The Conquest of Light (1960)
1960 · Ephemeral film · 9 min
- Documentary
Synopsis
The film discusses the evolution and potential of using light waves, particularly coherent light, for communication. It highlights the development of lasers at Bell Telephone Laboratories, explaining how they produce a highly controlled and intense beam of light that could revolutionize communication. The film emphasizes the vast possibilities of lasers, including applications in telecommunications, surgery, and exploring the universe, suggesting that this technology represents a significant…
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Details
- Writer
- Marc Siegel
- Studio
- Owen Murphy Productions, Inc., Bell Telephone Company
- Released
- 1960-08-13
- Running time
- 9 minutes
- Internet Archive item
- 6043_Conquest_of_Light_The_00_19_56_00
Cast & crew
- Norman Rose
