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@ Abstract in Teal
Chance begins his 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

White Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

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@ Abstract Neon Waves
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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@ Fishtank in Neon
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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@ Surreal Swirls
Lasers can be used as spectrometers which are devices that use light to determine the specific chemical components in different types of matter. When laser light passes through a gas made from matter it reflects certain colors in specific wavelengths that are then studied to identify the different elements that are present in it.

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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
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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@ Abstract Neon Lines
Chance and Julia shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Chance. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Julia. “This is my best side.”

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

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@ Neon Rain
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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@ Delicate Rose Pink Bokeh
“If there's time at the end when we get back tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a painting in neon," Fae Dee said, offering Chance a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Fae Dee!" said Chance. "Have you got bright enough colours?"

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@ Neon Bulb in Blue
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 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
Lasers can be used as spectrometers which are devices that use light to determine the specific chemical components in different types of matter. When laser light passes through a gas made from matter it reflects certain colors in specific wavelengths that are then studied to identify the different elements that are present in it.

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@ Neon Spin
The light in a laser is more parallel than any other light source; every part of the beam has almost the exact direction.

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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
Why did the cat cross the road?
The chicken on the other side had a laser pointer.

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

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@ Digital Design in Purple
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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@ Flowers Lit in Neon
Laser measuring is accurate to more than a nanometer, which is a billionth of a meter.

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

@ Digital Design in Blue
The light from a laser is monochromatic; it consists of only one wavelength (colour). Laser light is also coherent, which means all the light coming out is in one direction and the rays are parallel to each other and are in phase. In comparison, a torch gives off light that spreads in all directions and consists of different colors.

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@ Jazzy Piano Motif
"Oh, Chance! You know that dark grey you see as soon as you turn off the lights—just before complete darkness takes over or your eyes adjust to the lack of light?" asked LoosaAppa.
"Er—no, but yes?"
"It has a name! It's known as 'Eigengrau'. It's a German word meaning 'intrinsic grey'".
"Wow!"

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@ Neon Flower Design
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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@ Abstract Neon Decoration
The first commercial toy to use laser technology was a phaser gun which featured on Star Trek and produced a very weak laser beam.

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@ Luminous Green Fibre Optics
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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@ Fluorescent Optical Fibres
Chance has now completed his exploration of Laser. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

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