Terahertz lasers, from cancer imaging to ozone

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Coherent vice president Mark Munch describes emerging terahertz laser work in cancer imaging and atmospheric ozone sensing while Dr. Dave connects it to the once-fantastical image of lasers becoming practical, even life-saving technology. The exchange captures the wonder and uncertainty of a field still moving from laboratories and clinical trials into public awareness.

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Proposed recording date: 2007-09-22. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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