Block 6 - Unit 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the LASER acronym mean
A
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
2
Q
The Three components of a laser, what are they?
A
Active Medium, Optical Cavity, and Pumping System
3
Q
What are the 4 laser terminology
A
Uncollimated Beam - A light that tends to widen outwards Collimated Beam - Light that tends to stay closely
Incoherent - Lack of Cohesion and harmony
Coherent- Waves that are tightly together ( Like being in step when marching)
4
Q
What are the 3 main Laser in the EM Spectrum?
A
Ultraviolet (200nm - 400nm) , Visible (400nm - 700nm), and InfraRed (700nm - 1400nm)
