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How a Laser Works

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How a Laser Works - Step 3

How a Laser Works - Step 3

How a Laser Works - Step 3

Courtesy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Mirrors at each end reflect the photons back and forth, continuing this process of stimulated emission and amplification.

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