What Is Negative Absorption Coefficient in Lasers?

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The discussion centers on the concept of negative absorption coefficients in lasers, specifically highlighting how lasers can propagate energy with minimal loss over long distances. This phenomenon is primarily due to stimulated emission, which allows for energy amplification rather than dissipation. The participants question whether lasers are the only devices utilizing negative absorption or if other technologies exist that operate on similar principles.

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  • Understanding of laser physics and principles
  • Familiarity with stimulated emission concepts
  • Knowledge of optical media and energy propagation
  • Basic grasp of absorption and emission coefficients
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  • Research the principles of stimulated emission in detail
  • Explore other devices that utilize negative absorption coefficients
  • Investigate the applications of lasers in telecommunications
  • Learn about the role of optical media in energy propagation
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Rahul Manavalan
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The fact that energy in a laser can propagate without much loss over long distances is quite shocking !
It's a renowned fact that energy is dissipated when propagation takes place through any medium...
(I'm fully aware that laser is an exception)
But I have quite a difficult time understanding the concept of negative absorption.
Is laser the only device that works on the principle or are there more?.??
 
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