Lecture

Light-Matter Interactions: Laser History and Quantum Theory

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Description

This lecture covers the fundamentals of light-matter interactions, including Einstein's quantum theory of radiation, atomic transitions, and population inversion. It also delves into the historical development of lasers from MASERs to ruby lasers, highlighting the shift from spontaneous to well-defined optical wave functions.

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Physics

Optics: Lasers

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