Lasers! | Full Spectrum Science | Ron Hipschman

Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world-in this case, lasers! Find out what's special about laser light, how it's made, and how it's used in everything from Blu-ray to eye surgery to fusion energy research.
Since joining the Exploratorium in 1971, Ron Hipschman has worked as an exhibit developer, author, teacher, and webcast host. He currently works on the Exploratorium’s Environmental Initiative, implementing and maintaining a collection of environmental monitoring sensors and developing visualizations for the Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery’s super-resolution media wall.
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[@stevenschrier4207]

The best educational presentation about lasers I’ve ever seen! Excellent integration of the historic development of laser technology combined with numerous clearly explained illustrations. Thank you.
BTW, in 2010 I had elective femtosecond wavefront lasik vision correction. The femtosecond laser, I believe, was developed at the Lawrence Livermore Lab at UC Berkeley. The University of Michigan Medical School developed the extraordinary femtosecond wavefront Lasik procedure. My vision went from 20/80 to an incredible 20/16 and the femtosecond laser’s precision removed my lifelong astigmatism. Amazing!

[@babibone2183]

Very informative for a lay person, thank you Ron

[@ShaunakDe]

Loved the presentation. I wish we could do this in person - but this is a nice comforting substitute :)

[@Tranceman58]

Great work. Good energy. I love the use of haze to demonstrate the corner mirror cube. Can’t wait for the Exploratorium to open up again; Ron’s yearly laser show in August jam-packs the Kanbar Forum. Get there early.

[@Komichi]

Wait is this why Ruby Rhod from The Fifth Element was named that? Haha

[@Muonium1]

uhh hello? maybe put on laser goggles when demonstrating mullti-watt beams to the public??