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@ Abstract in Teal
Oshiana 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 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
LASER is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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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
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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@ Neon Tube Installation
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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@ Glitch Art in Teal
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 Neon Lines
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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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
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 Rain
Oshiana and shotzee shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Oshiana. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said shotzee. “This is my best side.”

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@ Delicate Rose Pink Bokeh
By using lasers, it’s possible to get sequencing information about DNA from a single molecule.

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@ Neon Bulb in Blue
A tiny laser beam can etch a serial number onto a diamond, the hardest natural substance known to humans.

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

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@ Neon Leaves In Blue 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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@ Flaring Neon Lightbulb
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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@ Digital Design in Purple
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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@ Flowers Lit in Neon
“Oh hello, Oshiana!” cried DaiDai. “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 Oshiana.

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

@ Digital Design in Blue
Laser tag was developed as a non-lethal training programme for the US army in the 1970s.

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@ Jazzy Piano Motif
“Oh hello, Oshiana!” cried swinger. “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 Oshiana.

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

Oshiana 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!