CW lasers operate by emitting a steady and uninterrupted beam of light, in contrast to pulsed lasers, which release energy in brief, high-intensity bursts. This acronym is simply used in order to classify "CW" lasers separately from pulsed lasers. A pulsed laser has an output which is designed to turn on / off at a specific repetition rate. Continuous-wave (cw) operation of a light source means that it is continuously operated, i. It delivers continuous output power instead of short pulses, making it suitable for industrial processes that need stable heat input, such as laser cutting, laser. Continuous wave lasers provide a steady power output, unlike pulsed lasers.