by JeffHecht (Author)
Beam is the story of the three intense years from the birth of the laser idea to its breakthrough demonstration in a California laboratory. The quest was a struggle against physics, established wisdom, and the establishment itself. It is a fascinating tale of a remarkable and powerful invention that has become a symbol of modern technology.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 286
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 14 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 0195142101
ISBN 13: 9780195142105