Laser technology works by stimulating the emission of coherent light through a process called population inversion. A laser produces a concentrated beam of light that is coherent, monochromatic, and directional. It works by first absorbing energy to excite electrons to higher energy levels, followed by spontaneous emission of photons. Further exposure to photons causes stimulated emission, which produces additional photons that are coherent with the first. When there are more excited atoms than unexcited atoms, a population inversion occurs, allowing for light amplification through stimulated emission. Lasers have many applications in science, medicine, industry, communications and more due to their unique light properties.