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What is laser?

A basic explanation from NASA of what laser is and how it differs from ordinary light, along with some examples of how lasers are used.

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http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/laser/index.shtml

50 Uses of the laser

The laser turned 50 in May 2010, and it's been a busy half century. Find out what lasers have been up to from reading barcodes to removing tattoos.

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Laser experiments

Easy and fun activities with Lasers

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http://www.west.net/~science/laser.htm

Laser challenge

A simple platform game from the Nobel foundation, including questions about lasers

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http://www.nobel.se/physics/educational/laser/index.html

Holokids

site concerned with holograms and lasers straightforward explanation and links to a slide show, faq and more. Includes advert and ordering information for 'shoebox holography.'

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http://www.enter.net/~holostudio/holo/kids.html

Science Experiments You Can Do

Science club type activities involving lasers, dry ice, optics, slime and smoke rings.

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http://www.west.net/~science/expindx.htm

Optics for Kids

With a series of questions and answers the site takes the user from basic light principles to lenses in glasses and telescopes, and lasers. There are useful links and an optics glossary.

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http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html

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