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.

Conquest of Light, The (1960)
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Revenue
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Title
The Conquest of Light
Released
Aug 13, 1960
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
9m
Status
Released
Studios
Owen Murphy Productions, Inc., Bell Telephone Company