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@ Abstract in Teal
Hugo Verge 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

Purple Flower Power 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
LASER is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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@ Fishtank in Neon
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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@ Surreal Swirls
“Oh hello, Hugo Verge!” cried Silver. “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 Hugo Verge.

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@ Neon Tube Installation
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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@ Glitch Art in Teal
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 Lines
"Oh, Hugo Verge! 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 Cherokee.
"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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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 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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@ Neon Rain
Laser measuring is accurate to more than a nanometer, which is a billionth of a meter.

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@ Delicate Rose Pink Bokeh
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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@ Neon Bulb in Blue
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 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 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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@ Neon Spin
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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@ Stunning Spinning Top
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Neon Leaves In Blue and Purple
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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@ 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
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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@ Flowers Lit in Neon
A tiny laser beam can etch a serial number onto a diamond, the hardest natural substance known to humans.

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

@ Digital Design 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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@ Jazzy Piano Motif
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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@ Neon Flower Design
“Oh hello, Hugo Verge!” cried Viola. “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 Hugo Verge.

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

Hugo Verge 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!