 Separation of isotopes by laser excitation

Separation of isotopes by laser excitation is a process that utilizes laser technology to selectively excite specific isotopes of an element, thereby enabling their separation from other isotopes. This method is based on the principle that different isotopes can have slightly different energy levels due to their different mass. The process generally involves the following steps: 1. **Laser Excitation**: A laser is tuned to a specific wavelength corresponding to a transition energy of a particular isotope.