3 Questions
What is the process that occurs when incident photons stimulate an excited atom to fall to a lower energy state and emit a photon?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
In what year did Einstein postulate the theory that led to the development of laser technology?
1917
What happens to the photon emitted by an excited atom when it falls to a lower energy state?
It is in phase with the incident photon that stimulated the transition
Study Notes
Test your knowledge of the incredible technology that is laser! From Einstein's postulation to the practical uses in modern society, this quiz will cover all aspects of Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Brush up on your laser terminology and see how well you understand the fascinating science behind this revolutionary invention.
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