Rev. Mod. Phys. 71, S263 (1999) - Laser physics: Quantum controversy in action

Laser physics: Quantum controversy in action

W. E. Lamb, W. P. Schleich, M. O. Scully, and C. H. Townes

Rev. Mod. Phys. 71, S263 – Published 1 March 1999

Abstract

We summarize the history and discuss quantum subtleties of maser/laser physics from early days until the present.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.71.S263

©1999 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 85721

Abteilung für Quantenphysik, Albert-Einstein Allee 11, Universität Ulm, D-89069 Ulm, Germany

Department of Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843
Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, Hans-Kopfermann Straße 1, D-85748 Garching, Germany

Department of Physics, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California 94720

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Vol. 71, Iss. 2 — March - May 1999

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