How Does a Laser Work? Quantum Nature of Light - [3]

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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    In this lesson, you will learn how lasers work. We begin that laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. We discuss how stimulated emission of photons differ from spontaneous emission of photons. Next, we discuss the energy levels that electrons occupy in the region surrounding the atom, and outline how we can calculate the energy of released photons when an electron decays from a higher energy to a lower energy state using plank's relation for the energy of a photon. Next, we discuss that in order to make a laser, we need a population inversion of electrons in a higher metastable state, that then decay into a lower state when a photon stimulates the emission of a new photon in the lasing medium. Finally, we discuss how to construct an optical resonant cavity, where the photons can reflect and amplify the emission of photons, which can then exit the device as a collimated, coherent, monochromatic source of light - laser light.

Komentáře • 354

  • @paulhendry16
    @paulhendry16 Před rokem +94

    No need to apologise, I wouldn’t mind if it was longer! Interesting and informative, thank you. I’m looking forward to what’s next.

  • @richardgordon
    @richardgordon Před rokem +57

    Trust me you did an amazing job of explaining a very complicated topic in simple language that made it clear and easy to understand. Moreover the explanation was so engrossing the time frame was irrelevant…one of the reasons I love CZcams, turns out there are smart people who can explain the genius of mankind in a simple intuitive way!

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Richard! I appreciate it!

    • @shango6164
      @shango6164 Před rokem +4

      Agree with you 100 percent. I was so drawn in and enjoying it so much, that time didn't matter. Best description I've see for LASERs.

    • @frankdimeglio8216
      @frankdimeglio8216 Před rokem

      @@MathAndScience The following CLEARLY, necessarily, and mathematically proves what is the fourth dimension (ON BALANCE).
      WHAT IS E=MC2 is consistent with what is TIME. WHAT IS E=MC2 is dimensionally consistent. WHAT IS E=MC2 is taken directly from F=ma, AS the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches the revolution; AS TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE; AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY AND NECESSARILY proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE). c squared CLEARLY represents a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE. INDEED, consider WHAT IS THE EYE ON BALANCE. Great. Consider TIME AND time dilation ON BALANCE. Great.
      WHAT IS E=MC2 is taken directly from F=ma, AS TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE; AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY AND NECESSARILY proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE); AS the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches the revolution. The stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky ON BALANCE. c squared CLEARLY represents a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE. Consider TIME AND time dilation ON BALANCE. Great.
      TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE, AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY AND NECESSARILY proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE); AS the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches the revolution; AS WHAT IS E=MC2 is taken directly from F=ma; AS gravity/acceleration involves BALANCED inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE; AS “mass”/ENERGY involves BALANCED inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE consistent WITH/AS what is BALANCED electromagnetic/gravitational force/ENERGY; AS inertia/INERTIAL RESISTANCE is proportional to (OR BALANCED WITH/AS) what is gravitational force/ENERGY. INDEED, witness what is the fully illuminated (AND setting/WHITE) MOON ON BALANCE. WHAT IS GRAVITY is an INTERACTION that cannot be shielded or blocked ON BALANCE. (BALANCE AND completeness go hand in hand.) GREAT.
      By Frank Martin DiMeglio

  • @SC-bg8wf
    @SC-bg8wf Před rokem +29

    I have theory that we can all understand almost anything IF it's explained in the right way. You did a brilliant job. Sure you could make it shorter, but you'd end up with an explanation where we are wishing we could ask questions.

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much!

    • @oo0Spyder0oo
      @oo0Spyder0oo Před rokem +1

      Of course things are explained in the right way in schools and universities or how else are people going about their jobs? Theory? Hmm

    • @mikev4621
      @mikev4621 Před měsícem

      @@oo0Spyder0oo maybe they learn 'in spite' of how they're taught, not 'because' of it?

  • @johncostigan6160
    @johncostigan6160 Před rokem +6

    I saw one of the first Bell Labs gas lasers demonstrated when I was a Boy Scout in 1966. It's amazing how this video brought all the physics back to me 56 years later. The light was invisible, but the instructor transmitted music with the beam to a receiver 4 feet away and proved the existence of the laser beam by blocking it with his HEAD. We were sure he'd have a hole in his skull! Thank-you for the video.

