The term "laser" is an acronym for . Inside the sleek casing of a laser pen, several components work in unison:

: The most common and least expensive. They use simple diodes and are widely used in low-power pointers and barcode scanners.

: When electricity hits the diode, it excites electrons, which release photons (light particles).

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