Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of photons generated each second from a
Concept introduction:
The term Laser is the abbreviation for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. The laser gives light after the amplification process. The energy of light after the amplification process is so high that this device can be used to cut a thick metal sheet.
(b)
Interpretation:
The conversion of
Concept introduction:
The term Laser is the abbreviation for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. The laser gives light after the amplification process. The energy of light after the amplification process is so high that this device can be used to cut a thick metal sheet.
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