Lasers: The First Fifty Years
Applied Optics, Vol. 49, Issue 25, pp. LF1-LF1 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.49.000LF1
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Abstract
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser. The Optical Society of America is publishing this feature issue to celebrate this auspicious birthday.
© 2010 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(140.0140) Lasers and laser optics : Lasers and laser optics
(140.3460) Lasers and laser optics : Lasers
(140.7240) Lasers and laser optics : UV, EUV, and X-ray lasers
ToC Category:
LASERS: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS (INVITED ONLY)
History
Original Manuscript: August 27, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: August 27, 2010
Published: August 31, 2010
Citation
Robert W. Boyd, Ravindra Athale, Levent Onural, and Wolf Seka, "Lasers: The First Fifty Years," Appl. Opt. 49, LF1-LF1 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-49-25-LF1
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