Explore the fascinating world of lasers in this comprehensive video featuring Zachariah Peterson. Discover the principles behind laser technology, their various applications, and the possibility of building one at home. Learn about laser components, including mirrors and semiconductor lasers, as well as safety measures like protection glasses. Delve into industrial laser examples, laser diode circuits, and advanced concepts such as Pockels cells for controlling laser output. Gain insights into powering lasers, creating laser pulses with optics, and the intriguing phenomenon of random lasers. By the end of this in-depth presentation, acquire the knowledge needed to understand laser technology and potentially embark on building your own laser project.
How Does Laser Work? Can You Build One at Home? - Zachariah Peterson
Overview
Syllabus
What this video is about
Can you build a laser at home? Where lasers are used
How does a laser work
About mirrors
Materials, Pictures of real lasers, About protection glasses
Industrial laser example
Laser LED - semiconductor laser
How to control what goes out of a laser - Pockels cell
Powering up lasers
Laser diode - basic circuits
Creating laser pulses with optics
Random lasers
If someone really would like to build a laser ...
Taught by
Robert Feranec
