Student Solutions Manual for Ball's Physical Chemistry, 2nd
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.57E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason as to why heating a potentially laser-active material does not result in population inversion is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Laser is an abbreviation of “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. The laser gives light after the amplification process. The energy of light after the amplification process is so high that this device can be used to cut a thick metal sheet.
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