The Photonics Spotlight - Test Yourself with the Photonics Quiz

Test Yourself with the Photonics Quiz

Posted on 2006-09-01 as a part of the Photonics Spotlight (available as e-mail newsletter!)

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Author: Dr. Rüdiger Paschotta, RP Photonics Consulting GmbH

Abstract: The Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology now features a new page with the Photonics Quiz. This currently contains 14 questions with a multiple choice of answers. The topics cover laser technology as well as nonlinear optics and fiber optics.

The Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology now features a new page with the Photonics Quiz. This currently contains 14 questions with a multiple choice of answers. The topics cover laser technology as well as nonlinear optics and fiber optics. Answers with additional comments are also given, but first try yourself!

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Evaluation of Technologies

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