maser
Meaning
- a device for the coherent amplification or generation of electromagnetic radiation (especially of microwave frequency) by the use of excitation energy in resonant atomic or molecular systems
- Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method
Synonyms
quantum amplifier
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmeɪzɚ/
Etymology
From MASER, acronym of microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.
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