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The document contains multiple-choice questions and answers related to lasers, covering basic concepts, types of lasers and their applications, principles of laser operation, and laser safety. Key topics include the definition of LASER, characteristics of laser light, and safety precautions when working with lasers. It also highlights specific lasers used in various applications such as barcode scanning, LASIK surgery, and industrial cutting.

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laser mcqs

The document contains multiple-choice questions and answers related to lasers, covering basic concepts, types of lasers and their applications, principles of laser operation, and laser safety. Key topics include the definition of LASER, characteristics of laser light, and safety precautions when working with lasers. It also highlights specific lasers used in various applications such as barcode scanning, LASIK surgery, and industrial cutting.

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Here are some Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) on Lasers with answers:

Basic Concepts of Lasers

1. What does LASER stand for?


a) Light Amplification by Spontaneous Emission of Radiation
b) Light Absorption by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
c) Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
d) Light Absorption and Scattering of Electromagnetic Radiation

Answer: c) Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of laser light?


a) Monochromaticity
b) Directionality
c) Incoherence
d) High intensity

Answer: c) Incoherence

3. Which process is responsible for laser action?


a) Absorption
b) Spontaneous emission
c) Stimulated emission
d) Reflection

Answer: c) Stimulated emission

4. What is required to achieve population inversion in a laser?


a) Spontaneous emission
b) Pumping
c) Optical cavity
d) Photon emission

Answer: b) Pumping

5. Which of the following is a solid-state laser?


a) He-Ne laser
b) CO₂ laser
c) Nd:YAG laser
d) Dye laser

Answer: c) Nd:YAG laser

Types of Lasers and Their Applications


6. Which laser is commonly used in barcode scanners?
a) CO₂ laser
b) Nd:YAG laser
c) Helium-Neon (He-Ne) laser
d) Excimer laser

Answer: c) Helium-Neon (He-Ne) laser

7. Which type of laser is used in LASIK eye surgery?


a) Nd:YAG laser
b) CO₂ laser
c) Excimer laser
d) Semiconductor laser

Answer: c) Excimer laser

8. Which laser is widely used in optical fiber communication?


a) Gas laser
b) Semiconductor laser
c) Dye laser
d) Solid-state laser

Answer: b) Semiconductor laser

9. Which of the following lasers is most suitable for cutting and welding metals?
a) CO₂ laser
b) He-Ne laser
c) Ruby laser
d) Dye laser

Answer: a) CO₂ laser

10. Which of the following is NOT a type of laser?


a) Semiconductor laser
b) Gas laser
c) Nuclear laser
d) Solid-state laser

Answer: c) Nuclear laser

Physics and Principles of Laser Operation

11. Which of the following is an essential component of a laser?


a) Optical resonator
b) Electron gun
c) Magnetic field
d) Semiconductor chip
Answer: a) Optical resonator

12. What is the function of the optical cavity in a laser?


a) Absorbs light
b) Enhances light emission by multiple reflections
c) Generates electricity
d) Produces mechanical vibrations

Answer: b) Enhances light emission by multiple reflections

13. Which transition in an atom leads to laser emission?


a) Ground state to excited state
b) Excited state to metastable state
c) Metastable state to lower energy state
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Metastable state to lower energy state

14. In a laser, the stimulated emission of photons leads to:


a) Decreased intensity
b) Increased coherence
c) Absorption of photons
d) Decreased directionality

Answer: b) Increased coherence

15. Which of the following does NOT affect the wavelength of laser light?
a) Type of lasing medium
b) Pumping energy
c) Optical resonator length
d) Room temperature

Answer: d) Room temperature

Laser Safety and Hazards

16. Which class of lasers is considered the most dangerous to human eyes?
a) Class 1
b) Class 2
c) Class 3
d) Class 4

Answer: d) Class 4

17. Which type of laser safety glasses should be worn when working with high-
power lasers?
a) UV-filtered glasses
b) Infrared-blocking glasses
c) Glasses with optical density specific to the laser wavelength
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Glasses with optical density specific to the laser wavelength

18. Which of the following is a safety precaution when working with lasers?
a) Directly looking into the laser beam
b) Using reflective surfaces near the laser source
c) Wearing appropriate protective eyewear
d) Using high-intensity lasers without supervision

Answer: c) Wearing appropriate protective eyewear

19. Which laser hazard is most common in industrial applications?


a) Electrical shock
b) Eye damage
c) Skin burns
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

20. Which of the following environments requires laser safety measures?


a) Medical laser surgery rooms
b) Industrial laser cutting facilities
c) Research laboratories
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

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