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Argon Gas Laser System - http://www.rli.com/resources/argon.asp
The argon laser was invented in 1964 by William Bridges at Hughes Aircraft and is one of a family of ion lasers that use a noble gas as the active medium. This laser is used in many applications. |
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How Lasers Works - https://lasers.llnl.gov/education/how_lasers_work.php
A tutorial from Livermore National Labs. |
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The Invention of the Laser at Bell Labs, 1958 - 1998 - http://www.bell-labs.com/history/laser/
Laser history, written by the lab where it happened. |
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Sam's Laser FAQ - http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm
Describes types of lasers (including laser pointers), their operation and safe use. |
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The Laser Adventure - http://stwww.weizmann.ac.il/lasers/
[Windows-based computer preferred for best viewing experience.] In English and Hebrew. A course on "Lasers and their Applications" developed by Rami Arieli for grades 11-12 and college level. |