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@ Abstract in Teal
Chick begins her exploration of Laser.

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Denver Circle at Night
A long exposure at night creates a beautiful image of curving bright lights captured in motion as they pass here in Denver, Colorado.

@ Denver Circle at Night

Blue And Copper Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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@ Abstract Neon Waves
I called an old school friend and asked what he was doing now.
He replied that he was currently working on aqua-thermal treatment on ceramics, aluminium and steel under a constrained environment.
I was impressed...
On further enquiry, I learnt that he was washing dishes with hot water under his wife's supervision.

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@ Fishtank in Neon
In 1974 lasers were used commercially for the first time in supermarket barcode scanners.

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@ Surreal Swirls
The first laser was actually a MASER. A MASER, which stands for Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, is essentially like a laser but light given off isn't visible light -- instead it's microwave radiation. The first maser was discovered by Townes, Basov and Prochorov who won the Nobel Prize for this discovery in 1964. The first maser was built at Columbia University.

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@ Neon Tube Installation
Einstein had a role in the discovery of the laser. If it wasn’t for his theory of stimulated emission masers (which were used in atomic clocks) we wouldn’t have lasers today.

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@ Glitch Art in Teal
Einstein had a role in the discovery of the laser. If it wasn’t for his theory of stimulated emission masers (which were used in atomic clocks) we wouldn’t have lasers today.

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@ Abstract Neon Lines
The strength of early lasers was measured in “gillettes”, which are the number of razor blades a beam is capable of breaking through.

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Futuristic Sunrise in Pink and Purple
It's like living in a computer-generated world where the sun when it rises is dusky pink and the ground is a grid of neon purple lines, which stretches out endlessly towards the horizon.

@ Futuristic Sunrise in Pink and Purple
Laser lights can’t be seen in space because they do not consist of any matter; matter is required to give the scattering effect which makes them visible.

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@ Neon Rain
Lasers have featured in many films and popular culture as their use has become more widespread. One of the first, and most famous, examples was in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger where the eponymous spy was threatened with being cut in half by one.

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@ Delicate Rose Pink Bokeh
LASER is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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@ Neon Bulb in Blue
Green (diode) laser pointers are actually infrared lasers which then pass through a frequency doubler which does exactly what it says on the tin: it doubles the frequency of the infrared radiation, turning it into green light.

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Abstract Geometric Grid Picture
Is it a disco floor? Or the scene of an interactive futuristic game, with its neon lines, abstract sun in pink and blue, and the geometric palm trees lining the path with spiky mountains in the background?

@ Abstract Geometric Grid Picture
By using lasers, it’s possible to get sequencing information about DNA from a single molecule.

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@ Neon Spin
Lasers have been used in a wide range of consumer technologies such as optical disk drives, barcode scanners, fibre optics, manufacturing computer chips and as lighting displays for entertainment.

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@ Stunning Spinning Top
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Neon Leaves In Blue and Purple
The ability of lasers to focus light with intense power at very precise areas makes them excellent tools for cutting, welding and even performing surgery on human beings.

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@ Flaring Neon Lightbulb
Despite some lasers being hotter than the surface of the sun, they can be used to cool atoms when combined with a magnetic field.

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@ Digital Design in Purple
Lasers have featured in many films and popular culture as their use has become more widespread. One of the first, and most famous, examples was in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger where the eponymous spy was threatened with being cut in half by one.

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@ Flowers Lit in Neon
“Oh hello, Chick!” cried Bono. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Ghent a couple of weeks ago? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
”It certainly is!” declared Chick.

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Digital Design in Blue
A digital design in cool shades of blue and grey.

@ Digital Design in Blue
“If there's time at the end when we get back tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a painting in neon," Choose a name said, offering Chick a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Choose a name!" said Chick. "Have you got bright enough colours?"

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@ Jazzy Piano Motif
In 1974 lasers were used commercially for the first time in supermarket barcode scanners.

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@ Neon Flower Design
The ability of lasers to focus light with intense power at very precise areas makes them excellent tools for cutting, welding and even performing surgery on human beings.

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@ Abstract Neon Decoration
Lasers have featured in many films and popular culture as their use has become more widespread. One of the first, and most famous, examples was in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger where the eponymous spy was threatened with being cut in half by one.

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@ Luminous Green Fibre Optics
“If there's time at the end when we get back tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a painting in neon," Matilda said, offering Chick a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Matilda!" said Chick. "Have you got bright enough colours?"

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@ Fluorescent Optical Fibres
Chick has now completed her exploration of Laser. As she prepares to go home, she receives a wonderful gift!

Chick has enjoyed her tour of Laser, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy exotic materials!