- A
laser is a
device that
emits light through a
process of
optical amplification based on the
stimulated emission of
electromagnetic radiation. The word...
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Laser propulsion is a form of beam-powered
propulsion where the
energy source is a
remote (usually ground-based)
laser system and
separate from the reaction...
- A
laser weapon is a type of directed-energy
weapon that uses
lasers to
inflict damage.
Despite decades of
research and development, as of 2023[update]...
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Laser cutting is a
technology that uses a
laser to
vaporize materials,
resulting in a cut edge.
While typically used for
industrial manufacturing applications...
- A
laser diode (LD, also
injection laser diode or ILD or
semiconductor laser or
diode laser) is a
semiconductor device similar to a light-emitting diode...
- A
laser pointer or
laser pen is a (typically battery-powered)
handheld device that uses a
laser diode to emit a
narrow low-power
visible laser beam (i...
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Laser radiation safety is the safe design, use and
implementation of
lasers to
minimize the risk of
laser accidents,
especially those involving eye injuries...
- A
laser rangefinder, also
known as a
laser telemeter, is a
rangefinder that uses a
laser beam to
determine the
distance to an object. The most
common form...
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Laser surgery is a type of
surgery that uses a
laser (in
contrast to
using a scalpel) to cut tissue.
Types of
surgical lasers include carbon dioxide,...
- ranging" or "
laser imaging, detection, and ranging") is a
method for
determining ranges by
targeting an
object or a
surface with a
laser and measuring...
