The purpose of this work is to become familiar with gas lasers, the history of their creation and further use in the fields. Gas lasers are a promising tool for cleaning water surfaces from oil contaminants. The use of laser radiation makes it possible to effectively influence oil films, ensuring their thermal destruction and evaporation. This technology is based on the principle of absorption of laser energy by petroleum hydrocarbons, which leads to a sharp increase in temperature and, as a consequence, to the removal of contaminants from the surface of the water. Unlike traditional methods such as mechanical removal or the use of chemicals, gas lasers provide higher selectivity and minimal environmental impact. They are able to quickly process large areas, which significantly speeds up the cleaning process. In addition, the use of lasers avoids the generation of secondary waste associated with other methods. However, the use of gas lasers also has its limitations, including the high cost of equipment and dependence on weather conditions. However, further research and development in this area may lead to optimization of the technology and expansion of its application in ecology.
Keywords: gas lasers, chemical gas lasers, cleaning, surface water, film and oil contamination.
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