Film
The Conquest of Light
1960 · 9m · Documentary
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Overview
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 step in humanity's understanding and use of light.
Cast
Crew
- Marc SiegelWriter
Media
Details
- Release date
- August 13, 1960
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Documentary
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