Beam: The Race to Make the Laser

Beam: The Race to Make the Laser

by JeffHecht (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 286
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 14 Apr 2005

ISBN 10: 0195142101
ISBN 13: 9780195142105