  • @paulatlin9067
    @paulatlin9067 Před rokem +6

    You are a national treasure! I wish your lectures were piped into every school in the US/world.

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! I’d love that as well!

    • @frankdimeglio8216
      @frankdimeglio8216 Před rokem

      @@MathAndScience Physics/physical experience is not very well understood in general. Neither is what is time.
      The top down understanding of physics/physical experience is very lacking. Consider what is E=MC2. Consider what is F=ma. The top down understanding of mathematics in general is very lacking.
      The precise, integrated, balanced, consistent, and extensive definition of what is TIME is as follows:
      TIME is necessarily possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE !!!! Consider TIME AND time dilation ON BALANCE. CLEARLY, gravity AND ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy are linked AND BALANCED opposites (ON BALANCE); as the stars and planets are POINTS in the night sky ON BALANCE. Accordingly, on balance, the rotation of WHAT IS THE MOON matches the revolution. Gravity is an interaction that cannot be shielded (or blocked) ON BALANCE. WHAT IS E=MC2 is taken directly from F=ma, AS c squared CLEARLY represents a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE; AS TIME is NECESSARILY possible/potential AND actual ON/IN BALANCE; AS ELECTROMAGNETISM/energy is CLEARLY (AND NECESSARILY) proven to be gravity (ON/IN BALANCE).
      NOW, consider what is the balanced MIDDLE DISTANCE in/of SPACE. GREAT.
      By Frank Martin DiMeglio

  • @prodanesti
    @prodanesti Před rokem +12

    I'm sure there is no problem if it's longer than 10 or 20 minutes. thank you very much.
    all the best. and Merry Christmas!🤗

  • @Original.D83
    @Original.D83 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Amazing. There are a lot of videos on CZcams that try to explain the function of LASERs but none are as practical and thorough as yours. Excellent Job. Thanks for the great explanation.

  • @joedasilva134
    @joedasilva134 Před rokem +6

    I had no idea how lasers were made and the quantum mechanics behind them .
    Thanks for going over 10 minutes n give this great explanation.
    👏👏👏👏

  • @oonniiigg
    @oonniiigg Před rokem +12

    Top top lecture appreciate your enthusiasm

  • @DarkJinx257
    @DarkJinx257 Před rokem +6

    You're honestly my favorite CZcamsr, and one of my favorite humans as well. Wish there were more genuine teachers like you in the world! I'll be subscribing to your full content soon.

  • @masterparticular
    @masterparticular Před 6 měsíci +1

    No need to apologise, sir. the best thing is you made sure to me that I won't waste another ten minutes of my time to go after another video to understand this theory better. because you taught me it clearly to the point leaving no unanswered questions. Thank you!

  • @zbigniewbrzezinski8869
    @zbigniewbrzezinski8869 Před rokem +7

    Wonderful explanation, thanks a lot!

  • @jimcarpenter965
    @jimcarpenter965 Před rokem +1

    You have a gift, sir. Very few people can explain complicated systems this clearly and directly. Thank you for putting it all together!

  • @ali460ful
    @ali460ful Před 8 měsíci +2

    Probably the best laser structure explanation on the web!!!! Thanks a lot

  • @9164357
    @9164357 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely hands down this is the best explaination of how lasers function EVER!!!

  • @juanpablogutierrez9938
    @juanpablogutierrez9938 Před rokem +1

    I just watched the Nobel price winner, Donna Strickland explaining lasers to 5 levels students and could not understand what a laser was. Now, with your explanation I finally get it. Took me 53 years to understand how lasers are built.

  • @TheSnookerShed
    @TheSnookerShed Před rokem +1

    Outstanding bit of CZcams.
    Well described and easy to understand for the non particle physicist

  • @mewsicman9541
    @mewsicman9541 Před rokem +12

    This is interesting. I hope someday you'll do lessons about quantum physics

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +8

      Me too! Thanks so much.

    • @gloriakalengelayi8294
      @gloriakalengelayi8294 Před rokem

      Hi, I was thinking about paying for your online membership courses but I have a couple questions. 1. I had a browse through your website and I notice a section where you buy extra things. My question is if I pay for the course do I get access to everything or would I have to buy extra things? 2. What lever do you teach up to, high school, college or university?

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +1

      @@gloriakalengelayi8294 best bet is the streaming membership. With that you get access to everything and can cancel anytime. Alternatively you could purchase courses but it would only be for the course you purchase. Most people get the membership. Thank you!

