• Question: What is used to make a laser?

    Asked by lolo to Padraic on 11 Feb 2015. This question was also asked by kirby.
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      Padraic Morrissey answered on 11 Feb 2015:


      Hey lolo
      We make lasers from what’s known as a semi-conductors. A semiconductor is something that has electrical properties that are in between a conductor and an insulator.

      You should check this site out and it explains all about them:
      http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/diode.htm

      If you have any other questions on them let me know!

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