Both Uses of
laser
in
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
- The image of a laser beam comes to mind instead; a single pencil of light of such terrific energy in such extreme concentration it can be shot at the moon and its reflection seen back on earth.†
Part 1laser = an optical device that produces an intense narrow beam of light
- This still doesn't do it though, because this and the image of a laser beam convey the idea that he was completely cold and unemotional, and that is not so.†
Part 1 *
Definition:
an optical device that produces a narrow beam of light
LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.