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Ruby laser

technology Maturity 11-13

A ruby laser makes red light.

2 Maiman Laser Left Side.jpg
2 Maiman Laser Left Side.jpg
It uses a pink stone. The light comes in quick flashes. This light can help make art. It can even help doctors.
Ruby laser rod and view through.JPG
Ruby laser rod and view through.JPG
Do you like the color red?

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File:Diagram of the original ruby laser, annotated.png
Diagram of the original ruby laser, annotated.png
File:Ruby laser rod and view through.JPG
Ruby laser rod and view through.JPG
File:Ruby transmittance.svg
Ruby transmittance.svg
File:2 Maiman Laser Left Side.jpg
2 Maiman Laser Left Side.jpg
File:5 Maiman Laser Components.jpg
5 Maiman Laser Components.jpg
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Laser pistol.jpg
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