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This lecture covers the fundamental principles of laser operation, including light-atom interaction, gain, and resonators. It also explores the historical development of lasers, from the first maser to modern applications. The instructor delves into the Helmholtz wave equation and the electron oscillator model to explain laser attenuation and polarization.