Surf these sites: Amateur Holography -- Holography for amateurs and hobbyists. Argon Gas Laser System -- The argon laser was invented in 1964 by William Bridges at Hughes Aircraft and is one of a family of ion lasers that use a noble gas as the active medium. This laser is used in many applications. Colorworm Explains Color -- A FREE children''s book about light and color for all ages. Electromagnetic spectrum, visible light, RGB, CMYK, light, mixing paint colors. Both a science and an art book. Guide to Practical Holography -- Online book covering all aspects of holograms and their construction. History and Development of Holography -- Illustrated history of the invention and development of holographic imaging. History of Optics -- Timeline of optical discoveries and theories, from Euclid to the laser. Holograms Explained -- A description of how holograms are made and used. Includes a bibliography for further research. Holograms and Lasers -- Learn about lasers and 3-dimensional holograms. How To Shoot Holograms -- Holography tutorial. How a Laser Works -- A tutorial from Livermore National Labs. Introduction to Lasers -- Brief explanation of the operation of gas lasers, solid-state lasers, dye lasers and semiconductor lasers. Introduction to Lidar -- An introduction to atmospheric lidar for high school students. Lidar can be considered like radar but using light instead of radio waves. Laser Diode Advice -- So you want a working diode laser? Gives information on laser diode pointers. Laser Fundamentals -- Thorough yet concise summary of laser types and their operation. Laser History -- Heavily hyperlinked history of the laser from time of Einstein to present day, from microwave lasers to optical and x-ray lasers. Emphasis on lasers discovered in space and lasers in astronomy. Laser Pointer Holography -- Creating holograms using laser pointers. If you like what you see and read, inexpensive how-to guides are for sale through the site. Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy -- Technical tutorial about 3-D laser scanning confocal microscopy, from the University of British Columbia. Laser Tutorial -- Basic explanation of the operation of a laser. Laser Types and Applications -- Chart which summarizes laser information. Laser Use in Dermatology -- Lasers are used in dermatology as a part of cosmetic surgery. Here''s how. Laser and Lidar Glossary -- Hyperlinked glossary of terms used when discussing lasers and lidar. Lasers -- FAQ-like text covering the safe operation and creation of homemade lasers. Microscopy and Imaging Resources -- Links to a wide variety of microscopy and imaging resources on the web such as confocal imaging, electron microscopy, histology, and digital imaging. Munsell Color Science Laboratory -- Academic laboratory dedicated to research and education in color science, based at Rochester Institute of Technology. Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography -- Photo gallery plus directions to make a pinhole camera, take pictures and develop them. Also, links to other pinhole camera sites. Optics for Kids -- An overview of the basics of optics suitable for elementary school children. Also discusses careers in science and engineering. Pages of Light -- Series of pages about light, from Fermilab. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -- Learn about the scanning electron microscope and its uses. Short Course on Lenticular -- For years there have been novelty cards that displays one image when held at one angle and another image when tilted to another angle. The principle behind these cards is called lenticular photography. Spectroscopy -- A moderately technical short tutorial on the theory, methods and equipment used in spectroscopic analysis. The Invention of the Laser at Bell Labs, 1958 - 1998 -- Laser history, written by the lab where it happened. Vibrational Holography -- This method of research uses non-destructive techniques to investigate the vibrations of three-dimensional objects (such as Chladni plates) using wave superposition of holograms. What You Should Know When Buying a Laser Pointer -- Basic types of laser pointers, their operation and safe use. efg''s Reference Library: Color Science -- Resource page on color science with a large number of links.
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