    • @gloriakalengelayi8294
      @gloriakalengelayi8294 Před rokem

      @@MathAndScience thanks for the reply. I am right in saying the $399 membership is part of the streaming membership? What levels do all your courses go up to hight school, college or university?

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +1

      @@gloriakalengelayi8294 yes that is ab3 year streaming membership and you can watch everything. Definitely up through university. I encourage you to poke around the site and read reviews. I think you’ll like it!

  • @dbsauto
    @dbsauto Před rokem +8

    Another gold star video! You explain things in such a way that it makes sense. Why didn't you teach at my old high school or college. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos out!!

  • @dave1066
    @dave1066 Před rokem +1

    Excellent explanation, plus, at 15:52, you talked about that unforgettable character from one of my favourite movies "The Fifth Element".

  • @Gemuk-man637
    @Gemuk-man637 Před 16 dny

    Thank you for your lecture. I really enjoy all your videos. They are very educational and you put them in very simple English.

  • @羽衣甘藍奧頓
    @羽衣甘藍奧頓 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for covering this sir! Best educator ever. 👍👍👍

  • @tabangatluak8339
    @tabangatluak8339 Před rokem +2

    How best! You are the best tutor I'll cling to in the entire interenet, you have boosted my love for physics and math

  • @counterflow5719
    @counterflow5719 Před rokem +3

    Excellent and very informative. It is almost "criminal" when you are interrupted by an advertisement.

  • @lilypochnell527
    @lilypochnell527 Před rokem +4

    Another great lesson. Thank you very much )

  • @tropicalsunset2546
    @tropicalsunset2546 Před rokem

    I love these 10 min science videos, perfect scope and conveying just enough detail. I had the video slowed down at 21:27 and noticed a quiet automated "I didn't get that" sound lol. I did.

  • @dennisbell9639
    @dennisbell9639 Před rokem +4

    Thanks, well done.

  • @jonathanhughes380
    @jonathanhughes380 Před rokem +1

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    @kalalukamwangala4698 Před rokem

    This is not an easy topic to chew it needs time.i congratulate your fast and easy ways of teaching.

  • @horace577
    @horace577 Před rokem

    Amazing lesson, really enjoyed learning. Many thanks.

  • @josemello649
    @josemello649 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent class, thank you very much.

  • @frederickfernandes7293

    You make a dry subject so animated and absorbing! Thank you. Freddy

  • @irriwick
    @irriwick Před rokem +1

    Very well explained. Great presentation. Thank you.

  • @gautamnagvekar9934
    @gautamnagvekar9934 Před rokem +4

    It's ok. Don't need to apologize. Take 30 mins because I have still not fully understood. Exceedingly Excellent explaination .

  • @vicrod5
    @vicrod5 Před rokem

    Are you kidding me, forget about the length, it was great! Entertaining and informative .

  • @georgekoerner6591
    @georgekoerner6591 Před rokem +2

    Another excellent job! Please keep up the great instruction!

  • @AM-dn4lk
    @AM-dn4lk Před rokem

    This is an awesome tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

  • @alister9556
    @alister9556 Před rokem +2

    very good explanation , thank you

  • @sangpham2372
    @sangpham2372 Před rokem +1

    I can't stop absorbing this science lesson!

  • @Philippians4vs4-8
    @Philippians4vs4-8 Před rokem

    You are wonderful. I could listen and learn for even longer time. But, of course I'm 73yrs old so I've learned patients as well, lol.

  • @treanamorris
    @treanamorris Před rokem

    Studying through without continuity. Thank you for shedding the light 😊

  • @anthonyuzoho9992
    @anthonyuzoho9992 Před rokem

    Thank you Sir for this simplified explanation

  • @pramodvora2067
    @pramodvora2067 Před rokem +1

    My sincere thanks for a wonderful wonderful explanation! No apology required. Well explained!

  • @toke7342
    @toke7342 Před rokem

    Best teacher on the net.

  • @jeshuamathis9013
    @jeshuamathis9013 Před 5 měsíci

    Yuore the best kinda person man. I LOVE THESE LESSONS! Thanks

  • @fsiserir
    @fsiserir Před rokem

    Thank you for this course on the laser and its basic notions, it is very interesting for many students to know more about the laser and how it works?

