A short history of laser development
Applied Optics, Vol. 49, Issue 25, pp. F99-F122 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.49.000F99
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Abstract
Reprint published 31 August 2010This reprint from Optical Engineering [ Opt. Eng. 49, 091002 (2010)] is reproduced in Applied Optics under joint agreement by both journals.
© 2010 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(000.2850) General : History and philosophy
(140.0140) Lasers and laser optics : Lasers and laser optics
ToC Category:
LASERS: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS (INVITED ONLY)
Citation
Jeff Hecht, "A short history of laser development," Appl. Opt. 49, F99-F122 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-49-25-F99
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