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Who is credited with the development of the first Ruby Crystal LASER?
Maiman
What does LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
What are the three basic processes involved in laser light?
Absorption, Spontaneous Emission, Stimulated Emission
What is the typical value of the width of an energy level in the context of monochromaticity?
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What is the ratio of the central wavelength to the line width called?
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Study Notes
Ruby Crystal LASER Development
- Theodore Maiman is credited with the development of the first Ruby Crystal LASER in 1960.
LASER Acronym
- LASER stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation."
Basic Processes in Laser Light
- Stimulated Emission: Excited electrons release photons, nurturing the amplification of light.
- Spontaneous Emission: Initially excited electrons drop to lower energy levels, emitting photons randomly.
- Absorption: Atoms absorb photons, moving electrons to higher energy states.
Energy Level Width
- The typical value of the width of an energy level, relevant to monochromaticity, is on the order of a few GHz or less.
Central Wavelength to Line Width Ratio
- The ratio of the central wavelength to the line width is termed the "quality factor" (Q-factor) and is indicative of the monochromaticity of the laser light.
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Test your knowledge of LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) technology with this quiz. Explore the properties of laser light and its basic processes such as absorption, spontaneous emission, and stimulated emission. Learn about the main components of a laser and key terms like population inversion, pumping, and light amplification. Delve into the history of LASER and MASER technology to expand your understanding.
