How a Laser Works
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
How a Laser Works - Step 1
How a Laser Works - Step 1
Courtesy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
High-voltage electricity causes the quartz flash tube to emit an intense burst of light, exciting some of the atoms in the ruby crystal to higher energy levels.
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