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  1. Laser - Wikipedia

    A laser differs from other sources of light in that it emits light that is coherent. Spatial coherence allows a laser to be focused to a tight spot, enabling uses such as optical communication, [6] laser cutting, …

  2. Laser | Definition, Acronym, Principle, Applications, & Types ...

    Oct 13, 2025 · Laser, a device that stimulates atoms or molecules to emit light at particular wavelengths and amplifies that light, typically producing a very narrow beam of radiation. The emission generally …

  3. What Are Lasers And How Do They Actually Work? - ScienceAlert

    The most powerful laser designed to date can be found at the European Extreme Light Infrastructure facility in Romania. Its lasers are some of the most intense in the world, generating insanely brief …

  4. How do lasers work? | Who invented the laser?

    Nov 28, 2024 · An easy-to-understand explanation of how lasers work, with a simple diagram showing what's inside a laser.

  5. Amazon.com: Laser

    Advanced Long-Range Laser Pointer High Power - Rechargeable Green Laser Pointer with Removable Star Cap - Versatile Laser Pen for Astronomy, Construction, Presentations, and Outdoor Adventures …

  6. What Is A Laser? | NIST

    May 19, 2010 · A laser is a device in which a collection of atoms or molecules, a semiconductor, or another quantum system, is held between mirrors and energized, or pumped, so that something in …

  7. NIF's Guide to How Lasers Work | National Ignition Facility ...

    A laser is created when electrons in the atoms in optical materials like glass, crystal, or gas absorb the energy from an electrical current or a light. That extra energy “excites” the electrons enough to move …

  8. Laser Hair Removal & Laser Skin Treatments in Charleston, SC ...

    Nov 17, 2025 · Our state-of-the-art laser technologies emit a laser beam that penetrates your hair follicles, destroying the root while preserving your skin. Our clients are ditching their razors and …

  9. What Is a Laser? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

    Sep 25, 2025 · Because laser light stays focused and does not spread out much (like a flashlight would), laser beams can travel very long distances. They can also concentrate a lot of energy on a very …

  10. How Lasers Work - HowStuffWorks

    Jul 31, 2023 · But what is a laser? What makes a laser beam different from the beam of a flashlight? Specifically, what makes a laser light different from other kinds of light? How are lasers classified? In …