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100	1		_aHellman, Hal, _d1927-
245	1	0	_aLasers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aUnderstanding the atom
500			_aRelease date is 2021-06-04
508			_aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Lasers" by Hal Hellman is a scientific publication written in the late 1960s, as part of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's "Understanding the Atom Series." The book delves deeply into the principles of laser technology, exploring its fascinating applications and underlying physics. It elucidates the operation of lasers, highlighting the concept of coherent light and its significance in various fields, including medicine, telecommunications, and scientific research. In this informative booklet, Hellman begins by providing context on electromagnetic radiation before explaining the unique properties of lasers, which produce an intense and focused beam of coherent light. The author discusses the breakthrough moment when the first laser was created, detailing the physics of stimulated emission and population inversion that enable laser operation. The book also explores diverse applications of lasers, from delicate medical surgeries to advanced communication technologies, emphasizing how lasers revolutionize industries and everyday life. Ultimately, "Lasers" aims to enhance readers' understanding of this groundbreaking technology and its potential to shape the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLasers
830		0	_aUnderstanding the atom
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65512
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