Donna Strickland — Questions and answers

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What is the name of the clever method Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou found to amplify laser pulses?

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  1. Super Laser Boosting
  2. Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA) ✓
  3. Taffy Stretching Technique
  4. Light Lengthening System

Answer: Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA)

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What prestigious award did Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou receive for their work on CPA?

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  1. The Best Invention Award
  2. The Golden Laser Prize
  3. The Nobel Prize in Physics ✓
  4. The Outstanding Scientist Medal

Answer: The Nobel Prize in Physics

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What kind of impact does Donna Strickland's work have in the real world?

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  1. It only makes books about lasers more interesting.
  2. It improves lives through medicine, manufacturing, and scientific discovery. ✓
  3. It helps people draw better pictures.
  4. It makes lasers shine brighter at night.

Answer: It improves lives through medicine, manufacturing, and scientific discovery.

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Besides her scientific achievements, what is another important part of Donna Strickland's legacy?

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  1. Her favorite kind of food.
  2. Her ability to inspire future scientists, especially women. ✓
  3. Her collection of old toys.
  4. Her amazing singing voice.

Answer: Her ability to inspire future scientists, especially women.

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