Laser Ablation in Art Restoration
Details a Dublin City University (Ireland) project completed by Michael Allen, Fintan McKiernan and Niall Bolger, December 2002. Project deals with the use of laser ablation in the restoration of art works.
The Invention of the Laser at Bell Labs, 1958 - 1998
Laser history, written by the lab where it happened.
Argon Gas Laser System
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.
How a Laser Works
A tutorial from Livermore National Labs.
Don K's Laser Page
So you want a working diode laser? Gives information on laser diode pointers.
Scientific American: Frozen Light
Slowing a beam of light to a halt may pave the way for new optical communications technology, tabletop black holes and quantum computers By Lene Vestergaard Hau
What You Should Know When Buying a Laser Pointer
Basic types of laser pointers, their operation and safe use.
The Laser Adventure
[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.
Laser Tutorial
Basic explanation of the operation of a laser.
Lasers
FAQ-like text covering the safe operation and creation of homemade lasers.
Introduction to Lidar
An introduction to atmospheric lidar for high school students. Lidar can be considered like radar but using light instead of radio waves.
Schawlow and Townes Invent the Laser
Bell labs tells the history of the invention and evolution of the LASER at Bell Labs: 1958 - 1998.