Jan. 28, 1958: A laser is born

The work of Arthur L. Schawlow, one of the laser's inventors, is described. The use of a diffraction grating for mode selectivity is discussed, and the steps that lead to the ruby laser are examined.< >

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Published inIEEE spectrum Vol. 29; no. 5; p. 43
Main Author Likourezos, G.
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.1992
Subjects
Atomic beams
Biomedical imaging
Cooling
Diffraction gratings
Energy states
Laser modes
Masers
Optical resonators
Spectroscopy
Stimulated emission
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Summary:The work of Arthur L. Schawlow, one of the laser's inventors, is described. The use of a diffraction grating for mode selectivity is discussed, and the steps that lead to the ruby laser are examined.< >
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ISSN:0018-9235
1939-9340
DOI:10.1109/6.135409