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Lasers

Evil Dr Rob Ever since they were discovered, lasers have featured in the world of science fiction and movies. Have you ever wondered how much of what you see and read about lasers is true?

Well, wonder no longer - join Dr Rob as he sets the record straight and SCOPEs out all the science behind lasers! As once again the ordinary becomes extraordinary, 'under the SCOPE'.

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How do lasers work?
More about lasers and their applications
What is Lidar?
Get into some laser cutting

Measure a human hair

More information about lasers

Information from NASA about lasers
Optics for kids
Using Lidar in Antartica
Another use for Lidar
Teacher lesson plan on light and lasers (for advanced students, Microsoft Word document)
A fair cop! Accurate breath analysis and speed detection
Communicating with light - fibre optics
Weird light and plasmons from the ABC's Dr Karl

Want to shed some more light on lasers? Try these science activities from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club:

Make some simple jelly lenses and watch light bend.
Make a giant camera or a pinhole camera

Lasers

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Lasers

Laser eye surgery

Measure a human hair

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