Episode 198
Can mirrors make an infinitely powerful laser?
By simply bouncing a laser beam between two mirrors, could you produce an infinitely powerful laser? And if not, why not?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
September 8, 20125m 5s
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Show Notes
By simply bouncing a laser beam between two mirrors, could you produce an infinitely powerful laser? And if not, why not? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
lasermirrorsbeamenergycoherent lightphotonslaser cavity