Practice Laser Gain Medium - 3.2.4 | 3. Principles of Lasers | Optoelectronics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a gain medium?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what materials generate light in lasers.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of gain medium.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the different physical states of matter.

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Question 1

What is the gain medium's role in a laser?

  • A) To reflect the light
  • B) To amplify the light
  • C) To change the light color

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on where the amplification happens.

Question 2

True or False: All lasers use solid-state materials as their gain medium.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the different types of gain mediums.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A lab is testing a new laser that uses a liquid gain medium. Describe why this choice might be beneficial compared to a gas medium in terms of density and power.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the differences in atomic density in gases versus liquids.

Question 2

Explain how the efficiency of a solid-state laser can adapt for various applications such as cutting metals versus performing delicate surgeries.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different contexts require different laser powers.

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