical problem.
*----
In 1969, laser tube seals weren't very permanent (they're still
not).  Helium is pretty small, and will eventually make its way
out of almost anything.

I'll bet your tube is a little low on gas.
--
	Mike Berger
	Department of Statistics, University of Illinois
	AT&TNET     217-244-6067
	Internet    berger@atropa.stat.uiuc.edu
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