The argon laser was invented in 1964 by William Bridges at Hughes Aircraft and is one of a family of ion lasers that use a noble gas as the active medium. This laser is used in many applications.

So you want a working diode laser? Gives information on laser diode pointers.

A tutorial from Livermore National Labs.

An introduction to atmospheric lidar for high school students. Lidar can be considered like radar but using light instead of radio waves.

Basic explanation of the operation of a laser.

FAQ-like text covering the safe operation and creation of homemade lasers.

Bell labs tells the history of the invention and evolution of the LASER at Bell Labs: 1958 - 1998.

Laser history, written by the lab where it happened.

[Windows-based computer preferred for best viewing experience.] In English and Hebrew. A course on "Lasers and their Applications" developed by Rami Arieli for grades 11-12 and college level.

Basic types of laser pointers, their operation and safe use.