What initiates a "Laser action" as described by the makers of the first Ruby laser? O a. Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation as the original pulse of photons have been amplified into a more powerful pulse of light. O b. A redox reaction induced by photon gradients in the aluminum oxide that interacts with the chromium impurity of the Ruby crystal. O c. A release of negative and positive charges in the chromium impurity of the Ruby crystal. d. The stimulation of resonance energy transfer between the chromium impurities of the Ruby crystal.

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What initiates a "Laser action" as described by the makers of the
first Ruby laser?
O a. Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation as the original
pulse of photons have been amplified into a more powerful pulse of
light.
O b. A redox reaction induced by photon gradients in the aluminum oxide
that interacts with the chromium impurity of the Ruby crystal.
O c. A release of negative and positive charges in the chromium impurity
of the Ruby crystal.
d. The stimulation of resonance energy transfer between the
chromium impurities of the Ruby crystal.
Transcribed Image Text:What initiates a "Laser action" as described by the makers of the first Ruby laser? O a. Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation as the original pulse of photons have been amplified into a more powerful pulse of light. O b. A redox reaction induced by photon gradients in the aluminum oxide that interacts with the chromium impurity of the Ruby crystal. O c. A release of negative and positive charges in the chromium impurity of the Ruby crystal. d. The stimulation of resonance energy transfer between the chromium impurities of the Ruby crystal.
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