LASER PHOTONICS – UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
“Laser” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Photonics explores the characteristics and uses of photons, focusing on their role in information transfer. Practical applications include laser technologies for tasks such as cleaning, cutting, engraving, and marking in our daily lives.
The development from maser to laser marked a significant advancement in technology. Charles Hard Townes' work laid the foundation, leading to the creation of the first optical oscillator in 1957, and subsequently, the term "laser" emerged. The application for a US patent and its eventual granting in 1960 solidified the breakthrough in the field of optics and paved the way for diverse applications of lasers.
Let’s understand Laser through illustration with graphics;
WHAT IS PHOTONICS?
SMALLEST POINTS
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HIGHEST POWER
LASER TYPES
Reference: SPIE, Wikipedia, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Photonics Spectra
