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Physics

Stimulated Emission Mechanism

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A single photon can trigger the release of another identical photon through stimulated emission, creating coherent light.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how a laser beam stays focused and intense? It all starts with a process called stimulated emission, where light is created in perfect harmony.