What is the key feature that makes laser light special?

Laser light is distinguished by its unique properties, and the correct answer highlights that it consists of organized waves that have the same color and direction. This coherence is what sets laser light apart from other forms of light, such as incandescent or fluorescent light, which emit a broad spectrum of colors and have waves that are often incoherent.

In a laser, the light waves are synchronized, meaning they oscillate in unison both in frequency (color) and in phase (direction). This coherence leads to many of the laser's remarkable characteristics, including its ability to be focused into a tight beam that travels long distances with minimal spread and attenuation.

The other responses do not accurately capture the essence of laser light. For example, while it is true that lasers can emit at different wavelengths (colors), the emphasis of the question is on the organized nature of the light waves rather than variability. Additionally, the statement about traveling short distances contradicts the ability of laser light to travel significant distances with high intensity, and the characterization of laser light as purely infrared is inaccurate, as lasers can emit in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.