Schawlow and Townes Invent the Laser
Bell labs tells the history of the invention and evolution of the LASER at Bell Labs: 1958 - 1998.
Laser Tutorial
Basic explanation of the operation of a laser.
Scientific American: Frozen Light
Slowing a beam of light to a halt may pave the way for new optical communications technology, tabletop black holes and quantum computers By Lene Vestergaard Hau
The Laser Adventure
[Windows-based computer preferred for best viewing experience.] In English and Hebrew. A course on "Lasers and their Applications" developed by Rami Arieli for grades 11-12 and college level.
What You Should Know When Buying a Laser Pointer
Basic types of laser pointers, their operation and safe use.
The Invention of the Laser at Bell Labs, 1958 - 1998
Laser history, written by the lab where it happened.
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