5 Questions
What property of laser light makes it different from ordinary white light?
Monochromaticity
What is the process by which a laser generates light?
Stimulated emission
What does it mean for laser light to be coherent?
It has wavelengths in phase in space and time
Which component of all lasers can be solid crystals, liquid dyes, gases, or semiconductors?
Active medium
How does laser light differ from ordinary light in terms of directionality?
Laser light is emitted as a relatively narrow beam in a specific direction
Explore the basics of laser technology in the field of medicine, including the definition of laser, its properties such as monochromaticity and coherence, and its fundamental principles.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
