The Conquest of Light

The Conquest of Light

Release Date: 1960-08-13

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.

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Cast

Norman Rose

Norman Rose

as Narrator

Crew

  • Marc Siegel - Writer

  • Bernardo Segall - Music

  • Michael Livesey - Photo Retouching

  • Eric H. Lawrence - Editorial Staff

  • Ted Lowry - Art Direction

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