Synopsis
This early laser technology film; “Lasers Unlimited” showcases the pioneering era of laser technology at AT&T / Bell Labs. It shows the rapid development and diverse use of lasers introduced only years prior to this film. Various uses are displayed including early laser tattoo and skin anomaly removal, removal of barcodes on railroad cars, cutting microprocessor / microcircuit boards as well as assistance with aircraft production. Holograms and holographic studies are included as well as exploration of their future use. Laser’s emit light through optical amplification based on stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The first laser was introduced in 1960 by Theodore H. Maiman. It opens with fun sci/fi images of lasers and exploding buildings (:12). This film was written by Robert Rosencrans (:40) directed by Wallace Bennet (:43) and produced by Jerry Fairbanks (:49). Ordinary light beams are explained (:55). A narrow beam is sent through a prism (1:03); a rainbow erupts. The light of a laser beam is compared (1:10). The science fiction film industry quickly embraced the laser (1:26). The medical industry then embraced laser technology (1:44). A tattoo is removed using lasers (1:49). The use of laser technology for skin abnormality follows (2:01). The simulation of emission of radiation is shown (2:26). Progress of the laser is shown (2:58) resulting eventually in a miniature electronic circuit (2:59). New methods to produce the laser beam were developed (3:10).…
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- Running time
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Stock Footage
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★★★★★ · The Future Eventually Came · Eugene Chandler · 2023-06-23
I started working for Bell Telephone not long after this film was made. For years we heard of all the potential and innovative uses these lasers could be incorporated into but never saw much of anything being used. During the 80's we started using fiber optic cable mainly for inter-office toll. Then slowly began using it to feed multiplexers at remote carrier locations for local loop. Even then was still not being used in place of copper cable in most cases. It wasn't until about 2000 that our area used fiber optic all the way to a customers house. Then to local business's. I believe the…