  • @independentpatriot1775

    “10-Minute Science” in 22 minutes perfectly exemplifies the current state of “Science”. The unaccounted for 12 minutes represents the inconvenient facts that are ignored but fundamentally undermine the core tenets.

  • @jacquesdubord6844
    @jacquesdubord6844 Před rokem

    The best explanation on lazer I ever heard!

  • @GeorgiHadzhigeorgiev
    @GeorgiHadzhigeorgiev Před rokem

    Another great one, Jason! Thanks!💓

  • @repairstudio4940
    @repairstudio4940 Před rokem +2

    I want you to know your appreciated as a creator of extremely valuable content. I try so hard to explain ...well this to new electronic techs and simply cannot. I know it but all I can do is absorb info not teach it. But electricity does this, it "flows" (but not really of course) to the lowest (ground) state... So anyone hanging around ⚡ high voltages, well, don't be the ground state. 😬
    Side note: Also those 650nm natty light wavelengths can give you a painful tan and higher wavelengths can cook your Christmas 🎄 goose! Happy Holidays buddy! 😇

    • @MathAndScience
      @MathAndScience  Před rokem +2

      Happy Holidays to buoy too. Thank you for the very nice comment!

  • @jefferybarnett1849
    @jefferybarnett1849 Před rokem

    I'm a little fuzzy about how the flash tube works and how light from it is achieved and controlled. I do not mind you taking longer to explain the quantum nature of this device. These things are a lot easier to visualize considering your explanation. I love it.

  • @tresajessygeorge210
    @tresajessygeorge210 Před rokem

    THANK YOU... SIR...!!!
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  • @triumviratethegreat
    @triumviratethegreat Před rokem +1

    How people of the past were able to understand this stuff without the technology we have now is mind blowing to me. Excellent video!

  • @anthonygregg862
    @anthonygregg862 Před rokem

    amazing video and information. these videos are awesome.

  • @joeimbesi99
    @joeimbesi99 Před rokem

    Your forgiven..This explanation ..BEST Ive ever seen ..You've got the gift, and your using it wonerfully.

  • @vinodkumar-ub2vs
    @vinodkumar-ub2vs Před rokem

    this is mind blowing ....can't believe what i heard was made so simple ....this is ultimate experience ....great work and social service ....tons of thanks to you ...

  • @baslifico
    @baslifico Před rokem

    Totally worth the extra time

  • @joudialjabban6210
    @joudialjabban6210 Před 9 měsíci

    Finally understood this, thanks so much :)

  • @drewprof
    @drewprof Před rokem +1

    Excellent explanation, thank you!

  • @williampierce2034
    @williampierce2034 Před rokem

    Excellent presentation!

  • @praveenkumar4905
    @praveenkumar4905 Před rokem

    I'm from India
    Very informative and your way of explaining is wonderful with high enthusiasm.

  • @MickHealey
    @MickHealey Před rokem

    This is the best description of lasers that I have ever seen. Thank you.

  • @roopi67
    @roopi67 Před rokem

    Great explanation!

  • @behnamashjari3003
    @behnamashjari3003 Před 7 měsíci

    You are a great teacher. I have a PhD in EE and still learn from your posts. ❤

  • @Matthew1Nathan2
    @Matthew1Nathan2 Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome video, Thanks!

  • @motherof3pearls
    @motherof3pearls Před rokem +1

    This is awesome!! Thank you! I am a sales person and this bit of information is well needed to help educate end users. 👏🤗❤️

  • @ericgregori
    @ericgregori Před rokem

    Great description

  • @farhadfaisal9410
    @farhadfaisal9410 Před rokem

    A beautifully done ''10-min'' explanation of a LASER!
    (If I may add a minor point about the last drawing: instead of the single wavelength/ oscillation drawn between the two ends of the rod, if many little wavelengths/oscillations were drawn that would have perfectly illustrated the corresponding verbal comment.)
    Thanks for the video.

  • @69mercurycyclone44
    @69mercurycyclone44 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this! I have always wanted to know the mechanics of how a laser works.

  • @Not_Sure_2505
    @Not_Sure_2505 Před 10 měsíci

    This is great! Do you have a video on how dpss works? Especially for frequency sum generation?

  • @gmailchange
    @gmailchange Před rokem

    Very informative and educational, thanks.

