Demonstrates the applications of basic physical principles in the oscillation of an optical maser. Explains that it is a generator of electromagnetic energy in the optical range of frequencies and is similar to standard radio and microwave oscillators. Demonstrates the use of the principal types of gas and solid state optical masers in the laboratory.
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ACMI Identifier
013285
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telephone
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telephone - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electromagnetism
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)