LASER “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation” Characteristics of Laser: 1. High ly coh erent: All the electrons which are excited to the higher energy level jump to same lower energy level at the same time during lasing process(lasing actio n). 2. Laser is monochromatic: The light consists single wavelength 3.Laser consists high intensity. They can travel through any longer distance with out dispersion. 4. It propagates in the form a narrow beam. laser can penetrate through water. 5. Laser consists directionality : ordinary light propagates in all directions but laser propagates along one direction only. 6. Laser is not absorbed by water. ordinary light propagates in all directions but laser propagates along one direction only. 7. Laser produces heat and increase the temperature of the substance on which it incidents. A very high temperature about 100K can be produced using lasers. Applications of Lasers: 1