Abstract
In this work a commercial (CW) CO2 laser has been operated and characterized, Where a power of up to (2.40 W) has been achieved at a pressure (35 mbar) , a current of (30 mA) and an applied voltage of (5kV) . The effect of the pressure and the current on out put power has been studied. Also the laser plasma has been studied theoretically and compared with the experimental values to insure the best operation of the laser tube.
