Since the invention of the first working laser in 1960, development of
these devices has progressed at an unprecedented rate. This book traces
the history of the laser from the first theoretical predictions of
stimulated emission made in the 1920s through the experimental
development of masers and lasers in the 50s and 60s, to the advanced
applications of lasers in the present day. Along the way it tells the
fascinating and at times controversial story of the people behind the
discoveries. Written in a style accessible to the general public, it
will be of interest to those working within the laser community and
anyone with an interest in the history of science.
The History of the Laser By Mario Bertolotti Taylor & Francis ISBN: 0750309113 Year:2004 316 pages Pdf 9.7MB
