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@ Abstract in Teal
Benchley 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

Blue And Gold 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
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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@ Fishtank in Neon
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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@ Surreal Swirls
Lasers are used in speed cameras to determine whether drivers are exceeding the speed limit. Lasers are also used for latent fingerprint detection and are much more accurate than previous methods that were used.

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@ Neon Tube Installation
“Oh hello, Benchley!” cried Ziggy. “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 Benchley.

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@ Glitch Art in Teal
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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@ Abstract Neon Lines
Laser measuring is accurate to more than a nanometer, which is a billionth of a meter.

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

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@ Neon Rain
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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@ Delicate Rose Pink Bokeh
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 Bulb 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," HappyCheerling said, offering Benchley a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, HappyCheerling!" said Benchley. "Have you got bright enough colours?"

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

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@ Neon Leaves In Blue and Purple
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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@ Flaring Neon Lightbulb
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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@ Digital Design in Purple
In 1974 lasers were used commercially for the first time in supermarket barcode scanners.

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@ Flowers Lit in Neon
Laser tag was developed as a non-lethal training programme for the US army in the 1970s.

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

@ Digital Design in Blue
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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@ Jazzy Piano Motif
Laser measuring is accurate to more than a nanometer, which is a billionth of a meter.

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

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@ Luminous Green Fibre Optics
Laser measuring is accurate to more than a nanometer, which is a billionth of a meter.

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

Benchley 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!