Creation of the laser
Who was the first person to think of the theory of the lasers?
Albert Einstein
Where do the electrons go when the get excited?
to a higher orbital
What was destroyed in the very first procedure that used laser?
a tumor
What do laser help scan in most stores nowadays?
Bar codes
What would not be possible without lasers?
The internet
Who created the first laser?
Theodore Maiman
What does simulating radiation do to atoms?
get there electrons very excited
By 1963, how much was the laser commercial market value at?
$1,000,000
How can Lasers help in the military?
Detecting bombs
What has had big impact on our society?
the internet
What type of waves did the Maser use?
Mircowaves
What is unique about the wavelength of light used in lasers?
They are all the same length.
What popular show were lasers seen in after the laser was created?
Lost in Space and Star Trek
What do lasers create with planetary communication, and who do they send the messages to?
communication lines that send messages to robots
what is LIDAR
Why did Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow think that by using light, the maser would be a stronger?
Light has shorter wave lengths
What type of crystal created the first laser?
A synthetic Ruby Crystal
What type of laser did Kumar Patel create?
CO2 laser
Name two procedures that lasers help with?
refractive eye surgery, dental procedure, cosmetic
high speed connections us laser to transmit what?
data