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Who first put forward the basic scientific principle behind a laser?
Who first put forward the basic scientific principle behind a laser?
- Isaac Newton
- Dr. Charles H. Townes (correct)
- Nikola Tesla
- Albert Einstein
What is the essential component of a laser system responsible for establishing population inversion and stimulated emission?
What is the essential component of a laser system responsible for establishing population inversion and stimulated emission?
- Molecular transitions
- Optical resonator
- Active medium or Gain medium (correct)
- Pumping Mechanism
When was the first laser, called pulsed laser, developed?
When was the first laser, called pulsed laser, developed?
- 1972
- 1968
- 1954
- 1960 (correct)
What does LASER stand for?
What does LASER stand for?
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What is the mechanism by which population inversion is achieved in a laser system?
What is the mechanism by which population inversion is achieved in a laser system?
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