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Early history of quantum electronics.

Authors :
Townes, Charles H.
Source :
Journal of Modern Optics; 8/15/2005, Vol. 52 Issue 12, p1637-1645, 9p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses the early history of quantum electronics. Ideas essential to making a laser before; Impediment to the laser invention; Microwave amplification using a beam of molecules; Indicator that even in the 1950s physicists and engineers did not think amplification by stimulated emission; Obtaining stimulated emission from a molecular beam; Direction of masers or lasers; Scientists who made significant contributions to the field; Field of masers and 'optical masers' or lasers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09500340
Volume :
52
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Modern Optics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18277439
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09500340500164930