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A laser (from the acronym Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is an optical source that emits photons in a coherent beam. The back-formed verb to lase means "to produce laser light" or possibly "to apply laser light to".
Laser light is typically near-monochromatic, i.e. consisting of a single wavelength or color, and emitted in a narrow beam. This is in contrast to common light sources, such as the incandescent light bulb, which emit incoherent photons in almost all directions, usually over a wide spectrum of wavelengths.
Laser action is explained by the theories of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. Many materials have been found to have the required characteristics to form the laser gain medium needed to power a laser, and these have led to the invention of many types of lasers with different characteristics suitable for different applications.
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Bioptica.co.uk - A Brief Guide to Laser Safety - General rules and precautions with references for further reading.
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Laser Pointer Safety - Bulletin prepared by the Laser Institute of America.
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Laser Safety Information Bulletin - Prepared by the Laser Institute of America's Laser Safety Committee to educate new laser users on the concerns and issues related to laser safety.
Laser Safety Manual - University of Pennsylvania laser safety manual.
Laser Safety Manual - Complete manual from University of Alabama-Birmingham.
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Safety Recommendations of Laser Pointers - The use of laser diode pointers and their safety.
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