Showing papers by "Charles H. Townes published in 1999"
TL;DR: The Light That Shines Straight as discussed by the authors is a classic example of a light-that-shines-straight story about a light that shines straight in the sky, and it can be seen as a metaphor for the Rains of Orion.
Abstract: 1. The Light That Shines Straight 2. Physics, Furman, Molecules, and Me 3. Bell Labs and Radar, a (Fortunate) Detour from Physics 4. Columbia to Franklin Park and Beyond 5. Maser Excitement-And a Time for Reflection 6. From Maser to Laser 7. The Patent Game 8. On Moon Dust, and Other Science Advice 9. The Rains of Orion
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TL;DR: Laser physics is a subject whose roots go back to the very source of quantum thought, namely, blackbody radiation and the Planck distribution as discussed by the authors. But the road to the first maser device showing radiation amplification by stimulated emission was rocky indeed.
Abstract: Laser physics is a subject whose roots go back to the very source of quantum thought, namely, blackbody radiation and the Planck distribution. But the road to the first maser device showing radiation amplification by stimulated emission was rocky indeed. Likewise, the struggle to produce the first laser was hampered by much false “wisdom.” Furthermore, the understanding of the laser, its extraordinary radiation, and its limits of operation is a great example of how our understanding of quantum physics has developed through and is illuminated by vigorous argument and debate, which extends even unto today.
33 citations
TL;DR: Schawlow and Schawlow as mentioned in this paper proposed a method for laser beamforming, which is based on the idea of beamforming with a laser beamformer and a laser scanner.
Abstract: Arthur Schawlow: Laser scientist
4 citations