自从1960年激光器发明以来,UK原子能管理局卡尔哈曼研究所的科学家们一直在专心致志地研究激光。他们的研究是有成果的。最近法兰泰公司准备生产出售由该研究所设计并改进过的高能激光器。这种能产生速率5千瓦或10千瓦的高能激光器可用来切割,焊接或处理厚达20毫米的金属片。激光器作为标准的工业装置已为期不远了,它将成为自动化工厂的一个重要组成部分。 Since the laser was invented in 1960, scientists at the UK’s Atomic Energy Authority’s Carl Harman Institute have been concentrating their efforts on the laser. Their research is fruitful. Recently, Flanders is preparing to sell high-energy lasers designed and modified by the institute. This high-energy laser capable of producing 5 or 10 kilowatts can be used to cut, weld, or process metal sheets up to 20 mm thick. It is not far off as a standard industrial unit and it will become an integral part of the automation plant.