Lasers

Key Questions

• What does LASER stand for?

  Laser stands for

  L ight
  A mplification by
  S timulated
  E mission of
  R adiation

  Below is a simplified explanation on how lasers work.

  

  Samantha C. · 1 · Nov 1 2014

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• Why is laser light special?
• What does LASER stand for?
• What are some examples of technologies that use lasers?
• What laser can cut metal?
• Can lasers damage your eyes?
• How do laser pointers work?
• Can lasers be dangerous?
• How does a laser produce coherent light?
• What produces pulses of light in lasers?
• How were lasers invented?
• Why are lasers red?
• Why are lasers monochromatic?
• How might lasers be used in medicine?
• Why is laser light used with fiber optics?
• How are lasers used to cut material?
• How does wavelength affect lasers?
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