  • @singularity5500
    @singularity5500 Před rokem +2

    what do you mean "forgive me" XD it was beautiful, thank you !

  • @pandzban4533
    @pandzban4533 Před rokem

    I love when people use to emphasize that it is quantum mechanics but they draw Bohr's model of an atom to explain it :) Yes, it is still working without any weirdness of quantum mechanics.

  • @r9guy_
    @r9guy_ Před rokem

    Please blow as many 10 minutes as you can.
    Thanks for the great explanation.
    Will you speak also about actual manufacturing techniques?
    How mirrors are created?
    how they are aligned in practice?
    How the length of the ruby relates to its length?

  • @HomeMadeBoards
    @HomeMadeBoards Před rokem

    Mint on so many levels, thank you 👌

  • @yasirnori6643
    @yasirnori6643 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for this detailed video.

  • @frankroper3274
    @frankroper3274 Před rokem

    What I got from this lesson was there has to be a specific amount of energy obtained for the laser to be formed. It reminds me of the flash cameras in the past where you could take a photo and then hear the flash charging up for the next shot!

  • @matthewriffel188
    @matthewriffel188 Před rokem

    This was great. Thank you.

  • @noblessus
    @noblessus Před měsícem

    fantastic explanation

  • @safouhappesh402
    @safouhappesh402 Před rokem

    Nice &underdtandable lecturer.
    I think you forgot to tell us about the active material that must be found in very low concentration with ruby rod such as sezio Cs

  • @blazingsun8862
    @blazingsun8862 Před rokem

    Great lecture

  • @yuusufliibaan1380
    @yuusufliibaan1380 Před rokem +1

    Excellent lesson thank you very much 👍

  • @tdiron5277
    @tdiron5277 Před rokem

    I took a coarse in lasers in college.
    Wish You were the teacher
    ✌️

  • @al-amiyr1523
    @al-amiyr1523 Před rokem

    Thank you. I learned something today.

  • @oscarvillacorta5456
    @oscarvillacorta5456 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for this information.

  • @japiereinders626
    @japiereinders626 Před rokem

    Thanks! Did like it. And understand it aswell! 😃

  • @eyeanim
    @eyeanim Před rokem

    Very nice drawing skills too! Straight parallel lines and circles are not easy to make on a white board 😊

  • @morriswahba173
    @morriswahba173 Před rokem

    I loved it great explanation

  • @shyammurti490
    @shyammurti490 Před rokem

    You are a genius teacher. I wish i had you as my teacher in my high school and University.

  • @drumtwo4seven
    @drumtwo4seven Před rokem +2

    Nice 👍

  • @sailingeden9866
    @sailingeden9866 Před rokem

    Great video.

  • @User-74891
    @User-74891 Před rokem

    Thank you. It's very educational.

  • @brunnhildboucher9650
    @brunnhildboucher9650 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for the video !

  • @sundsrik2154
    @sundsrik2154 Před rokem

    Fantastic explainatiob

  • @archerdev
    @archerdev Před rokem

    Physics bless you sir. That's amazing. Thank you

  • @filiprucka5009
    @filiprucka5009 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Awesome content man. Keep it up!

  • @niyonkuruidrissa2346
    @niyonkuruidrissa2346 Před rokem +3

    10x sir. Ihave been wandering this.

  • @Adam00754
    @Adam00754 Před 13 dny

    Thanks engineer Jason Gibson 💌

  • @dariushmilani6760
    @dariushmilani6760 Před rokem

    Perfect explanation.👍

  • @davidwilkie9551
    @davidwilkie9551 Před rokem

    To add to this starting with the typical "Talcum in a Clear Tube" sound nodes collection of particles by resonances.., look into the Fractionation Column of an Oil Refining technology that uses photon-phonon heat and gravity to align chemical masses, to separate particles of Carbon chains and Refine them. (This video does a good job of explaining inside-outside quantization-frequency node properties)
    A very appropriate method of illustration for quantization cause-effect in Principle.
    Lasers, resonance-crystallisation show, in Principle, how Superconducting, superimposed frequency-amplitudes distribute holographic e-Pi thermodynamical time-timing spacing, simultaneously in i-reflection universal-now Flashed sync-duration crystallisation, event focused containment. Aka WYSIWYG here-now-forever. (Esy to see in the circumstances demonstrated, thank you)