Laser light differs from ordinary light mainly in that it is
- A. faster
- B. monochromatic, coherent and highly directional
- C. always more intense at every wavelength
- D. invisible
Explanation
A single transition supplies essentially one wavelength, stimulated emission keeps the waves in phase, and the resonant cavity makes the beam nearly parallel, which is why it can be focused to a very small spot. All light travels at the same speed in a vacuum, so speed is never the difference. These properties are what make lasers useful in surgery, fibre optics and CD players.
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