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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on May 15, 2010, 23:31

Title: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: sam on May 15, 2010, 23:31

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May 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the first working laser, invented at Hughes Research Laboratories in 1960. We take a look at the past, present and potential future of this groundbreaking technology

http://www.scientificamerican.com/report.cfm?id=50-years-of-the-laser

Title: Re: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: Clive on May 16, 2010, 09:10

We couldn't manage without them these days.   :)

Title: Re: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: Simon on May 16, 2010, 10:56

Rock concerts wouldn't be the same without them.  :)

Title: Re: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: Clive on May 16, 2010, 11:39

Neither would you have CD players.   :o:

Title: Re: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: Simon on May 16, 2010, 12:20

Very true.  But I'm still disappointed they won't play covered in jam.  ;)

Title: Re: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: Rik on May 16, 2010, 16:47

Try honey. :)

Title: Re: The Laser at 50: Advancing Science Through Beams of Coherent Light
Post by: Simon on May 16, 2010, 17:01

;D