History of lasers: Lorentz model for atom/light interaction

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Description

This lecture covers the history of lasers, from the concept proposed by Townes-Schawlow in 1958 to the first laser by Maiman in 1960. It explains the Lorentz model for atom-light interaction, detailing the electron oscillator model and its influence on electromagnetic wave propagation.

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Official source

https://mediaspace.epfl.ch/media/0_cnmkly9e

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Physics

Optics: Lasers

Electromagnetism: Electrodynamics

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