How and why is red light produced with the HeNe laser?

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Bombardment of helium and neon gases in a sealed chamber with electrical energy will release a radiation with a wavelength of 632.8 nm. This wavelength falls within the spectrum or red light so when released from the laser applicator it is viewed as a concentrated red light.

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