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Laser History – The History of Lasers

October 21st, 2011 Comments off

Laser History – The History of Lasers Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. This concept of Stimulated Emission is the basics behind how lasers work and was first theorized by Albert Einstein in 1917. The word “laser” was first used by Gordon Gould, therefore, there is good reason to [...]

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History Of Sterling Jewelry

October 21st, 2011 Comments off

History Of Sterling Jewelry A high-school friend of mine was obsessed with sterling silver, and I didn’t understand it until I learned that sterling silver jewelry is just amazing for the price. Sterling silver is a precious metal, but it is generally much more affordable than white gold and platinum. Jewelry made of sterling silver [...]

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History of Jets

October 21st, 2011 Comments off

History of Jets A jet airline is simply termed from the propulsion of a jet engine rather than older model propeller type planes. Jets also achieve maximum efficiency at higher altitudes rather than propeller models. History of how the jet airliner came into existence is an interesting background that explains how jets have come to [...]

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