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Pulsed lasers used in science and medicine produce very short bursts of
If the laser light wavelength is 1062 nmnm (Neodymium-YAG laser), and the pulse lasts for 35 picoseconds, how many wavelengths are found within the laser pulse? Assume that the wave travels in free space.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
How brief would the pulse need to be to fit only one wavelength?
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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