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Lasers are one of the most exciting developments in 20th century science. The powerful, pencil-thin beams of light seem to belong to the world of science fiction, They conjure up pictures of death rays, living three-dimensional photographs and miraculous medical techniques. In fact, lasers are very much part of today's world: we are already living in the laser age. Laser technology is developing rapidly and new applications are being discovered all the time. This book shows how lasers are made and explains why laser light is different from ordinary light. It shows how the unique qualities of laser light are used in science, industry, medicine and many other walks of life.