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Shimony, Abner – Scientific American, 1988
Describes experiments used during recent history to explain the nature of the quantum world. Explains the essential elements of experiments using polarized light and magnetic flux. Illustrates differences between classical theories in physics and quantum theory. Shows how experiments in the microscopic and macroscopic world appear to support…
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Lasers, Magnets, Optics

Hill, P. D. – Physics Education, 1989
Described are the characteristics of the laser and its effects on the body. Discussed are examples of laser treatments, including angioplasty, ophthalmology, and dermatology. A discussion of lasers of clinical interest and their applications is presented. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Electronics, Higher Education, Lasers

Kovalenko, Laurie J.; Leone, Stephen R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Considers two types of laser applications in kinetics. Explores short laser pulses to prepare a reactant in a known state and a continuous laser as a probe to monitor specific species in a reaction. Describes how lasers work and provides several examples of kinetic reactions. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry