Section 2
Applications of Quantum Mechanics
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Fluorescence and Phosphorescence
Fluorescence and phosphorescence are photoluminescence processes in which material emits photons after excitation.

Lasers
A laser is a device that emits monochromatic light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons.

Holography
Holography is an optical technique which enables three-dimensional images to be made.

The Periodic Table of Elements
A periodic table is a tabular display of elements organized by their atomic numbers, electron configurations, and chemical properties.

X-Rays
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation and have wavelengths in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers.

Quantum-Mechanical View of Atoms
Atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electron cloud, commonly called atomic orbitals.