From what I have read these rust removing lasers are Co2. They range in output from 20W-2000W operating as pulsed and/or continuous modes. Wavelength is 10,600nm.
I've a class 3b 405nm laser. I have found many things that fluorese under that wavelength. Even found some rocks that are phosphorescent or thermoluminesent. They glow orange. Even old white paint glows a pale bluish white. Old cement same color as the paint.
Light in a vacuum travels at C. Light passing through a transparent material travels less than C.
This is how you slow the speed of light. Video it at 10 trillion FPS.