Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Stimulated Emission of Radiation is a scholarly work, published in 1962 in ''Nature''. The main subjects of the publication include physics, radiation, environmental science, and laser safety. Theodore Maiman in 1960 introduced the first solid state ruby LASER.Since then LASERs have come a long way with numerous applications in the field of medicine and dentistry.In dentistry LASERs are now in vogue and are now becoming a part of the dentist's armamentarium for endodontic , restorative , periodontal and implant therapies.This paper gives an insight to the basics of LASER physics, various types of LASERs, their interactions with biologic tissues and their uses in Periodontics.